Dre Kirkpatrick took Peyton Manning's 3rd interception back for a pick-6, sealing a Cincinnati Bengals' 37-28 win over the Denver Broncos. The win clinched the Bengals 4th consecutive playoff berth, a franchise record, with a showdown for the AFC North title with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming Sunday night.
At 10-4-1, this playoff berth is very crucial for Cincinnati, who has not won a playoff game since 1990. Kirkpatrick's return was for 30 yards, and then he intercepted Manning yet again with 67 seconds left, officially ending the game.
Manning finished throwing 28/44 for 311 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a season-high 4 interceptions. He led the Broncos to 3 touchdowns and the lead in the 3rd quarter, but the Broncos could not hang on, falling to 11-4 on the year. Their loss clinches the No. 1 seed, and home-field throughout the playoffs for the New England Patriots.
The loss also hands Manning his first career loss against the Bengals. He was previously 8-0 against them, with 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Demaryius Thomas finished with 7 catches for 115 yards, setting a franchise record with his 9th 100-yard game of the season.
Andy Dalton overcame an early pick-6 to throw 17/26 for 146 yard and 2 touchdown passes. Jeremy Hill lead the running game, finishing with 207 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown run. With the big game, Hill goes over 1,000 yards for the season.
The Bengals are now 7-2 in their past 9 games, playing well at the right time.
The Broncos will look to recover before the playoffs, hosting the Oakland Raiders in the season finale. The Bengals-Steelers match for the AFC North division title has been switched to NBC's Sunday Night Football. The Bengals are looking to clinch back-to-back division titles.
At 10-4-1, this playoff berth is very crucial for Cincinnati, who has not won a playoff game since 1990. Kirkpatrick's return was for 30 yards, and then he intercepted Manning yet again with 67 seconds left, officially ending the game.
Manning finished throwing 28/44 for 311 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a season-high 4 interceptions. He led the Broncos to 3 touchdowns and the lead in the 3rd quarter, but the Broncos could not hang on, falling to 11-4 on the year. Their loss clinches the No. 1 seed, and home-field throughout the playoffs for the New England Patriots.
The loss also hands Manning his first career loss against the Bengals. He was previously 8-0 against them, with 20 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Demaryius Thomas finished with 7 catches for 115 yards, setting a franchise record with his 9th 100-yard game of the season.
Andy Dalton overcame an early pick-6 to throw 17/26 for 146 yard and 2 touchdown passes. Jeremy Hill lead the running game, finishing with 207 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown run. With the big game, Hill goes over 1,000 yards for the season.
The Bengals are now 7-2 in their past 9 games, playing well at the right time.
The Broncos will look to recover before the playoffs, hosting the Oakland Raiders in the season finale. The Bengals-Steelers match for the AFC North division title has been switched to NBC's Sunday Night Football. The Bengals are looking to clinch back-to-back division titles.
