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Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, left, intercepts a pass intended for Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson during the first quarter. He also had a fumble recovery during the game.
The playoffs are slipping right through the Cincinnati Bengals’ fingers.
The Bengals lost to Denver 24-23 on a snowy Sunday when Brad St. Louis’ long snap on an extra point in the final minute sailed wide of holder Kyle Larson, preventing Shayne Graham from even attempting his 159th straight conversion.
The Bengals were offside on the onside kick, and then Quincy Morgan fielded the short second kickoff, sealing the win for Denver (9-6), which can clinch a playoff spot with a win next week against San Francisco.
Needing only to beat the Broncos to get into the postseason party themselves, the Bengals (8-7) drove 90 yards in 12 plays, with Carson Palmer tossing a 10-yard touchdown strike to T.J. Houshmandzadeh with 46 seconds left.
Then came the wide and wobbly snap that doomed the Bengals, who now must beat Pittsburgh at home next week and get some help to get into the playoffs.
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