We're making the playoffs

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(09-27-2024, 10:20 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Here are the teams the Bengals have on their remaining schedule that are also under .500:
BAL (x2)
CLE (x2)
CAR
NYJ
LV
DEN
TEN

I don't think the Steelers are as good as their 3-0 record, but I also don't think Bengals will sweep BAL and CLE.
So let's guess 4-2 against the division at best.

If the Bengals squeak in, I think it would be for the last WC spot and come down to tiebreakers.
I also don't trust that 9 wins gets into the playoffs, as 10-7 was the last WC last year, so the Bengals need to not only get wins against the teams they *should* beat but also get an extra win or two against a team who is currently holding a winning record (lookin at LAC or PIT primarily).

The next 5 weeks are kinda critical with the trade deadline approaching. Panthers, Ravens, Giants, Browns, and Eagles.

The Bengals need to get to .500 during that stretch which means going 4-1. 3-2 would probabaly be the worst possible outcome it makes any kinda trade a "maybe" because they will be 3-5 so they will need that Raiders game to decide week 9. (Deadline is the following Tuesday after the Raiders game.)