While the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes are slim with just two weeks remaining, the franchise and fanbase continue to hold out hope — as long as there is

Over their last five games, the Broncos rank second in the NFL with 33.2 points per game, and the Bengals aren’t far behind at 30.6. Totals have gone over in each of the Broncos’ last five games, while four of the Bengals’ last five have gone over.

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.