It doesn’t feel like long ago that the Cincinnati Bengals were playing football in cold December weather and trying to chase down a playoff spot in the AFC. The biggest question for the Bengals in 2025 seems obvious: can the team return to the playoffs after missing the postseason field in each of the last two seasons? With the pieces the Bengals have on offense – specifically quarterback Joe Burrow and his two favorite receivers, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins – the answer should be yes.