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It’s been a disappointing year for the Cincinnati Bengals. At 6-8, it kind of feels like their season is over, but it’s NOT, and that’s because they could still make the playoffs.
Thanks to their 38-27 win over the Titans in Week 15, the Bengals are still alive for a playoff spot. As Lloyd Christmas would say, “So you’re telling me there’s a chance!”
Sure, the Bengals need a Christmas miracle to make the postseason, but it can happen if a few things go their way over the final three weeks of the season.
With that in mind, let’s check out what has to happen for Cincinnati to make the playoffs.
1. Bengals have to win out
The Bengals have no margin for error, which means they have to go 3-0 over the final three weeks of the season, and here’s who they’ll be playing:
Week 16: vs. Browns
Week 17: vs. Broncos
Week 18: at Steelers
If the Bengals can avoid getting upset against the Browns, that will set up a showdown with the Broncos in Week 17. The advantage for the Bengals in that game is that it’s at home. As for Week 18, it’s possible the Steelers could be resting their starters that week. The Steelers have to face the Ravens in Week 16 and if they win that game to pull off a season sweep of Baltimore, it’s possible that Pittsburgh could have the division wrapped up by Week 18.
2. Broncos have to lose out
If Denver gets to 10 wins, the Bengals won’t be able to make the playoffs, so Cincinnati will need the Broncos to lose their final two games. The Bengals did get some help from the Chargers, who beat the Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.
Let’s take a look at Denver’s schedule:
Week 16: Chargers beat Broncos 34-27
Week 17: at Bengals
Week 18: vs. Chiefs
If the Bengals win on Sunday against the Browns and beat the Broncos in Week 17, that will make things incredibly interesting. That being said, if the Chiefs clinch the top seed in the AFC before Week 18, then they’ll…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-12-20 04:29:00
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