
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%
