Brian Dawkins is backing the Broncos to make the NFL playoffs, but he’s doing so because KC has the No. 1 seed secured.

“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.”

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.