PHOTOS: Denver Broncos lose to Cincinnati Bengals 30-24 in OT, NFL Week 17

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton walks off the field after the overtime period of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos reacts after a missed game-winning field goal attempt by Cade York (3) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

D.J. Jones (93) of the Denver Broncos stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton takes the field before the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos hypes up the secondary before the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cam Taylor-Britt (29) of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton dials up the calls against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals pass agaisnt the Denver Broncos defense during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Mike Gesicki (88) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Germaine Pratt (57) of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos stuffs Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals short of the goal line during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Marr Chase (1) of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch as Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos defends during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos reacts as flag fly after he interfered on a pass in the endzone to Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals works inside the Denver Broncos five-yard-line during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Devon Key (26), Jonathon Cooper (0) and JL Skinner (34) of the Denver Broncos stop Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals near the one-yard-line during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

JL Skinner (34) of the Denver Broncos taps Devon Key (26) on the head after a stop on Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals near the one-yard-line during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts to being stopped by Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos on a fourth-down conversion attempt inside the five during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackels Andrei Iosivas (80) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Marr Chase (1) of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a catch over Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Ja’Marr Chase (1) of the Cincinnati Bengals gets shoved out of bounds after making a catch over Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joseph Ossai (58) of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Audric Estime (23) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rolls out of the pocket during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates scoring on a pass from Joe Burrow (9) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates scoring on a pass from Joe Burrow (9) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals jumps over Brandon Jones (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cody Barton (55) of the Denver Broncos stands over Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals after shoving him to the ground as Joe Burrow (9) looks on during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) as Josh Newton (28) of the Cincinnati Bengals defends during the third quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hauls in a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) as Josh Newton (28) of the Cincinnati Bengals defends during the third quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates hauling in a touchdown pass from Bo Nix (10) against Josh Newton (28) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos fights for yards as Mike Hilton (21) and Geno Stone (22) of the Cincinnati Bengals wrap him up during the third quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dondrea Tillman (92) of the Denver Broncos sacks Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Dondrea Tillman (92) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Chase Brown (30) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a first-down reception as Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos looks on during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates hauling in thre first of two touchdown passes to him from Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos operates against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Cam Taylor-Britt (29) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble after a catch and run by Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals as Ja'Quan McMillian (29) scoops it up during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals signals crossing the goal line on a sneak play for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos reacts as the Cincinnati Bengals drive inside of Broncos territory during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos jumps as he makes a touchdown reception over Geno Stone (22) and Mike Hilton (21) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos is hoisted by Quinn Meinerz (77) as he celebrates after jumping above Geno Stone (22) and Mike Hilton (21) of the Cincinnati Bengals for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates after jumping above Geno Stone (22) and Mike Hilton (21) of the Cincinnati Bengals for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos sacks Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos celerbates after sacking Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tremon Smith (1) of the Denver Broncos watches as Cade York (3) of the Cincinnati Bengals misses a game-winning field goal attempt during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Troy Franklin (16) of the Denver Broncos hits the turf after narrowly missing a deep throw from Bo Nix (10) after beating Marco Wilson (42) of the Cincinnati Bengals downfield during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals throws against the Denver Broncos during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals celerbates making a first-down reception against Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Newton (28) of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals beats Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos for a reception at the one-yard line during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates wtih Mike Gesicki (88) after beating Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos for a reception at the one-yard line during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals beats Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos for the game-winning touchdown pass from Joe Burrow (9) during the overtime period of the Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos bends over as he leaves the field after the overtime period of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the overtime period of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field with Alex Singleton (49) after he was beaten by Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals for the game-winning touchdown in the overtime period of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the overtime period of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)