The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up home-field advantage for the opening round of the playoffs with Sunday’s 27-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
It wasn’t a pretty game by any means regardless of what the score says, in part because the team probably would have liked to rest starters a bit more before the postseason.
Alas, the Bengals moved to 12-4 on the season and advanced as AFC North champions in title and in benefit (home-field advantage) after some murky waters put forth by the NFL’s on-the-fly playoff adjustments.
Here’s a look at some noteworthy takeaways as the Bengals prep for a playoff showdown with the Ravens.