The Cincinnati Bengals clinched a playoff spot on Thursday night after flying into New England for Saturday’s game against the Patriots.
Thanks to the New York Jets taking a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on “Thursday Night Football,” the Bengals clinched a berth they would have otherwise clinched with a win on Saturday.
Those Bengals want more than a berth, of course, as they know the AFC North and No. 1 seed in the AFC remains on the table.
Before this weekend’s game, here’s a look at the best reactions after the Bengals clinched a playoff spot and the right to defend their AFC title.