The Cincinnati Bengals have a very slim chance of sneaking into the playoffs based on the results from early in Week 16.
Certainly, the Bengals need some serious help in addition to winning the rest of their games. They need the Denver Broncos to keep losing, as well as losses to the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins.
But fans and media can’t help but love the idea of Joe Burrow sneaking into the playoffs.
Burrow has been playing at an MVP level for most of the season and if the team wins, he could have a good chance in this conversation.
But more importantly, the Bengals’ arrival could mean Burrow gets a chance against both Buffalo and Kansas City, in some order, and anything can happen in the playoffs.
Here’s a look at the budding hype around the Bengals that could potentially bring Burrow into the playoffs to cause a little chaos:
At 9-6, the Chargers now have a 98% chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN Analytics; they can clinch a spot as early as Sunday if the Colts (vs. Titans) and Dolphins (vs. 49ers) both lose.
The 9-6 Broncos’ playoff chances dropped from 93% to 87% with the loss. The Broncos visit…
–Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 20, 2024
If the Bengals magically get into the playoffs, give Joe Burrow the MVP
– cat 🐅 (@joemfburrow) December 19, 2024
Lowk wants them to get there, knock out the Broncos then earn the 7th seed and upset the Bills after the season Burrow and Chase had, that would be great for storylines.
— 𝓜𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓪🐍🖤 (@HoodiiMamba) December 20, 2024
Bengals vs. KC or Bills on Wild Card Weekend would feed families
– Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 20, 2024
“If the tax of having Buffalo just kicked out of the playoffs is that you have to play Cincinnati, no problem. I’m a Bengals guy now for the rest.@getnickwright says he’d rather his Chiefs face the Bengals than the Bills in the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/iQax2kw91V
– First things first (@FTFonFS1) December 20, 2024
This article was originally published on Bengals Wire: The NFL world is excited about the possibility of the Bengals sneaking into the playoffs
