Nothing to decide for the Bengals in Week 6
The Bengals are 3-2 with a magic number of 13 and an elimination number of 12 — chasing Steelers for the No. 7 seed (1 game back).
Playoff berthMagic 13 · Elim 12
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Cincinnati Bengals. Magic number 13, elimination number 12.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
Division titleMagic 13 · Elim 12
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Cincinnati Bengals. Magic number 13, elimination number 12.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 13 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Cincinnati Bengals. Magic number 13, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Cincinnati Bengals clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Cincinnati Bengals. Magic number 13, elimination number 12.
Can the Cincinnati Bengals be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Cincinnati Bengals. Magic number 13, elimination number 12.
What is the Cincinnati Bengals magic number right now?
The Cincinnati Bengals magic number is 13 and their elimination number is 12. The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.