Cincinnati Bengals Playoffs 2027
Cincinnati Bengals 2027 playoff page: record 1-0, AFC North. They are in the hunt, level behind the last wild-card spot with 16 games left. Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:45 AM EDT.
2026 NFL playoffs · AFC North
1-0Record—AFC seed0-0Conf. recordW1Streak16Games left
2026 regular season
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs  Buccaneers | W 33-27 | |
| 2 | at  Texans | ||
| 3 | at  Steelers | ||
| 4 | vs  Jaguars | ||
| 5 | at  Dolphins | ||
| 7 | at  Ravens | ||
| 8 | vs  Titans | ||
| 9 | at  Falcons | ||
| 10 | vs Steelers | ||
| 11 | at  Commanders | ||
| 12 | vs  Saints | ||
| 13 | at  Browns | ||
| 14 | vs  Chiefs | ||
| 15 | at  Panthers | ||
| 16 | at  Colts | ||
| 17 | vs Ravens | ||
| 18 | vs Browns |
Team playoff FAQ
When do the 2027 NFL playoffs start?
The Wild Card Round is scheduled for 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18, the weekend after the 2026 regular season ends (2027-01-10). The NFL calls this the 2026-27 postseason.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
7 teams from each conference — 4 division winners plus 3 wild cards — for 14 in total. Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a first-round bye.
Are the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2027 playoffs?
Not yet. They are level behind the last wild-card spot with 16 games to play.