Look: Complete Breakdown of Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Chances Ahead of Week 18

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) reacts with quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Bengals have to beat the Steelers on Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.

They also need a few things to go their way. If the Chiefs beat the Broncos and the Jets beat the Dolphins on Sunday, then Cincinnati will reach the postseason for the third time in four years.

What’re the chances of that happening?

The Bengals currently have a 4% chance of making the playoffs according to The New York Times. Those odds go up to 7% with a win over Pittsburgh.

If the Bengals win and the Jets beat the Dolphins, their chances go up to 17%. If the Bengals win and the Chiefs beat the Broncos, their chances go up to 43%.

What’re the odds that all three happen? It’s unlikely, but it isn’t impossible. The Bengals play the Steelers on Saturday night. The Dolphins and Broncos both play on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.

The Bengals are still alive, even if their chances of making the playoffs remain slim.

For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch the video below:

Related Posts

Tee Higgins return means Bengals can do something they haven’t done since Week 1

The Bengals have been missing major pieces on offense all year. But in Week 14 with their season on the line, they’ll have all their horses. Or, tigers rather.

Bengals Center Ted Karras is Team’s Nominee for NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award

Ted Karras is Cincinnati’s nominee for the 2025 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and if he wins it, he’ll join a small list of Bengals to do so.

Latest Buffalo Bills News Could Be Great News for Cincinnati Bengals Stars

This could be good news…

BREAKING: Former Bengals QB Ken Anderson named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson is one of five finalists named for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

BREAKING : Key to Bengals’ Week 14 winning formula vs. Bills is a familiar fatal flaw

The Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills each have one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks in Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, but also share a more dubious commonality.

BREAKING : Bengals have elite CB ready for the national spotlight

Bengals fans know about this breakout player. The national scene might soon, too.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *