The Cincinnati Bengals they need to win some of their games after losing Dec. 1 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in order to have a chance to sniff the postseason this year.
They did just that.
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shouts during a Steelers game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
The Bengals won their last five games of the regular season, including Saturday's game against the Steelers, and at least had a chance to make the playoffs. They still need help with the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins loss on Sunday.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor fired a warning to other playoff teams.
“They can do everything,” Taylor said, via the team's website. “They don't want us in this tournament, I promise you.”
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase gets a chance to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
The Bengals were 4-8 after losing to the Steelers on the first day of December but dug deep to do their part and have a shot at the postseason – albeit a very small one.
The New York Jets will be tasked with ruining the Dolphins' season while the Kansas City Chiefs have their hands full against the Denver Broncos.
Bengals offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr. he said he would send messages at night, hoping that the two groups would take care of business.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither celebrates recovering a fumble on a punt return with receiver Germaine Pratt and running back Trayveon Williams during a Steelers game in Pittsburgh, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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“I hope everyone takes care of business,” he said. “Some guys who haven't played but will get a chance will hear from me. My message to Aaron Rodgers is that I will get his next trip to Peru.”
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