Bengals Defeat Broncos in Overtime Thriller

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a crucial 30-24 overtime victory against the Denver Broncos, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winner to Tee Higgins, marking the Bengals' first offensive touchdown in overtime in franchise history. The win improved Cincinnati's record to 8-8, while the Broncos fell to 9-7, still holding onto the seventh playoff seed. Denver's fate now hinges on their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are likely to rest their starters after securing a first-round bye. For the Bengals to reach the playoffs, they need to defeat Pittsburgh next week and require assistance from other teams. The Broncos, despite their recent losses, remain in a