Denver Post Broncos beat reporter Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are joined by columnist Troy Renck to set up the final week of the regular season. The Broncos most likely need a win Sunday afternoon against Kansas City — featuring backups at several positions — to make the AFC playoff field.

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After back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Broncos now find themselves in a must-win situation entering Week 18 if they wish to make the playoffs. And while the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to rest many of their starters, that doesn't mean the Broncos should take anything for granted.

The coach said he's pondered his decision after Saturday's OT loss to the Bengals, but his team now must focus on a win-and-in finale.

The Denver Broncos–Cincinnati Bengals game had NFL fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish, especially in overtime. But overtime could've been avoided if the Broncos would've gone for a two-point conversion instead of an extra point to end regulation.

Based on the outcome, you always second guess,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of not going for two against the Bengals.

The Broncos enter their Week 18 matchup with a clear goal in mind. A win would guarantee Denver's spot in the postseason.

The Denver Broncos lost Saturday's thriller against the Cincinnati Bengals in overtime but could have won it in regulation had head coach Sean Payton

This led to overtime, where the Broncos eventually lost to the Bengals 30-24. While Payton's decision to forego the two-point attempt may have seemed like the right one, it wasnt,