The Bengalsand the Baltimore Ravens could have been playing for the AFC North this Sunday at Paycor Stadium. However, the cancellation of last Monday Night’s game between Cincinnati and Buffalo changed everything. With Damar Hamlin’s health as a priority, the NFL owners decided to make hugerule changes for the playoffs.
If the Bengals had won that game against the Bills, Cincinnati would have clinched the AFC North and might have had a shot at the No.2 seed. On the other side, if Cincinnati had lost with Buffalo, the Ravens would have had a chance to be divisional champions. That last part won’t happen.
So, after the recent adjustments to the playoffs made by the NFL, there’s one scenario in which a coin toss might determine the future for Bengals and Ravens. Continue reading to find all the details of what would be an incredible turn of events.
Can there be a coin toss for Bengals vs Ravens in the playoffs?
After canceling the game between the Bengals and the Bills, the NFL determinedto go with winning percentages over win-loss standingsand, that way, Cincinnati are officially the AFC North champions. Considering the Bengalsdidn’t play with the Bills, and there was no extra loss in their record, Baltimore have no shot at the division title.
However, not everything is lost for the Ravens meaning Cincinnati still have a lot to play for even though they’re locked as the No.3 seed in the AFC. If the Ravens beat the Bengals and the Chargers win overthe Denver Broncos, a coin toss option might be activated.
If Baltimore and Cincinnati haveto play each other in the Wild Card round, as a consequence of a Ravens’ win in Week 18,the site for that playoff game would be determined by a coin toss. That’s why the Bengals have to beat the Ravens in order to secure at least a home game in the playoffs.