The Cincinnati Bengals have a dance with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday that will decide much about their future.
Those Chiefs are the AFC’s top seed. Beat them, and the AFC North belongs to the Bengals, as does a playoff berth. Lose, and Week 18 against Cleveland becomes a must-win game — while the focus slowly starts to shift to other things like the draft.
It’s no easy task — but it is winnable. Here are some things to watch.