In a funny twist, the Chiefs can knock the Bengals out of the postseason before the bracket is even set. All they have to do is lose the regular-season finale in Denver to ensure the Broncos reach the postseason and the Bengals stay out of it — a task made easier with Mahomes and a host of top-flight starters expected to sit out the game.

Burrow is joined by five other quarterbacks, including the Ravens' Lamar Jackson, Bills' Josh Allen, Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Vikings' Sam Darnold, and Lions' Jared Goff. This will mark the former LSU Heisman winner's second appearance in the game, with his first coming in 2022.

The Pittsburgh Steelers face major challenges in Week 18 against the Bengals, from locker room frustrations to key positional mismatches.