If anybody can slow down Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase, it’s Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II.

Ja'Marr Chase from the Cincinnati Bengals is having an historic year. He entered Week 15 with a strong chance of winning the triple crown, given to a wide receiver who leads the NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. He led all three categories with four games to go.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is enjoying one of the greatest seasons ever at his position, allowing a lower passer rating when targeted (39.1) than if a QB spiked the ball each play (39.

You’ve got the best in the game,” coach Sean Payton said after practice on Thursday at Broncos Park. “And I haven’t even told you what position. How often does that really happen?” Of course, with a playoff berth within reach Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati,

Cincinnati needs to beat Denver to stay alive and the Broncos can clinch their first playoff berth since 2015 with a win or a tie Saturday.