Sports’ NFL overreactions after Week 17 begin with the Bengals: They are going to miss the postseason, and a franchise overhaul looms.

The Cincinnati Bengals get one last homestand and chance to prove they can beat quality opponents when they host the Denver Broncos in Week 17 . There, the Bengals can keep razor thin playoff hopes alive while still hoping for Colts and Dolphins losses, too.

Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase all met the moment in fantasy championship Week 17 against the Broncos in a game that featured some questionable decision-making by Sean Payton.