NFL: Projecting The Final Playoff Field

By Evan Massey | Dec 16, 2014

Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greet in the middle of the field after the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) tries to jump into the stands after a second quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati Bengals, AFC 6th Seed

The Cincinnati Bengals are a very talented team, but they have gone through some injury issues this season. A.J. Green missed a big chunk of the early season, and that was the biggest issue as to why they had some rough games. Andy Dalton has been extremely inconsistent as well, but has seemingly gotten his act together now that we are closing in on the playoffs.

Assuming the Bengals win the game against the Denver Broncos at home and lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers like we have projected, then will finish with a 10-5-1 record. That would be just enough to squeak them into the playoffs as the sixth seed.

It will be very intriguing to see whether or not the Bengals are able to make a run once they get into the playoffs. They have the defense to slow down opposing offenses, and their offense is beginning to pick up with Dalton and rookie running back Jeremy Hill. Cincinnati has the talent, but they have to put everything together and pull out wins late in games against quality opponents.

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