2021 Cincinnati Bengals season

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2021 Cincinnati Bengals season
OwnerMike Brown
Head coachZac Taylor
Home fieldPaul Brown Stadium
Results
Record9–6
Division place1st AFC North
Pro BowlersWR Ja'Marr Chase
RB Joe Mixon
DE Trey Hendrickson
Uniform
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The 2021 season is the Cincinnati Bengals' 52nd season in the National Football League, their 54th overall and their third under head coach Zac Taylor. They are also playing in new uniforms for the first time since 2004.[1] They attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season. With a Week 7 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals improved on their win total from the previous year. The Bengals clinched their first winning season since 2015 after a Week 16 win over the Ravens.[2]

In the off-season, long-time Bengals receiver A. J. Green signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Green had been with the team since they drafted him in 2011.[3] He left the team 2nd in franchise history, behind Chad Johnson, in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions.

Offseason[]

Free agents[]

As of March 15, 2021[4]

Unrestricted[]

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
CB Mackensie Alexander Minnesota Vikings March 26[5] 1 year, $1.127 million
QB Brandon Allen Cincinnati Bengals March 10[6] 1 year, $1.5 million
K Randy Bullock Detroit Lions March 18[7] 1 year, $1.5 million
MLB Josh Bynes Carolina Panthers August 11[8] 1 year, $850K
TE Cethan Carter Miami Dolphins March 15[9] 3 years, $7.8 million
DT Christian Covington Los Angeles Chargers May 10[10] 1 year, $990K
DT Mike Daniels Cincinnati Bengals March 31[11] 1 year, $2.5 million
WR Alex Erickson Houston Texans March 18[12] 1 year, $1.2 million
OLB Jordan Evans Cincinnati Bengals March 28[13] 1 year, $1.127 million
WR A. J. Green Arizona Cardinals March 17[14] 1 year, $8 million
LS Clark Harris Cincinnati Bengals March 3[15] 1 year, $1.2 million
P Kevin Huber Cincinnati Bengals March 22[16] 1 year, $1.637 million
DE Margus Hunt Arizona Cardinals August 11[17] 1 year, $1.075 million
CB William Jackson III Washington Football Team March 16[18] 3 years, $42 million
DE Carl Lawson New York Jets March 15[19] 3 years, $45 million
RB Samaje Perine Cincinnati Bengals March 17[20] 2 years, $3.3 million
G Alex Redmond New England Patriots May 17[21] 1 year, $1.080 million
WR John Ross New York Giants March 16[22] 1 year, $2.5 million
CB LeShaun Sims
G Quinton Spain Cincinnati Bengals March 23[23] 1 year, $1.127 million
WR Mike Thomas Cincinnati Bengals March 18[24] 1 year, $1.015 million
S Shawn Williams Arizona Cardinals March 29[25] 1 year, $1.075 million
DT Xavier Williams Arizona Cardinals June 7[26] 1 year, $990K
FS Brandon Wilson Cincinnati Bengals March 16[27] 2 years, $4.625 million

Restricted[]

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
CB Tony Brown Cincinnati Bengals March 17[28] 1 year, $920K

Exclusive-Rights[]

Position Player 2021 Team Date signed Contract
DE Amani Bledsoe Cincinnati Bengals March 31[29] 1 year, $780K
CB Jalen Davis Cincinnati Bengals March 3[30] 1 year, $850K

Signings[]

Position Player 2020 team Date signed Contract
DE Trey Hendrickson New Orleans Saints March 15[31] 4 years, $60 million
CB Chidobe Awuzie Dallas Cowboys March 16[32] 3 years, $21.75 million
CB Mike Hilton Pittsburgh Steelers March 16[33] 4 years, $24 million
DT Larry Ogunjobi Cleveland Browns March 17[34] 1 year, $6.2 million
OT Riley Reiff Minnesota Vikings March 19[35] 1 year, $7.5 million
CB Eli Apple Carolina Panthers March 23[36] 1 year, $1.2 million
S Ricardo Allen Atlanta Falcons March 24[37] 1 year, $1.49 million
TE Thaddeus Moss Washington Football Team April 12[38] 1 year, $660K
WR Trent Taylor San Francisco 49ers May 17[39] 1 year, $920K
S Kavon Frazier Miami Dolphins May 27[40] 1 year, $990K
WR Reece Horn Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL) July 26[41] 1 year, $660K

Releases[]

Position Player Date released 2021 team Contract
C B. J. Finney March 5[42] Pittsburgh Steelers[43] 1 year, $1.127 million
DT Geno Atkins March 19[44]
OT Bobby Hart March 19[44] Buffalo Bills[45] 1 year, $1.127 million
RB Giovani Bernard April 7 [46] Tampa Bay Buccaneers[47] 1 year, $1.075 million

Trades[]

Draft[]

Main article: 2021 NFL Draft
2021 Cincinnati Bengals draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 5 Ja'Marr Chase *  Wide receiver LSU
2 46 Jackson Carman  Tackle Clemson from New England
3 69 Joseph Ossai  Defensive end Texas
4 111 Cameron Sample  Defensive end Tulane
4 122 Tyler Shelvin  Defensive tackle LSU from Arizona via Houston and New England
4 139 D'Ante Smith  Tackle East Carolina from New England
5 149 Evan McPherson  Kicker Florida
6 190 Trey Hill  Center Georgia
6 202 Chris Evans  Running back Michigan from Miami via Houston
7 235 Wyatt Hubert  Defensive end Kansas State from Detroit via Seattle
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Trades

  • Seattle traded center B. J. Finney and Detroit's seventh-round selection (No. 235) to Cincinnati for defensive end Carlos Dunlap.
  • Cincinnati traded Ryan Finley and seventh round selection (No. 248) to the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round selection (No. 202).
  • Cincinnati traded their second-round selection (38th overall) to the New England Patriots in exchange for the Patriots second-round selection (46th overall) and two fourth-round selections (122nd and 139th overall).

Undrafted free agents[]

The Bengals announced their Undrafted free agent class on May 14.[50]

2021 Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Date Cut
Pooka Williams Jr. RB Kansas May 14[51] August 31[52]
Pro Wells TE TCU August 16[53]
Antonio Phillips CB Ball State August 31[52]
Darius Hodge DE Marshall
Riley Lees WR Northwestern August 16[53]
Drue Chrisman P Ohio State August 31[52]
Gunnar Vogel OT Northwestern July 27[54]

Staff[]

Cincinnati Bengals staff
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Front office
  • Owner/President – Mike Brown
  • Executive vice president – Katie Blackburn
  • Vice president – Troy Blackburn
  • Vice president of player personnel – Paul Brown Jr.
  • General Manager/Director of player personnel – Duke Tobin
  • Personnel executive – Bill Tobin
  • College scouting director – Mike Potts
  • Pro scouting director – Steven Radicivec
Head coach
Offensive coaches
  • Offensive coordinator – Brian Callahan
  • Quarterbacks – Dan Pitcher
  • Running backs – Justin Hill
  • Wide receivers – Troy Walters
  • Assistant wide receivers - Brad Kragthorpe
  • Tight ends – James Casey
  • Offensive line/run game coordinator – Frank Pollack
  • Assistant offensive line – Ben Martin
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Lou Anarumo
  • Defensive line – Marion Hobby
  • Linebackers – Al Golden
  • Secondary/safeties – Robert Livingston
  • Cornerbacks – Steve Jackson
  • Senior defensive assistant – Mark Duffner
  • Defensive quality control – Jordan Kovacs
  • Defensive quality control – Louie Cioffi
Special teams coaches
  • Assistant special teams – Colt Anderson
Strength and conditioning
  • Strength and conditioning – Joey Boese
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Todd Hunt
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Garrett Swanson
Support staff
  • Director of coaching operations – Doug Rosfeld

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Current roster[]

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Rookies in italics

Roster updated December 27, 2021

50 active, 14 inactive, 14 practice squad (+1 exempt)

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NFL Top 100[]

Main article: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021
Rank Player Position Change
73 Trey Hendrickson DE N/A
90 Jessie Bates FS N/A

Preseason[]

The Bengals' preseason opponents and schedule were announced on May 12.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
1 August 14 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 19–14 1–0 Raymond James Stadium Recap
2 August 20 at Washington Football Team L 13–17 1–1 FedExField Recap
3 August 29 Miami Dolphins L 26–29 1–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap

Regular season[]

Schedule[]

The Bengals 2021 schedule was announced on May 12.[55]

Week Date Kickoff (ET) Opponent Result Record Venue TV Recap
1 September 12 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings W 27−24 (OT) 1−0 Paul Brown Stadium Fox Recap
2 September 19 1:00 p.m. at Chicago Bears L 17−20 1−1 Soldier Field Fox Recap
3 September 26 1:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh Steelers W 24–10 2–1 Heinz Field CBS Recap
4 September 30 8:20 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars W 24–21 3–1 Paul Brown Stadium NFLN/WLWT Recap
5 October 10 1:00 p.m. Green Bay Packers L 22–25 (OT) 3–2 Paul Brown Stadium Fox Recap
6 October 17 1:00 p.m. at Detroit Lions W 34–11 4–2 Ford Field Fox Recap
7 October 24 1:00 p.m. at Baltimore Ravens W 41–17 5–2 M&T Bank Stadium CBS Recap
8 October 31 1:00 p.m. at New York Jets L 31–34 5–3 MetLife Stadium CBS Recap
9 November 7 1:00 p.m. Cleveland Browns L 16–41 5–4 Paul Brown Stadium CBS Recap
10 Bye
11 November 21 4:05 p.m. at Las Vegas Raiders W 32–13 6–4 Allegiant Stadium CBS Recap
12 November 28 1:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers W 41–10 7–4 Paul Brown Stadium CBS Recap
13 December 5 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers L 22–41 7–5 Paul Brown Stadium CBS Recap
14 December 12 4:25 p.m. San Francisco 49ers L 23–26 (OT) 7–6 Paul Brown Stadium CBS Recap
15 December 19 4:05 p.m. at Denver Broncos W 15–10 8–6 Empower Field at Mile High CBS Recap
16 December 26 1:00 p.m. Baltimore Ravens W 41–21 9–6 Paul Brown Stadium CBS Recap
17 January 2 1:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs Paul Brown Stadium CBS
18 January 9 1:00 p.m. at Cleveland Browns FirstEnergy Stadium CBS

Notes:

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • All remaining games are subject to change—either due to flexible scheduling or COVID-19 issues.
  • Week 18 is subject to being flexed to Saturday, January 8.

Game summaries[]

Week 1: vs. Minnesota Vikings[]

Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Vikings 0 7 710024
Bengals 0 14 73327

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 84 °F (29 °C)
  • Game attendance: 56,525
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Jen Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the overtime win, the Bengals began their season 1–0 for the first time since 2018.

Week 2: at Chicago Bears[]

Week 2: Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 0 31417
Bears 7 0 01320

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 60,840
  • Referee: Land Clark
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura Okmin
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers[]

Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 7 7 10024
Steelers 0 7 0310

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 58,076
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

This was Cincinnati's first win in Pittsburgh since 2015.

Week 4: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars[]

Week 4: Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 7 0721
Bengals 0 0 141024

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 8:20 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,198
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV announcers (NFLN/Prime Video): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews and
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Bengals improved to 3–1 for the first time since 2018 with this win.

Week 5: vs. Green Bay Packers[]

Week 5: Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Packers 0 16 33325
Bengals 7 7 08022

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 64,195
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Lindsay Czarniak
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

This game featured five straight missed field goals between Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) and Packers kicker Mason Crosby (3) that took place during the final three minutes of regulation and Crosby's game-winning kick with two minutes to go in overtime. Cincinnati fell to 3–2 with the loss.

Week 6: at Detroit Lions[]

Week 6: Cincinnati Bengals at Detroit Lions – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 7 3 101434
Lions 0 0 01111

at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 50,831
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Jen Hale
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the win, the Bengals matched their 4-win total from the previous season.

Week 7: at Baltimore Ravens[]

Week 7: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 3 10 141441
Ravens 0 10 7017

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 70,659
  • Referee: Tony Corrente
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the win, the Bengals improved to 5–2, improving their 4–11–1 record from the previous season, moved into first place in the AFC North, and defeated the Ravens for the first time since Week 2 of the 2018 season. This was also the most points the Bengals have scored in a game since Week 16 of 2013.

Week 8: at New York Jets[]

Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 17 7731
Jets 7 7 31734

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 67,503
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 9: vs. Cleveland Browns[]

Week 9: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Browns 7 17 10741
Bengals 7 3 0616

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 60 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,451
  • Referee: Scott Novak
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson and Gene Steratore
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 11: at Las Vegas Raiders[]

Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 3 7 31932
Raiders 3 3 0713

at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 61,712
  • Referee: Jerome Boger
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 12: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers[]

Week 12: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Steelers 3 0 0710
Bengals 10 21 3741

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 44 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,238
  • Referee: Bill Vinovich
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the win, the Bengals swept the Steelers for the first time since 2009, and won three straight games against the Steelers for the first time since 1989–1990.

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Chargers[]

Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 16 8 01741
Bengals 0 13 9022

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 51 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 51,414
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 14: vs. San Francisco 49ers[]

Week 14: San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
49ers 3 14 30626
Bengals 3 3 014323

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: December 12
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 45 °F (7 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,481
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ Ross
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 15: at Denver Broncos[]

Week 15: Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 3 3 9015
Broncos 0 3 7010

at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: December 19
  • Game time: 4:05 p.m. EST/2:05 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 61 °F (16 °C)
  • Game attendance: 76,134
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Week 16: vs. Baltimore Ravens[]

Week 16: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 7 7 0721
Bengals 10 21 3741

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Mostly sunny, 53 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,922
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

Joe Burrow threw for 525 yards breaking the Bengals franchise record. With the win, the Bengals swept the Ravens for the first time since 2015, and clinching their first winning season since that same year.

Week 17: vs. Kansas City Chiefs[]

Week 17: Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chiefs 0 0 000
Bengals 0 0 000

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: January 2
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson and Gene Steratore
  • Preview

Standings[]

Division[]

AFC North
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 W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Cincinnati Bengals 9 6 0 .600 4–1 7–3 410 324 W2
Baltimore Ravens 8 7 0 .533 1–4 5–6 355 356 L4
Pittsburgh Steelers 7 7 1 .500 2–2 5–5 301 371 L1
Cleveland Browns 7 8 0 .467 2–2 4–6 314 329 L2

Conference[]

AFC
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# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division leaders
1 y – Kansas City Chiefs West 11 4 0 .733 4–1 6–4 .540 .524 W8
2 Tennessee Titans South 10 5 0 .667 4–1 6–4 .478 .487 W1
3[a] Cincinnati Bengals North 9 6 0 .600 4–1 7–3 .451 .426 W2
4[a][b] Buffalo Bills East 9 6 0 .600 4–1 6–5 .491 .459 W2
Wild cards
5[c] Indianapolis Colts South 9 6 0 .600 3–2 7–3 .502 .430 W3
6[b][c] New England Patriots East 9 6 0 .600 3–2 7–3 .502 .430 L2
7[d][e] Miami Dolphins East 8 7 0 .533 3–2 5–5 .444 .375 W7
In the hunt
8[d][f] Baltimore Ravens North 8 7 0 .533 1–4 5–6 .520 .471 L4
9[d][e][f][g] Los Angeles Chargers West 8 7 0 .533 2–2 5–5 .522 .504 L2
10[g] Las Vegas Raiders West 8 7 0 .533 2–3 6–4 .522 .529 W2
11 Pittsburgh Steelers North 7 7 1 .500 2–2 5–5 .522 .486 L1
12[h] Cleveland Browns North 7 8 0 .467 2–2 4–6 .516 .405 L2
13[h] Denver Broncos West 7 8 0 .467 1–3 3–7 .462 .357 L2
Eliminated from postseason contention
14[i] New York Jets East 4 11 0 .267 0–5 4–7 .493 .417 W1
15[i] Houston Texans South 4 11 0 .267 3–2 4–7 .480 .367 W2
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South 2 13 0 .133 0–5 2–8 .511 .567 L7
Tiebreakers[j]
  1. ^ a b Cincinnati wins tiebreaker over Buffalo based on conference record.
  2. ^ a b Buffalo wins tiebreaker over New England based on division record.
  3. ^ a b Indianapolis wins tiebreaker over New England based on head-to-head victory.
  4. ^ a b c Miami wins tiebreaker over Baltimore based on conference record.
  5. ^ a b Miami wins tiebreaker over LA Chargers based on record vs. common opponents. Division tiebreaker initially used to eliminated las Vegas (see below).
  6. ^ a b Baltimore wins tiebreaker over LA Chargers based on head-to-head victory. Division tiebreaker initially used to eliminate Las Vegas (see below).
  7. ^ a b LA Chargers wins tiebreaker over Las Vegas based on head-to-head victory.
  8. ^ a b Cleveland wins tiebreaker over Denver based on head-to-head victory.
  9. ^ a b NY Jets wins tiebreaker over Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  10. ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
Legend
w — Clinched wild card
x — Clinched playoff berth
y — Clinched division
z — Clinched first-round bye and home-field advantage

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