The Cincinnati Bengals wanted to win the remainder of their video games after a Dec. 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a view to also have a likelihood to smell the postseason this 12 months.
They did simply that.
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor calls out through the Steelers recreation in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)
The Bengals received their ultimate 5 video games of the common season, together with Saturday’s recreation in opposition to the Steelers, and at the least have a shot at making the playoffs. They nonetheless need assistance with Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins losses on Sunday.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor fired off a warning to the remainder of the playoff groups.
“They’re capable of everything,” Taylor stated, by way of the workforce’s web site. “They don’t want us in this tournament, I promise you.”
BENGALS DEFENSE STEPS UP TO KEEP SLIM PLAYOFF CHANCES ALIVE IN SEASON FINALE

Cincinnati Bengals broad receiver Ja’Marr Chase catches a cross for a landing in opposition to the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)
The Bengals had been 4-8 after shedding to the Steelers on the primary day of December however dug deep to do their half and have a shot on the postseason – albeit very slim.
The New York Jets shall be tasked with ruining the Dolphins’ season whereas the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have their fingers full in opposition to the Denver Broncos.
Bengals offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr. stated he was going to ship out textual content messages through the evening, hoping these two groups handle enterprise.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither celebrates recovering a fumble on a punt return with linebacker Germaine Pratt and working again Trayveon Williams through the Steelers recreation in Pittsburgh, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)
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“Hopefully everybody takes care of business,” he stated. “Some guys who haven’t been playing but are going to get the opportunity are going to be hearing from me. My message to Aaron Rodgers is I’ll get his next Peru trip.”
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