Yo, what’s up, guys? It’s your boy back again with another post. Today, I wanna talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: the Cincinnati Bengals and their playoff scenarios. I mean, these guys have been through a rollercoaster this season, right? Let me walk you through what I’ve been digging into and my thought process here.
So, the Bengals, they started the season pretty rough. Remember that abysmal start? Yeah, I was worried, not gonna lie. Following a heartbreaking loss in Week 10, I thought they are done. But, they’ve really turned things around. I started looking into their playoff chances around Week 17. It was right after they pulled off that crazy overtime win against the Denver Broncos. I was pumped! I mean, who wouldn’t be? That game was insane.
First, I looked at their record. Then, I started digging into the schedules of the other teams. I checked their standings, who they were playing, all of that stuff. I was basically glued to my computer, refreshing pages like a madman, trying to figure out all the possibilities.
I started mapping out different scenarios. You know, like, “Okay, if the Bengals win this game, and the Broncos lose that game, then…” It was like putting together a giant puzzle. There were so many “ifs” and “buts,” it was kinda nuts. I grabbed a pen and a piece of paper and started jotting down notes. There were arrows and circles everywhere. Seriously, my notes looked like some kind of secret code.
What I Found
Here’s the deal – it’s not easy, but the Bengals do have a shot. I realized they needed to win that game in Pittsburgh. It was a must-win, no doubt about it. And they did it! Man, that Week 18 game in Pittsburgh was a nail-biter, but they pulled it off, which was huge! But it wasn’t just about them winning. They needed other teams to lose too. It was out of their hands for some of it, which was nerve-wracking, to say the least.
Here’s what I figured out:
- First of all, they needed to beat the Steelers in Week 18, which they did.
- Then, they needed the Broncos to lose, especially to the Chiefs, which, guess what, it happened!
- And on top of that, they needed some help from other teams like the Dolphins.
Honestly, it felt like a long shot at times. But hey, they’ve been playing lights out lately, especially with Joe Burrow leading the offense. After working through all the possibilities, the simplest way to say it, and the path that would avoid some potentially complicated tie-break scenarios, is the Bengals would get in with a 9-8 record. You never know what can happen in the playoffs, right? I was so hyped following their progress, checking the scores, and seeing how everything unfolded. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m here for it. Let’s see what these guys can do!
