Playoff Picture: Ravens Loss Shakes Up AFC Seeding Heading Into Monday Night Football

The Bengals got a much-needed result on Sunday night.

CINCINNATI — As the dust settles ahead of Monday Night Football, Cincinnati has a chance to clinch the AFC North a week early. Pittsburgh afforded that opportunity with a 16-13 win over Baltimore on Sunday night.

Now, Cincinnati is still in the three seed but will guarantee back-to-back division titles if they beat Buffalo. A win on Monday will also move them into the No. 2 seed.

As of today, Cincinnati would host Baltimore in the Wild Card Round or New England with a move into the No. 2 seed. If the Chargers win in Week 18, there is no scenario where Cincinnati would play them in the opening round.

According to FiveThirtyEight, Cincinnati has an 84% chance of winning the division and an 8% chance at a first-round bye. The bye chances nearly double to 15% with a Monday night win.

There aren't many scenarios where the Bengals would rest starters in Week 18 after beating the Bills. It could happen if Kansas City beats the Raiders on Saturday, but the No. 2 seed is still very valuable.

Cincinnati and Buffalo meet on Monday Night Football at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN/ABC and is available on fuboTV—start your free trial here.

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