The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a precarious situation after their recent 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. To secure a playoff spot, they need the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets to overcome the Miami Dolphins. However, the Chiefs are expected to rest several key players, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, putting the Bengals' postseason hopes in jeopardy.

Carson Wentz is set to start for the Chiefs, but third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun might also see action. If the Bengals are relying on a third-string quarterback to secure a win against a formidable Broncos defense, they may need to reconsider their playoff aspirations. This game serves as an important audition for Wentz, who will be looking to prove himself in front of the NFL.