Back to the NFL Newsfeed

Broncos clinch playoff berth with OT win over Bengals

The Denver Broncos clinched a playoff berth in the AFC playoffs with a 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.

Broncos kicker Brandon McManus kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give Denver the win. The game went to overtime after he missed a 45-yard field-goal attempt as time expired in regulation.

DeMarcus Ware recovered a Bengals fumble in overtime to secure the win.

With the win, the Broncos kept their AFC West title hopes alive and prevented the Bengals from clinching a first-round playoff bye.