The Cincinnati Bengals produced the goods last year, with a 10-5-1 record that was good enough for a wildcard slot, but on the other side of the coin, they've reached the last four post-season campaigns with winning records and lost their first playoff game each time. Andy Dalton can't handle the prime time pressure while other quarterbacks thrive, and Cincinnati can wriggle out of the contract they handed him after this season, meaning it's a critical time in his career. The Bengals have the second toughest schedule of all, and while their roster is solid, it will take a big effort to match last year. They won't make it five post-seasons in a row, unfortunately for them and for Dalton too. 2015 Record: 8-8 (3rd in AFC North)
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