Beyond strictly looking at wins and losses, DVOA by Football Outsiders gives a clear picture of team performance.
The following Infographic shows the past 10 years of DVOA rankings (2008-2017) for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals had a steady climb year over year until they peaked in 2015 when they finished second in DVOA. Cincinnati has lost in the Wild Card round six times over the past 10 years.