NFL Predictions: Bengals Projected to Finish With Most Wins Since 2017

Cincinnati finished 4-11-1 last season.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals have made plenty of changes to their roster over the past two offseasons. 

From drafting Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase to signing veterans like DJ Reader and Vonn Bell in free agency—there are plenty of new faces in the locker room. 

After winning just six games over the past two seasons, the Bengals are projected to finish with a 7-10 record in 2021 according to FiveThirtyEight.com. 

That's the same record we have the Bengals finishing with this season. 

FiveThirtyEight gives Cincinnati a 20% chance to make the playoffs and a 7% chance to win the AFC North. 

Their odds of winning the Super Bowl are 0.5%. Only the Jaguars (0.2), Jets (0.2), Lions (0.1) and Texans (>0.1) have worse odds. 

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If the projections are correct, then the Bengals would finish with a losing record for a sixth-straight season.

Their projections are based on 50,000 simulations of the season and updates after every game. For a complete breakdown of their methodology, go here.

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