Over their last five games, the Broncos rank second in the NFL with 33.2 points per game, and the Bengals aren’t far behind at 30.6. Totals have gone over in each of the Broncos’ last five games, while four of the Bengals’ last five have gone over.

After a horrendous start to the year, the Cincinnati Bengals have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs, and it all starts with toppling the Denver Broncos, who hold the seventh and final spot in the AFC. The Broncos, however, aren’t likely to go quietly, as they can exploit a weak Bengals D.

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