Patrick Mahomes is sitting out the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 18 game at Denver, so it'll be backup Carson Wentz who gets to face the NFL's best sack masters.

The team's Pro Bowl results were a nod to George Paton's drafting acumen while also illustrating the need for more offensive talent.

One door to the playoffs was closed for the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, with the LA Chargers defeating New England. However, another still remains open--barely--with the Denver Broncos losing to the Cincinnati Bengals.

If the losing wasn’t painful enough — in a season that began with the owner, Jim Irsay, heralding a roster capable of “winning playoff games,” the Colts at 7-9, will miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive year — the saga under center has left too much to be desired.

Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, the Carolina Panthers promoted running Mike Boone back from the practice squad and elevated defensive lineman DeShawn Williams. Elsewhere, the Indianapolis Colts worked out cornerbacks Faion Hicks and Michael Ojemudia.

The Colts have the best chance of sneaking by the Broncos and into the NFL playoffs. Here's what Jonathan Taylor and Co. need for that to happen.

The Broncos (9-7) are on the verge of clinching their first playoff berth in eight years. If they beat the Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) in their home game Sunday, they secure a wild-card spot. On Wednesday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed they're resting starters, which should help Denver.

Following a loss in Week 15 to the Denver Broncos, the Colts will return home to Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16 to face the Tennessee Titans. Even after Sunday’s loss in Denver, the Colts’ playoff hopes were still alive; however, they would take another hit during Thursday Night Football with the LA Chargers win over those same Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz is getting ready for his first NFL start of the year in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos, with Andy Reid's team in the favorable position of being able to rest key starters.

The NFL announced the Pro Bowl rosters before players pulled out, and alternates were named, and the Denver Broncos have three players making it. Cornerback Patrick Surtain II, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto,

The Denver Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since beating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season.