Will the Cincinnati Bengals Make the Playoffs?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2011/12/29 20:00:00

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After a disappointing 2010 season, many thought the Cincinnati Bengals franchise was left for dead. With quarterback Carson Palmer demanding a trade and the Bengals ridding themselves of troubled wide receivers Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, things seemed to get complicated. Head coach Marvin Lewis seemed to be on the outs, but the Bengals' ownership stuck with him and he repaid them -- and the fans, with a team that is now 9-6 in 2011.

The Bengals need to win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to make the playoffs. They may not get a home game or win their AFC North division, but it's safe to say that they've already exceeded many expectations. The Ravens are a tough opponent for any team, especially a rival, and are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl Championship. Ravens defensive legend Ray Lewis knows what's at stake and set the tone for Sunday's game in an interview with ESPN.com.

"This is a playoff game. The thing is, they're trying to get in and we're already in. We have to go finish what we started, what we've been working on the whole year. We know that we're playing for home-field advantage. We know how big that is, to come play in Baltimore. There is nothing else on our mind."

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Chris - The Rowdy One! #187 2011/12/29 22:25:53

No

+3
That is more of a hope than it is a guarantee. I am a Ravens fan so I want them to win but Cincy worries me.
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James 2012/01/03 16:13:49

Yes

Made it... but won't make it IN the play-offs! ONE AND DONE!

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kevinzhang54 2012/01/03 15:53:38

Yes

wel the bengals already made it

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coach k 2012/01/03 15:27:26

Yes

they already made it in

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joe mauro 2012/01/01 20:47:05

No

lmao

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RobertRowe 2012/01/01 01:31:12

No

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chris 2011/12/31 23:54:50

Yes

there are too many scenarios for the bengals. I believe they beat the ravens cuz the ravens break down in the clutch. also even if the bengals do lose so will the jets and also either broncos or raiders. if either one of those 2 teams lose along with the jets bengals make it no matter what.

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sol 2011/12/31 07:35:15

No

+1
Unfortunately, not. As of right now they have to many injuries on defense and they didn't play to well against the Ravens defense the first time (that didn't have Ray Lewis)

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jacktown kid 2011/12/30 20:13:59

No

+1
they will get nudge out of the playoffs

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Bob DiN 2011/12/30 14:54:53

No

I doubt it. The Ravens are a tough team looking to retain a good seed.

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Wizard 2011/12/30 13:53:47

No

+1
It is not expected...but as a former SF 49er...now back to Cincinnati..my view is skewed. I think the Bengals will do OK...but only average. Maybe after their players develop...they will have a better chance. They need to build some football stars. I do not know any Bengal players.

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david shiel 2011/12/30 10:20:18

Yes

+1
Not sure really.

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dkarkksidke Imperial Gangsterz 2011/12/30 05:00:27

Yes

im not a bengals fan but i hope anybody win expect the green bay i wish my bears could make to the playoffs at least....GO!!!!!! BEARS.....

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carlton999 2011/12/30 03:15:18

No

+2
they wont beat the Ravens.

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toosweet 2011/12/30 03:10:47

Yes

+2
They better,I bet large they would.

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Bob DiN to toosweet 2011/12/30 14:56:18

Ho Ho Ho.

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Jane Constant 2011/12/30 03:07:03

No

+1
No

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Idiot repubs 2011/12/30 01:54:06

Yes

+1
But the ravens still beat them Sunday

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Idiot r... to Idiot r... 2012/01/02 15:02:34

Now how about that prediction?

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American Mercenary 2011/12/30 01:31:53

No

+2
They better not! Go Ravens!

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glasspixel 2011/12/30 00:23:43

No

+1
Go Ravens!!!

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kitkat42 2011/12/30 00:23:20

Yes

+2
Yes, they've played hard and deserve to be there.

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kevracer 2011/12/30 00:22:02

Yes

+1
The Red Rocket, the 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year will lead them to victory

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Typhoon to kevracer 2011/12/30 22:02:29

+1
Sorry to say, but that doesn't seem likely. You can't turn on anything related to the TV these days without hearing someone say "Cam Newton, consensus rookie of the year". His gawdy highlight reel and stats will trump Dalton's feat of leading a team i disarray to a (currently) 9-6 season.

Go Bengals!

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MustangSally 2011/12/29 22:54:14

Yes

I certainly hope so!

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Chris - The Rowdy One! #187 2011/12/29 22:25:53

No

+3
That is more of a hope than it is a guarantee. I am a Ravens fan so I want them to win but Cincy worries me.

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smitty 2011/12/29 22:17:55

Yes

Aw come on, give my bungles some credit this year. It has been a long time since the jungle was alive with a roaring crowd. We finally got a home sell out!

After 2010? We have been living the lost decades forever it will seem. Dalton is putting up good numbers as a rookie. At least let us have a little hope. I know almost every other city is pulling for us to lose. Why? I believe if we lose it opens up the possibility of other teams to have a chance to make it. One of the reason our game got moved to 4:00.

28-21 Bungles - late 4th quarter win.

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kalosanthropos 2011/12/29 22:08:17

No

+1
i dont know

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Q 2011/12/29 21:35:09

Yes

Beating Baltimore is not unthinkable, they almost came back in the final minute to tie it and force the game into overtime in November. If the Bengals get a good running game established and if AJ Greene and Andy Dalton have a good game watch out! Yes they lost to teams with good records late in the year but all except the one against Pittsburgh were close games.

Bengals 31 Ravens 27

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I NEED A HORSE 2011/12/29 21:14:52
Roger Sumthing 2011/12/29 21:11:43

No

+2
but they will make the Olympics lol!!!

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wes 2011/12/29 21:00:11

No

+1
If they haven't already bought tickets, I'd say no......

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JKingCincy 2011/12/29 20:56:48

Yes

The Bengals will make the playoffs whether or not they beat the Ravens on Suday. The Jets and the Raiders will both lose. I am still predicting a Bengals win but it won't matter.

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Dave**Gay for Girls** 2011/12/29 20:12:17

No

+2
My prediction. Bengals 14 Ravens 27

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Jay Calderone 2011/12/29 19:12:35
Rammstein 2011/12/29 16:59:54

No

+3
I think the Ravens will beat them

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Doug King 2011/12/29 16:39:03

No

+1
I don't think so.

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Tom 2011/12/29 16:20:11

Yes

The Bungles will win Sunday, but will be playing to an empty house.

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Q to Tom 2011/12/29 21:36:34

Nope they sold out the last tickets yesterday.

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smitty to Q 2011/12/29 22:19:30

If anything Brown should have stepped up and at least gave a little back for his stadium. Glad to see it sell out though.

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Q to smitty 2011/12/29 23:00:38