Week 17 Broncos vs Bengals prediction and fantasy picks feat. Ja'Marr Chase

Modified Dec 27, 2024 15:21 GMT

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Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season features a three-game slate on Saturday, including a matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos. The outcome will likely impact the NFL Playoff Picture while many players involved, including superstar Ja'Marr Chase, will be important factors in fantasy football for league championships. Here's how it all breaks down.

Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals prediction

The Denver Broncos have a simple scenario in Week 17 of the 2024 season to clinch their spot in the NFL Playoffs this year. If they defeat the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday or get a win next week, they will be on their way to the postseason as one of the Wild Card teams in the AFC. Sportskeeda's NFL Playoff Predictor believes that they will earn their spot.

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The situation for the Bengals is much different as they will need some help if they want to make it into the playoffs. They must win both of their final two games to keep their slim chances alive. They would also need the Kansas City Chiefs to defeat the Broncos next week, along with the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins each losing one of their final two games.

The stakes are obviously high for this Week 17 showdown as both teams have had much different seasons. The Broncos have exceeded expectations with rookie quarterback Bo Nix and have one of the best overall defenses in the NFL.

The Bengals have been disappointing this year, despite dominant seasons from Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, but that would be forgiven if they can find their way into the playoffs.

It won't come easy for them against a solid Broncos team, but they will get the benefit of playing the game at home. Denver is traditionally one of the most difficult road environments, as demonstrated by the Broncos' 5-2 record at home this year. The Bengals have actually struggled to a 2-5 record at their own home stadium.

Prediction: Bengals 26 - Broncos 23

Week 17 Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Benagals fantasy picks

Ja'Marr Chase is having another excellent fantasy football season and is an elite option again in Week 17 despite a difficult matchup against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Here's who else should be targeted, as well as faded, from this matchup during the fantasy playoffs.