The Chargers haven't lost since Cincinnati beat them in San Diego,Cheap Shoes Australia, taking their final four games to sneak into the final wild card. They have concerns about 1,000-yard rusher Ryan Mathews' ankle and receiver/punt returner Eddie Royal's toe. They haven't been in the playoffs since 2009 and have only six remaining players from that team.
Cincinnati, in the playoffs for a franchise-best third straight year, lost its top defensive player, tackle Geno Atkins, in midseason. Current injury worries include most of the offensive line and tight end Tyler Eifert (neck).
