I’m going to be as realistic as I can.
The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t going to go to the playoffs. It’s not happening. They have found new and creative ways of shooting themselves in the foot this year. Evan McPherson is suddenly not accurate from 40 yards or more. The defense couldn’t tackle in Week 1, and they still can’t tackle in Week 11. They can’t pressure the passer unless Trey Hendrickson does it. The offensive line, made almost exclusively of free agents, is banged up and can’t protect Joe Burrow for any length of time.
The reality is that the Bengals are lucky they’re 4-7.