How the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated in Week 18
The Bengals are tied with the Dolphins a game back of the Broncos for the final playoff berth. We break down how they can clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18.
Bengals Playoff Scenarios: Cincinnati Gets Some Help, Need More in Week 18 to Make Postseason
CINCINNATI — The Bengals got some help on Sunday, but they need multiple things to go their way in Week 18 to make the playoffs. The Bengals beat the Broncos on Saturday improving to 8-8 on the season. The Giants upset the Colts and the Dolphins beat the Browns on Sunday.
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The Bills have locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Denver Broncos (9-7), Miami Dolphins (8-8) and Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) are fighting for the final playoff berth to earn a date in Buffalo in the wild-card round.
Who will the Cincinnati Bengals play in the 2025 season? Here's a look at their opponents
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Bengals' immediate offseason to-do list to get back to NFL playoffs
The Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs despite the five-game streak to end the season at 9-8. As such, another slow start – a critical flaw in the program in the Zac Taylor era – doomed the season back in September.
Why the Bengals believe they rebounded from 4-8 to 5 straight wins and playoff hope
Cincinnati will watch on Sunday to see if the Jets and Chiefs can knock off the last two obstacles in the way.
Where did the Bengals go wrong to miss the playoffs two years in a row?
There’s plenty of blame to go around assessing how the Bengals got into this situation after starting the year with Super Bowl expectations. But one thing stands out above all: The Bengals' inability to win games in the month of September is costing them far too much.
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with win, await fate Sunday
The Bengals did their part to stay in playoff contention entering Sunday's slate of games. To secure the seventh and final seed in the AFC, they need losses from the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins.
Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Steelers
Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and one touchdown and the Cincinnati Bengals remained alive in the AFC playoff race by notching a 19-17 victory over the host Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night.
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