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Bengals 2015 Playoff Meltdown

2016 • NFL • Player Mistake • Penalties
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THE STORY

On January 9, 2016, the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC Wild Card playoff game. After trailing 15–0, the Bengals took a 16–15 lead with 1:50 remaining. However, a fumble by running back Jeremy Hill and two personal foul penalties against the Bengals set up a game-winning 35-yard field goal for the Steelers, resulting in an 18–16 victory. (bengals.com)

TEAMS / PEOPLE: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers

WHY IT MATTERS

This loss marked the Bengals' fifth consecutive first-round playoff defeat, extending their postseason winless streak to 25 years. (en.wikipedia.org)

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