Instant analysis after Bengals lose to Chiefs, eliminated from playoff contention

Instant analysis after Bengals vs. Chiefs in Week 17.

The Cincinnati Bengals looked ready for the big stage on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, ultimately losing, 25-17.

Cincinnati entered this one aiming to keep slim playoff hopes alive while also bouncing back from an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers over the holiday.

Backup quarterback Jake Browning led the charge in this regard, erasing some of his past mistakes and making some early big plays. But a defense that has consistently had problems all season did more of the same against Patrick Mahomes throughout the contest.

With one game left in the season, here’s a look at the must-know stats, numbers and takeaways from Sunday’s game.