Bengals Playoff Scenarios: Cincinnati Gets Some Help, Need More in Week 18 to Make Postseason

The Bengals got some help this week, but they need a few things to go their way next week.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and head coach Zac Taylor talk with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) on the bench after a drive in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. The Bengals remain winless after a 38-33 loss to Washington. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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.

What does it mean?

The Bengals are 8-8. They need to beat the Steelers in Week 18, plus they need the Broncos to lose to the Chiefs and the Dolphins to lose to the Jets.

The Colts losing certainly helps their cause, but Cincinnati needs to handle business and they need the Chiefs and the Jets to step up and beat their division rivals.

Cincinnati has won four-straight games. A win over Pittsburgh would give them their fourth-straight winning season.

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