Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson (52) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (59) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a touchdown with running back Audric Estime (23) against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) cuts in from top Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) tries to get past Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Show Caption1 of 7Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson (52) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) Expand CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow threw his third touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a wild 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Following a Broncos punt, Burrow completed a 31-yard pass to Higgins to the Denver 3, then went back to the lanky receiver for the game-ending play. Higgins finished with 11 receptions for 131 yards. Related Articles NFL | Rams defense finds redemption in win over Cardinals NFL | Chargers WR Ladd McConkey sets franchise rookie records in rout of Patriots NFL | Chargers thrash Patriots to clinch AFC wild-card berth NFL | Rams look to maintain control over playoff hopes against Cardinals NFL | Arizona Cardinals at Rams: Who has the edge? Cade York had a chance to win it for the Bengals with about three minutes left in overtime, but his 33-yard field goal bounced off the left upright. Denver then went three-and-out, including a Bo Nix incompletion on third down, handing the ball right back to Cincinnati (8-8). It was the Bengals’ first win this season against a team with a winning record. They need another victory in their final game at Pittsburgh and some help from other teams to make it to the postseason for the first time since 2022. The Broncos (9-7) would have secured an AFC wild card with a victory over the Bengals. They’ll have another opportunity to earn a postseason berth when they host Kansas City next weekend.