The Denver Broncos have now dropped two games in a row in their quest to make the postseason, falling to the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime 30-24. The Broncos defense didn’t force a punt in regulation, and Sean Payton reckoned that settling for a tie was a viable strategy despite only 10 tie games happening in the last 10 years in the NFL.

Dondrea Tillman on Saturday became the sixth Broncos player to record five sacks this season. Only the 1986 Chicago Bears had more.

Despite two straight losses, the Denver Broncos can still clinch a playoff berth, according to scenarios released Monday by the NFL.

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals kick off tonight when the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-2) take on the Boise State Broncos (12-1). Both teams are in rare territory, with Penn State not being on this stage since the early 1990's and Boise State being on it for the first time in program history.