Bengals' playoff hopes rise despite loss to Ravens, crucial games ahead against Chargers and Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Baltimore Ravens on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 10, dropping to a 4-6 record and placing them 9th in the AFC standings. Despite their loss, the Bengals saw their playoff chances increase from 30% to 42% due to losses by the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts, the latter holding tiebreakers over Cincinnati. The Bengals' upcoming games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers will be crucial, as winning these could significantly improve their playoff position. Currently, the Bengals have a chance to control their own destiny by winning most of their remaining games, although they will still likely need assistance from other team losses.