The Cincinnati Bengals will be playing for their postseason lives in Week 18 against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, and they reportedly may have running back Chase Brown available despite the injury he suffered near the end of regulation in Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos.

"He suffered an ankle sprain," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. "… My understanding is this is not considered to be a major injury, so he does, in fact, have a chance to play next week."

Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz added Brown has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after an MRI and that the back is "determined" to play in Week 18.

That is welcome news for the Bengals, as Brown has been excellent this season with 1,350 yards and 11 touchdowns from scrimmage.

His injury came during a questionable stretch for head coach Zac Taylor, as the Bengals had 1st and goal from the Broncos' 6-yard line in the last two minutes when the game was tied and could have taken knees and run the clock down before kicking the winning field goal.

Instead, they ran it twice with Brown suffering the injury and Joe Burrow scoring to give Denver more time. Denver took full advantage of that time and scored a touchdown on a stunning Marvin Mims Jr. catch, although the Bengals prevailed in overtime thanks to Burrow's touchdown pass to Tee Higgins.

Cincinnati now needs a win over Pittsburgh combined with a Broncos loss to the Kansas City Chiefs to have a chance at the playoffs. They also need the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts to each lose or tie at least one of their final two games.

That Kansas City has clinched the No. 1 seed is unfortunate news for the Bengals, as the reigning champions may rest Patrick Mahomes and others against the Broncos to prepare for the playoffs.

The good news for Burrow's team, though, is Brown may be available against the Steelers. If he isn't, look for Khalil Herbert to take over primary running back duties for the regular-season finale.