The Cincinnati Bengals are doing their all to salvage a playoff appearance in what has been a largely disappointing season. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, not only do the Bengals need to win their final two games of the season,

The Bengals are clinging to slim playoff chances going into Saturday's must-win game against the Broncos. Cincinnati only has a 1% chance to qualify for the postseason according to the latest DVOA model.

The Broncos have a defense equipped to stop their attack, allowing the third-fewest pass yards per play and boasting the best opponent EPA per pass at -.20. But for all the unit’s strengths, the spotlight will be focused on Patrick Surtain II, perhaps the NFL’s premier shutdown corner and the Broncos’ best shot at neutralizing Chase.

Saturday's showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that's exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team. The Bengals' playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas' famous quote from the comedy classic "Dumb and Dumber.