Just a few weeks ago, the idea of the Cincinnati Bengals being in the conversation for the playoffs was a pretty outlandish one in the aftermath of Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury.
But a bunched-up AFC, combined with an overhaul of the offense around Jake Browning, has resulted in the Bengals squeaking above .500 and having a serious shot at the postseason with roughly a month of action left.
Meaning, it’s interesting to take a look at how their chances at making the playoffs stack up against the rest of the NFL. Here’s a look at all 32 teams ranked by their probability of making the playoffs, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index.
New England Patriots: ELIMINATED FROM CONTENTION
Carolina Panthers: ELIMINATED FROM CONTENTION
Arizona Cardinals: 0%
Los Angeles Chargers: 0%
Washington Commanders: 0%
New York Jets: 0.3%
Tennessee Titans: 0.4%
New York Giants: 0.6%
Las Vegas Raiders: 1.4%
Chicago Bears: 4.5%
Cincinnati Bengals: 24.2%
Seattle Seahawks: 25.9%
Pittsburgh Steelers: 31.5%
Atlanta Falcons: 37.3%
Indianapolis Colts: 38.0%
New Orleans Saints: 38.7%
Los Angeles Rams: 41.1%
Denver Broncos: 42.5%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 43.5%
Houston Texans: 45.2%
Green Bay Packers: 48.2%
Buffalo Bills: 49.4%
Minnesota Vikings: 62.3%
Cleveland Browns: 80.2%
Jacksonville Jaguars: 92.4%
Miami Dolphins: 96.5%
Detroit Lions: 97.8%
Kansas City Chiefs: 98.8%
Baltimore Ravens: 99.5%
Dallas Cowboys: 100.0%
Philadelphia Eagles: 100.0%
San Francisco 49ers: 100.0%
