Current Cincinnati Bengals Playoff Chances in 2025-26
The latest Bengals playoff chances are 38.5%. These odds may differ across sportsbooks and will fluctuate throughout the season.
| ⭐️ Chance to Make Playoffs: | 38.5% (+160) |
| ❌ Chance to Miss Playoffs: | 66.1% (-195) |
| 🏆 Chance to Win AFC North: | 11.1% (+800) |
| 🥇 Chance to Make Super Bowl: | 3.5% (+2800) |
| 👑 Chance to Win Super Bowl 60: | 1.6% (+6000) |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | September 17, 2025 |
Futures chances are based on odds from DraftKings. Other sportsbooks such as FanDuel Sportsbook Ohio may carry different odds. For example, BetMGM has the Bengals at +6600 to win Super Bowl 60.
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 +6000. For an in-depth breakdown of Super Bowl odds, check out our story on the Bengals' Super Bowl odds.
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| ⭐️ Odds To Make Playoffs: | +160 (38.5% chance) |
| ❌ Odds To Miss Playoffs: | -195 (66.1% chance) |
| 🥇Odds To Win AFC North: | +800 (11.1% chance) |
| 🏆 Odds To Make Super Bowl: | +2800 (3.5% chance) |
| 👑 Odds To Win Super Bowl: | +6000 (1.6% chance) |
| 📅 Information Last Verified: | September 17, 2025 |
Are the Bengals in the Playoffs?
Last season, the Bengals missed the playoffs, falling just one game short of a wild-card spot. With the 2025–26 season underway, Cincinnati’s odds have taken a hit following Joe Burrow being placed on IR and now sit at +160.
Can the Bengals Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Bengals have a shot at making the playoffs in 2025, at this point, every team does. Sportsbooks give Cincinnati a 38.5% chance of reaching the postseason, reflecting caution about their ability to compete in a tough AFC.
Bengals 2025 Schedule
The Bengals will open and close the 2025 season against their division rivals, the Cleveland Browns, setting up a full-circle storyline. Cincinnati has four primetime games scheduled for the year, with the most significant being their Thanksgiving night matchup on the road against divisional rival Baltimore Ravens.
| Bengals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Cleveland Browns | Cin -5.5, ML -250 | W 17-16 |
| Week 2 vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Cin -3.5, ML -180 | W 31-27 |
| Week 3 at Minnesota Vikings | Cin +3, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 4 at Denver Broncos | Cin +2.5, ML +114 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs Detroit Lions | Cin +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 6 at Green Bay Packers | Cin +3, ML +142 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -4.5, ML -225 | TBD |
| Week 8 vs New York Jets | Cin -7.5, ML -360 | TBD |
| Week 9 at Chicago Bears | Cin -3, ML -166 | TBD |
| Week 10 BYE | - | - |
| Week 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers | Cin -1.5, ML -125 | TBD |
| Week 12 vs New England Patriots | Cin -4.5, ML -225 | TBD |
| Week 13 at Baltimore Ravens | Cin +5.5, ML +200 | TBD |
| Week 14 at Buffalo Bills | Cin +5.5, ML +195 | TBD |
| Week 15 vs Baltimore Ravens | Cin +2.5, ML +114 | TBD |
| Week 16 at Miami Dolphins | Cin -1.5, ML -122 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs Arizona Cardinals | Cin -3.5, ML -185 | TBD |
| Week 18 vs Cleveland Browns | Cin -8.5, ML -395 | TBD |
Where are the Bengals in the AFC North Divisional Race?
Cincinnati has the third-shortest odds to win the AFC North in the 2025-26 season. Here are the current odds:
- Baltimore Ravens -425
- Pittsburgh Steelers +550
- Cincinnati Bengals +800
- Cleveland Browns +10000
The Bengals finished third in the AFC North. Here are the current standings:
- Cincinnati Bengals 2-0
- Baltimore Ravens 1-1
- Pittsburgh Steelers 1-1
- Cleveland Browns 0-1
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 just started, it’s still too early to know exactly where teams stand in the wild-card race. Cincinnati’s odds to win the AFC sit at +2800, and with Joe Burrow out, defensive players, like rookie Shemar Stewart, will need to step up if the Bengals hope to compete in a tough conference.
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 ten 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 last season but missed out when the Broncos clinched the final AFC wild card spot with a win over the Chiefs in Week 18.
No, the Bengals haven’t clinched a playoff spot yet since the 2025 season just started. They missed the playoffs in 2024 when the Broncos beat the Chiefs in Week 18 to claim the final wild-card spot. Cincinnati hasn’t reached the playoffs since the 2022-23 season.
The Bengals have a 38.5% chance of making the playoffs based on their +160 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Most Ohio sportsbooks have them at the same number, but expect those odds to shift once the season gets underway.
The last time the Bengals made the playoffs was in the 2022-23 NFL season. After posting a 12-4 record, Cincinnati lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. It was their second straight trip to the conference title game.
The Cincinnati Bengals are +160 to make the 2025 playoffs, giving them a 38.5% chance of reaching the postseason. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, they have -195 odds to miss the playoffs, which translates to a 66.1% chance of falling short.
No, the Bengals are not out of the playoff race since the season just started. According to DraftKings, Cincinnati has -195 odds to miss the playoffs, which gives them a 66.1% chance of missing the postseason. But they have all season to prove they belong in the mix.
The Bengals can make the playoffs in 2025 by either winning the AFC North or securing one of the three wild-card spots in the AFC. Winning the division would guarantee a playoff berth, but with strong competition from teams like the Ravens and Steelers, the wild-card route may end up being their best path.
The Bengals’ last postseason win came in the 2022-23 Divisional Round, when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-10 on the road. Joe Burrow completed 23 of 36 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns in the win, helping Cincinnati advance to its second straight AFC Championship Game.
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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
