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.
Key points
Cincinnati Bengals could win Super Bowl 61
Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60
Bengals' postseason trip started in 2022
Tom Blair believes Bengals can make a surprise run
Factors include quarterback performance and team dynamics
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Could Bengals replicate Seahawks, win Super Bowl 61?
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."
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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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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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Bengals host Pro Day for draft eligible players
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.
