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.