In the end, despite a five-game winning streak to close the season, the Cincinnati Bengals' furious rally to make the 2025 NFL playoffs fell just short. With the Denver Broncos' blowout win over a backup-laden Kansas City Chiefs team,

The defensive issues that contributed to the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs led to major changes on Monday, when four assistants were fired — three on that side of the ball.

The Cincinnati Bengals, 9-8 during each of the last two seasons, fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't make the NFL playoffs this season, but they did enjoy a historic finish by star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, whose Saturday night performance against

When the NFL season ends Sunday night, the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase could become the fifth player since 1970 with a receiving triple crown.

Joe Burrow passed for 277 yards and a touchdown, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 19-17 win over the floundering Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes are still alive after narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 on Saturday. Despite starting the season 4-8, the Bengals have closed on a five-game win streak and have a path to the postseason if the Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins lose to or tie the New York Jets on Sunday.

It's Bengals vs. Steelers in the regular season finale in NFL Week 18. Follow along to see if Cincinnati get the win and a possible playoff berth.