DENVER – DeMarcus Ware beat AJ McCarron to a fumbled snap in overtime, sending the Denver Broncos into the NFL playoffs with a 20-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
Ware’s recovery followed a 37-yard field goal by Brandon McManus, whose shanked 45-yarder at the end of regulation made necessary the extra drama.
The Broncos (11-4) overcame a 14-0 first-half deficit in clinching their fifth consecutive playoff berth and denying the Bengals (11-4) their first road victory on a Monday night since 1990.
Cincinnati also blew a chance to earn a bye in the playoffs.