Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) leaps fo a catch in the zone as Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) defends in the second quarter during an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. The catch was ruled incomplete upon further review. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Bengals' Path to Playoffs Becomes More Clear Ahead of Must-Win Matchup vs Browns

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Dec 20, 2024 10:06 AM ET

The Bengals' path to the playoffs got clearer on Thursday night when the Chargers beat the Broncos.

If Cincinnati wins their final three games against the Browns, Broncos and Steelers, they have a 33% chance of making the postseason. They currently have a 9.6% chance, but that number will go up, assuming they handle their business and win their final three games.

What else needs to happen for the Bengals to get in?

The Broncos need to lose in Week 18 to the Chiefs, the Dolphins need to lose one of their final three games (49ers, @ Browns and @ Jets) and the Colts need to lose one of their final three games (Titans, @ Giants and Jaguars).