AFC Playoff Picture: Bengals’ Prospects Improve Ahead of a Significative Meeting with the Steelers
On Saturday, the Bengals overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Vikings 27-24. With three games remaining in the regular season, they have won three straight and are presently ranked as the sixth seed.
If the season ended today, they would face the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.
The New York Times estimates their chances of making the playoffs are 35 percent. They had a 25% chance of qualifying for the postseason going into Week 15.
The Steelers game the following week is a crucial swing game for their postseason prospects. Since falling to Pittsburgh 16-10 in Jake Browning’s debut start, the Bengals have won three straight.
Cincinnati’s chances of qualifying for the postseason rise to 54% if they defeat Pittsburgh. They have a 13% chance of winning if they lose.
The Steelers have about 3% chance of making the playoffs, but they aren’t out. It implies that this week in Pittsburgh, they will attempt to play spoiler.
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