Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Chances
The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-2 and hold the No. 6 seed in the AFC as a wild card. Our model gives them a 93% chance to make the playoffs, 60% to win the AFC North and 9% to win Super Bowl LXI.
Updated · Standings include every game through Week 9 plus completed Week 10 games.
Remaining schedule and playoff odds by game
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) | 63% |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | @ Washington Commanders (3-5-1) | 69% |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs New Orleans Saints (3-5) | 77% |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | @ Cleveland Browns (5-4) | 68% |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) | 60% |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @ Carolina Panthers (3-5) | 65% |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | @ Indianapolis Colts (2-7) | 71% |
| 17 | Thu, Dec 31 | vs Baltimore Ravens (4-5) | 78% |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Cleveland Browns (5-4) | 76% |
"Playoffs if W/L" = playoff odds in the simulations where the Bengals won or lost that game. A dash means the game barely moves their odds.
Who should Bengals fans root for in Week 10?
| Game | Root for | Odds if yes | Odds if no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots @ Lions | Detroit Lions | 95% | 92% |
| Texans @ Browns | Houston Texans | 94% | 93% |
| Chiefs @ Falcons | Atlanta Falcons | 94% | 93% |
| Chargers @ Ravens | Los Angeles Chargers | 94% | 93% |
What record gets the Bengals in?
Bars show how often the Bengals finish with each win total; the number above each bar is how often that record made the playoffs.
AFC North race
| Team | W-L | Div | Win div | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6-2 | 2-1 | 36% | 84% |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6-2 | 1-1 | 60% | 93% |
| Cleveland Browns | 5-4 | 2-1 | 4% | 30% |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4-5 | 0-2 | 1% | 8% |
Predict the Bengals' season
Click W or L for each remaining game to see the final record and how often that record made the playoffs in our simulations. For every team at once, use the NFL playoff predictor.
2026 results
| Wk | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 33-27 |
| 2 | @ Houston Texans | W 20-6 |
| 3 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 27-30 |
| 4 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 |
| 5 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 |
| 7 | @ Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 |
| 8 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 |
| 9 | @ Atlanta Falcons | W 34-17 |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Cincinnati Bengals still make the playoffs?
Yes. At 6-2, the Bengals make the playoffs in 93% of our 20,000 simulations of the remaining schedule.
What record do the Cincinnati Bengals need to make the playoffs?
In our simulations the Bengals made the playoffs 99% of the time when they finished with 11 wins and 81% of the time with 10 wins. Their most likely final record is 12-5.
What are the Cincinnati Bengals' chances of winning the AFC North?
60%. Pittsburgh Steelers lead the division at 6-2.
Who do the Cincinnati Bengals play next?
Against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 15, 2026 (Week 10, NBC). Our model gives the Bengals a 63% chance to win.