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The Cincinnati Bengals could replicate the Seattle Seahawks' success by winning Super Bowl 61, following their postseason trip since 2022. NFL analyst Tom Blair believes the Bengals have the potential for a surprise Super Bowl run.
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Could Bengals replicate Seahawks, win Super Bowl 61?
Last season, the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl in their first postseason trip since 2022 and were division champs for the first time since 2020. Could the Cincinnati Bengals do the same and win Super Bowl 61 in their postseason trip since 2022?
NFL.com's Tom Blair thinks so. Blair picked five teams for NFL.com that could make surprise Super Bowl runs, including the Bengals.
Blair ranked teams on three areas: A Sam Darnold Score, ranking how much a quarterback has to prove, whether or not a team has a dominating unit like Seattle's defense and having "a Seahawks-ian player on the roster, which is to say, a savvy veteran addition, a breakout-bound development project or a smartly drafted potential rookie contributor."
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
Analyst Tom Blair suggests the Bengals have a strong chance to win Super Bowl 61, similar to the Seahawks' recent success.
The Bengals are evaluated based on their quarterback's performance, a strong team unit, and having key veteran players or promising rookies.
Super Bowl 61 is scheduled for February 14, 2027.
The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl in their first postseason trip since 2022 and were division champions for the first time since 2020.

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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Mathew McDoom works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Miami's Jackson Kuwatch works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's UC's Jack Dingle works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Logan Wilson works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Deondre Buford works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Jalen Kitna works out for Pro Day.
The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Logan Wilson (left) and Mathew McDoom work out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Mathew McDoom works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Miami's Jackson Kuwatch works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's UC's Jack Dingle works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Logan Wilson works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Deondre Buford works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Jalen Kitna works out for Pro Day.
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The Bengals invite 32 draft eligible players for an early morning workout for Pro Day at Paycor Stadium on Tuesday April 14, 2026. UC's Logan Wilson (left) and Mathew McDoom work out for Pro Day.
Quarterback Joe Burrow has nothing to prove in relation to Darnold, according to Blair, and the wide receiver room with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase, coupled with Burrow, are a dominating force.
The acquisition of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants gave the Bengals their veteran building block.
"With a little more help from the defense, Burrow can push them to the front of the pack," Blair wrote in his conclusion.
The Bengals spent their first two draft picks on defense, taking edge Cashius Howell in round two and cornerback Tacario Davis in the third round.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals Super Bowl 61 chances compared to Super Bowl 60 Seahawks run