The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes received a significant boost after their impressive 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. The win puts the Bengals at 9-5, just one game behind the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North lead. With three games remaining in the regular season, the Bengals are in a position to control their own destiny in the playoff race.
The Bengals’ remaining schedule is as follows:
Week 16: @ New England Patriots
Week 17: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 18: @ Cleveland Browns
There are several scenarios that could play out for the Bengals to make the playoffs:
If the Bengals win their remaining three games, they will finish with a 12-5 record. This would give them the AFC North title and an automatic berth in the playoffs.
If the Bengals win their remaining three games and the Ravens lose one game, the Bengals will win the AFC North. However, if the Ravens win out, the Bengals will need to get help from other teams in order to make the playoffs as a wild card.
If the Bengals win two of their remaining three games, they will need the Ravens to lose two games in order to win the AFC North. If the Ravens lose only one game, the Bengals will need to get help from other teams in order to make the playoffs as a wild card.
The Bengals’ playoff hopes are largely dependent on their ability to win out. If they can do that, they will control their own destiny and have a good chance of winning the AFC North. However, if they lose even one game, they will need help from other teams in order to make the playoffs.
The Bengals’ remaining schedule is not particularly daunting. The Patriots are a struggling team at 6-8, and the Browns are 6-8 as well. The Bills are a tough opponent at 11-3, but the Bengals have already beaten them once this season.
The Bengals’ offense has been playing well in recent weeks, led by quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow has thrown for over 300 yards in each of the Bengals’ last three games, and he has a total of 12 touchdowns and no interceptions in that span.
The Bengals’ defense has also been playing well, especially in the secondary. Cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie and Eli Apple have been playing at a high level, and they have helped to limit opposing quarterbacks in recent weeks.
The Bengals’ playoff hopes are alive and well after their Week 15 victory. If they can win out, they will have a good chance of winning the AFC North. However, if they lose even one game, they will need help from other teams in order to make the playoffs.
The Bengals’ remaining schedule is not particularly daunting, and their offense and defense are both playing well. If they can continue to play at a high level, they have a good chance of making the playoffs and making some noise in the postseason.
