Adam Schefter predicts Bengals will make playoffs in 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
ESPN insider Adam Schefter has reiterated his belief that the Cincinnati Bengals can make a playoff run in the 2026 NFL season, set to kick off in September. The Bengals revamped their defensive unit during the offseason and have been identified as a sleeper team in the AFC. Schefter highlighted the importance of recent acquisitions, including Dexter Lawrence, and noted the favorable schedule ahead. The Bengals aim to break a streak of three consecutive seasons without playoff appearances, starting their campaign against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
- •Bengals missed playoffs for three straight years before 2026.
- •Schefter praised defensive acquisitions, including Dexter Lawrence.
- •Bengals begin season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
- •Recent offseason efforts aim to bolster team performance.
- •2026 is viewed as a critical year for the franchise.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Schefter Doubles Down on Bold Bengals Playoffs Prediction
"The 2026 NFL season is only a few weeks away from fully getting going, with training camp having started all across the league.Each team is chasing the Seattle Seahawks for the right to be called Super Bowl champions. But it’s the work that is put in over the offseason and training camp that ultimately determines […] The post Adam Schefter Doubles Down on Bold Bengals Playoffs Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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