The Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) fell to the San Francisco 49ers (7-6) on Sunday and with four games to play in the regular season have put themselves in a tight situation. For the Bengals to make the playoffs, they likely can't afford to lose more than one more game.
The two most important games for Cincinnati to win are against the Ravens and Browns. If the Bengals win both games, they can win the AFC North which would guarantee them a spot in the postseason.
Prior to Sunday's loss to the 49ers, the Bengals were the No. 7 seed in the AFC. Now, they are on the outside looking in. It will be a race to the finish line.
