This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Bengals losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 15 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Bengals cannot win this spot
The Bengals cannot win this spot
The Bengals cannot win this spot
The Bengals cannot win this spot
Case 1
Bengals tie the Titans
Case 2
Broncos beat the Colts
Case 3
Ravens beat the Giants
Case 4
Broncos tie the Colts, and
Chargers beat or tie the Buccaneers
Case 1
Bengals lose to the Titans
Case 2
Bengals tie the Titans, and
Ravens beat or tie the Giants
Case 3
Broncos beat the Colts, and
Ravens beat the Giants
Case 4
Bengals tie the Titans, and
Broncos beat the Colts, and
Chargers beat or tie the Buccaneers
Case 5
Broncos tie the Colts, and
Ravens beat the Giants, and
Chargers beat or tie the Buccaneers
Case 1
Bengals lose to the Titans, and
Broncos beat or tie the Colts
Case 2
Bengals tie the Titans, and
Broncos beat the Colts, and
Ravens beat or tie the Giants, and
Chargers beat or tie the Buccaneers