Playoffs

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(12-30-2021, 10:17 AM)M.W. Wrote: Absolutely , I think the Bengals clinch this week even if they lose.

I don't think they can without a Pittsburg - Cleveland tie.  And Ravens loss as well.

That probably wont happen.

EDIT:
The Bengals (9-6) can clinch AFC North division title with:

Bengals win OR
Bengals tie + Ravens loss or tie OR
Ravens loss + Browns-Steelers tie. <------- This is the only way the Bengals can lose and still clinch this weekend
The Bengals can clinch playoff berth with:

All other clinching scenarios involve the Bengals finish in a tie:
Bengals tie + Chargers loss + Raiders loss + Dolphins loss or tie OR
Bengals tie + Chargers loss + Raiders loss + Patriots loss OR
Bengals tie + Chargers loss + Raiders tie + Dolphins loss or tie + NE win OR
Bengals tie + Chargers loss + Raiders tie + Patriots tie + Dolphins tie + Bills win or tie OR
Bengals tie + Chargers loss + Raiders tie + Patriots loss + Dolphins win + Bills win or tie