Chris Roling, Bengals WireWed, December 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM UTC·1 min readThe buzz and microscope aimed at the playoff chances of the Cincinnati Bengals continues.
Next up? Former NFL head coach Bruce Arians, who appeared on Pat McAfee’s show this week and said some things Bengals fans will like.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLooking at the Bengals’ remaining slate, Arians had this to say: "If the Bengals can beat the Bills I like their schedule the rest of the way...I could see them running the table and getting in the playoffs."
And Arians asked if the Bengals could win a playoff game, if they sneak in? Simple: "With Joe B? Hell yeah."
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It’s wild how quickly things have changed for the Bengals, to say the least. Joe Burrow returned earlier than expected from injury, took down the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving and now look like a threat.
Granted, the Bengals are 4-8 and need some help to make the playoffs. But they get the Bills, then the Ravens again. If they can win those, Baltimore still plays Pittsburgh twice to close the year, which could open up the AFC North even more.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUnder Burrow, the Bengals have finished seasons hot. But they’ll also have to avoid trap games against Miami, Arizona and Cleveland after these tough two upcoming opponents, too.
Still, like Arians said, with Burrow back and playing the way he is, it’s easy to find the task not wildly discouraging.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Former NFL head coach thinks Bengals could win out, make playoffs
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