Bengals Outlast Broncos To Clinch Playoff Berth

(Cincinnati, OH) -- Dre Kirkpatrick's 30-yard interception return for a touchdown sealed a 37-28 win for the Bengals over the Broncos in Cincinnati. Jeremy Hill rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown for the Bengals, who secured a playoff berth with the victory.

Andy Dalton threw for 146 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Cincinnati will face Pittsburgh in a de facto AFC North title game on Sunday. Peyton Manning passed for 311 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions for Denver, which dropped to 11-4. Emmanuel Sanders had two touchdown grabs in the loss.

Clausen Out, Cutler To Start For Bears

(Chicago, IL) -- Jay Cutler is back as the starting quarterback of the Bears. One week after being benched, Cutler will resume his role under center after Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Lions. The Bears visit the Vikings this Sunday.

 Lions center Dominic Raiola has been suspended for one game for stomping on Bears defensive lineman Ego Ferguson on Sunday. Raiola claims he did not intentionally step on Ferguson's ankle and apologized to him after the game.

Monday, December 22 Scoreboard

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals 37, Denver Broncos 28