01-04-2022, 02:25 PM
It's a little more complicated for getting the #1 seed than keeps getting said here:
So, to get the #1 seed, we need four things to happen. The #2 seed is a little more realistic, but also complicated:
...or...
ESPN gives us only a 4% chance to get the #1 seed. That's too many moving parts and pieces for this to occur balanced against the injury risk, IMHO.
https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/lists/bengals-afc-playoffs-clinching-seeds-scenarios-week-18/
Quote:There are two ways the Bengals can climb to the No. 1 seed and earn home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Both scenarios require a Bengals win (at Cleveland), a Titans loss (at Houston) and a Chiefs loss (at Denver). On top of that, the Bengals would need either a Bills win (vs New York Jets) or a Patriots loss (at Miami).
So, to get the #1 seed, we need four things to happen. The #2 seed is a little more realistic, but also complicated:
Quote:A Bengals win, a Titans loss, a Chiefs loss, a Bills loss and a Patriots win would put Cincinnati at No. 2...
...or...
Quote:They (Bengals) would also land the No. 2 seed if they win, the Bills win or Patriots lose and one of the Chiefs or Titans lose while the other wins.
ESPN gives us only a 4% chance to get the #1 seed. That's too many moving parts and pieces for this to occur balanced against the injury risk, IMHO.
https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/lists/bengals-afc-playoffs-clinching-seeds-scenarios-week-18/
