So, how can the Bengals clinch a playoff berth now?
- Cincinnati win, plus a Buffalo loss or tie, and a New York Jets loss OR
- Cincinnati win, plus a Buffalo loss or tie, and a Jacksonville Jaguars loss.
Either one of those scenarios give us a playoff spot. Here's the rest of the NFL.
AFC EAST
New England can clinch the division with a win or a Jets loss.
AFC North
Baltimore has clinched the division title.
AFC South
Indianapolis has clinched the division title. However with a win and a Baltimore loss, the Colts will clinch a first-round bye.
AFC West
San Diego has clinched the division title.
San Diego can clinch homefield advantage with:
- San Diego win and a Baltimore loss or tie OR
- San Diego tie plus a Baltimore loss plus a Colts loss or tie.