Micah Parsons predicts Cincinnati Bengals will claim AFC No. 1 seed

Cincinnati currently holds the No. 7 seed at 4-2.

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Micah Parsons predicts the Bengals will finish as the AFC’s No. 1 seed 👀 Full video: https://t.co/oqj9Yrxbx0 https:// Via @BleacherReport on X

What happened: Per Bleacher Report, Micah Parsons projected the Cincinnati Bengals to finish atop the AFC standings at the end of the 2026 regular season. The projection arrives with Cincinnati riding a two-game winning streak after a 35-13 road victory on Oct. 25.

Why it matters: Jumping from the seventh seed to the top of the conference would secure the AFC's lone first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage. With the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline approaching, Cincinnati is positioning its roster for a second-half climb in the standings.

By the numbers: Cincinnati Bengals (2026 regular season): 4-2 overall record, No. 7 AFC seed, two-game winning streak, and a 35-13 final score in their Oct. 25 victory.

What to watch: Cincinnati looks to extend its winning streak in Week 8 while navigating roster decisions ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

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@BleacherReport 2026-10-28T02:18:32.753129+00:00

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