Current Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Chances in 2025-26
The latest Bengals playoff chances are 61.5%. These odds may differ across sportsbooks and will fluctuate throughout the season.
| ⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: | 61.5% (-160) |
| ❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: | 43.5% (+130) |
| 🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: | 30.3% (+230) |
| 🥇 Chance to Make Super Bowl: | 9.5% (+950) |
| 👑 Chance to Win Super Bowl: | 4.8% (+2000) |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | May 21, 2025 |
Futures chances are based on odds from DraftKings. Other sportsbooks such as FanDuel Sportsbook Ohio may carry different odds. For example, FanDuel has the Bengals at +1000 to win the AFC Championship.
What Are the Latest Bengals Playoff Odds?
The Bengals' odds to make the playoffs are -160 at DraftKings, and their odds to win the Super Bowl are +2000. For an in-depth breakdown of Super Bowl odds, check out our story on the Bengals' Super Bowl odds.
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| ⭐️ To Make Playoffs: | -160 (61.5% chance) |
| ❌ To Miss Playoffs: | +130 (43.5% chance) |
| 🥇To Win AFC North: | +230 (30.3% chance) |
| 🏆 To Make Super Bowl: | +950 (9.5% chance) |
| 👑 To Win Super Bowl: | +2000 (4.8% chance) |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | May 21, 2025 |
Are the Bengals in the Playoffs?
No, the Bengals are not in the playoffs because the 2025-26 season has not started. Cincinnati failed to make the playoffs last season, falling one game short of clinching a wild-card spot. Before the start of the season, the Bengals' odds to make the playoffs are favorable at -160.
Can the Bengals Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Bengals can make the playoffs in 2025. Cincinnati made significant changes to its roster in free agency and the draft. After the 2025 draft, the Bengals have a 61.5% chance of making the playoffs.
Bengals 2025 Schedule
The Bengals will open and close the season against the Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati has only four primetime games in 2025.
| Bengals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Cleveland Browns | Cin -4.5, ML -218 | TBD |
| Week 2 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Cin -5.5, ML -225 | TBD |
| Week 3 at Minnesota Vikings | Cin +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 4 at Denver Broncos | Cin +2.5, ML +110 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs. Detroit Lions | Cin +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 6 at Green Bay Packers | Cin +2.5, ML +120 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -4.5, ML -205 | TBD |
| Week 8 vs. New York Jets | Cin -7.5, ML -340 | TBD |
| Week 9 at Chicago Bears | Cin -3, ML -162 | TBD |
| Week 10 BYE | - | - |
| Week 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 12 vs. New England Patriots | Cin -4.5, ML -205 | TBD |
| Week 13 at Baltimore Ravens | Cin +5.5, ML +185 | TBD |
| Week 14 vs. at Buffalo Bills | Cin +5.5, ML +180 | TBD |
| Week 15 vs. Baltimore Ravens | Cin +2.5, ML +110 | TBD |
| Week 16 at Miami Dolphins | Cin -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs. Arizona Cardinals | Cin -3.5, ML -180 | TBD |
| Week 18 vs. Cleveland Browns | Cin -8.5, ML -380 | TBD |
Where are the Bengals in the AFC North Divisional Race?
Cincinnati has the second-shortest odds to win the AFC North in the 2025-26 season. Here are the current odds:
- Baltimore Ravens -145
- Cincinnati Bengals +230
- Pittsburgh Steelers +550
- Cleveland Browns +3000
The Bengals finished third in the AFC North. Here are the final 2024-25 standings:
- Baltimore Ravens 12-5
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7
- Cincinnati Bengals 9-8
- Cleveland Browns 3-14
Where are the Bengals in the AFC Wild Card Race?
The Bengals finished No. 8 in the 2024 playoff standings, just one seed short of the seven-team playoff field in the AFC. Since the 2025 season has not yet started, it is too soon to know where teams stand in the wild card race. Cincinnati does have the fourth-shortest odds to win the AFC at +950.
Where to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals Making the Playoffs
Bettors have plenty of options available to them if they're looking to wager on the Bengals this season. Generally, big-name operators like DraftKings Sportsbook Ohio tend to have the most betting markets available.
But, even the lesser-known Ohio betting apps should have most of the standard futures available to bet.
Looking at the Bengals Playoff History & Results
Historically, the Bengals haven't had the greatest reputation. They're one of 12 active franchises that have never won the Super Bowl.
But that reputation has changed in recent years. This is due in large part to the arrival of Joe Burrow. Cincinnati has been a powerhouse with a healthy Burrow. They made the Super Bowl in 2021-22 and the AFC Championship Game in 2022-23. Below, you'll find the Bengals' playoff history over the past 10 years.
| 2024: | 9-8 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2023: | 9-8 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2022: | 12-4 (Lost in AFC Championship) |
| 2021: | 10-7 (Lost in Super Bowl) |
| 2020: | 4-11-1 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2019: | 2-14 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2018: | 6-10 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2017: | 7-9 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2016: | 6-9-1 (Missed Playoffs) |
| 2015: | 12-4 (Lost in Wild Card) |
| 2014: | 10-5-1 (Lost in Wild Card) |
Bengals Playoff Chances FAQ
Yes, the Bengals have a chance to make the playoffs in 2025-26. They came close to making the playoffs last season, but the Broncos ended up clinching the last AFC Wild Card spot after defeating the Chiefs in Week 18.
No, the Bengals have not clinched a playoff spot because the season has yet to start. They failed to make the playoffs in 2024 after the Broncos defeated the Chiefs in Week 18 and clinched the remaining Wild Card spot.
The Bengals have a 61.5% chance of making the playoffs based on -160 odds at DraftKings. FanDuel sportsbook has similar odds at -172, translating to a 61.8% chance of making the playoffs in the 2025 season.
The last time the Bengals made the playoffs was the 2022-23 NFL season. After a 12-4 regular season, Cincinnati lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
The Cincinnati Bengals are -160 to make the 2025 playoffs, giving them a 61.5% chance of advancing to the postseason. According to DraftKings sportsbook, the Bengals have a 43.5% chance of missing the playoffs with +130 odds.
No, the Bengals are not out of the playoff race because the season has yet to start. Before the start of the season, the Bengals have a 43.5% chance of missing the playoffs based on +130 odds at DraftKings.
The Bengals can make the playoffs in 2025 by winning the AFC North or clinching one of the three AFC wildcard spots.
The Bengals last postseason win came on the road against the Buffalo Bills in the 2022-23 Divisional Round. Cincinnati beat Buffalo 27-10 in the game, with Burrow completing 23-of-36 es for 242 yards and two TDs.
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