“Ain’t nobody trying to watch Bo Nix, a rookie quarterback, play over Joe Burrow,” Saturday said, according to Zack Kelberman. Everybody’s tuning in [for] Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins. … If they get in the playoffs, it’s a much better story.”

The Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos will square off at Paycor Stadium on Sunday with both teams having an eye on the playoffs. Here's what experts think will happen via their picks and score predictions for the Week 17 game between these AFC squads.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down what to watch for when the Bengals host the Broncos on Saturday in Week 17.

After a horrendous start to the year, the Cincinnati Bengals have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs, and it all starts with toppling the Denver Broncos, who hold the seventh and final spot in the AFC. The Broncos, however, aren’t likely to go quietly, as they can exploit a weak Bengals D.

The timing is good for Riley Moss to return for the Broncos. The second-year cornerback missed the past three games with a knee injury but was cleared Thursday to return to the lineup Saturday at Cincinnati.