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Chris Roling

Best reactions after Bengals clinch playoff spot on Thursday night

The Cincinnati Bengals clinched a playoff spot on Thursday night after flying into New England for Saturday’s game against the Patriots.

Thanks to the New York Jets taking a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on “Thursday Night Football,” the Bengals clinched a berth they would have otherwise clinched with a win on Saturday.

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Those Bengals want more than a berth, of course, as they know the AFC North and No. 1 seed in the AFC remains on the table.

Before this weekend’s game, here’s a look at the best reactions after the Bengals clinched a playoff spot and the right to defend their AFC title.

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