AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals · 2026
Season record
3-2
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Points scored and allowed
Points
Last and next game
Last game
W31–24 at Dolphins
Bye week — next up
AWAYat Ravens
Season schedule
Season
- W1TB33–27Won 33 to 27vs Buccaneers
Cincinnati Bengals won 33–27 at home vs the Buccaneers. Joe Burrow threw for 254 yards and 1 TD. Chase Brown led the rush for 56 yards and 1 TD.
- W2@HOU20–6Won 20 to 6@ Texans
Cincinnati Bengals won 20–6 on the road at the Texans. Joe Burrow threw for 207 yards and 2 TDs. Chase Brown led the rush for 80 yards.
- W3@PIT27–30Lost 27 to 30@ Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals lost 27–30 on the road at the Steelers. Joe Burrow threw for 282 yards and 3 TDs. Chase Brown led the rush for 61 yards.
- W4JAX17–22Lost 17 to 22vs Jaguars
Cincinnati Bengals lost 17–22 at home vs the Jaguars. Joe Burrow threw for 428 yards and 1 TD. Chase Brown led the rush for 10 yards.
- W5@MIA31–24Won 31 to 24@ Dolphins
Cincinnati Bengals won 31–24 on the road at the Dolphins. Joe Burrow threw for 190 yards and 4 TDs. Samaje Perine led the rush for 68 yards.
Bye Week - W7@BALOct 25Upcoming@ Ravens
- Spread BAL -3
- Moneyline CIN +130 / BAL -155
- Over/Under 50.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W8TENNov 1Upcomingvs Titans
- Spread CIN -6.5
- Moneyline TEN +235 / CIN -290
- Over/Under 49.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W9@ATLNov 8Upcoming@ Falcons
- Spread CIN -5.5
- Moneyline CIN -230 / ATL +190
- Over/Under 49.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W10PITNov 15Upcomingvs Steelers
- Spread CIN -3.5
- Moneyline PIT +164 / CIN -198
- Over/Under 47.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W11@WSHNov 23Upcoming@ Commanders
- Spread CIN -1.5
- Moneyline CIN -125 / WSH +105
- Over/Under 52.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W12NONov 29Upcomingvs Saints
- Spread CIN -6.5
- Moneyline NO +230 / CIN -285
- Over/Under 48.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W13@CLEDec 6Upcoming@ Browns
- Spread CIN -4.5
- Moneyline CIN -225 / CLE +185
- Over/Under 45.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W14KCDec 13Upcomingvs Chiefs
- Spread CIN -1.5
- Moneyline KC +105 / CIN -125
- Over/Under 48.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W15@CARDec 20Upcoming@ Panthers
- Spread CIN -2.5
- Moneyline CIN -148 / CAR +124
- Over/Under 47.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W16@INDDec 26Upcoming@ Colts
- Spread CIN -1.5
- Moneyline CIN -122 / IND +102
- Over/Under 52.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W17BALDec 31Upcomingvs Ravens
- Spread CIN -2.5
- Moneyline BAL +114 / CIN -135
- Over/Under 51.5
Odds shown for reference only. - W18CLEJan 9Upcomingvs Browns
- Spread CIN -7.5
- Moneyline CLE +280 / CIN -355
- Over/Under 43.5
Odds shown for reference only.
Season leaders
Passing
Joe Burrow QB
1,361 yds · 11 TD
Rushing
Chase Brown RB
246 yds · 1 TD
Receiving
Tee Higgins WR
423 yds · 1 TD
Playoff chances
Playoff chances
75.4%
ESPN Football Power Index
As of Oct 18, 2026
Starting lineup
Starting lineup
Offense
3WR 1TE
- WRJa'Marr Chase#1 · WRJa'Marr Chase6th-season starting wide receiver.
- Size 6' 0", 205 lbs
- Age 26
- Exp 6th Season
- College LSU
- Draft 2021: Rd 1, Pk 5 (CIN)
REC27YDS289TD4AVG10.7HighlightsNFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - WRDohnte Meyers#81 · WRDohnte Meyers1st-season starting wide receiver.
- Size 5' 11", 186 lbs
- Age 26
- Exp 1st Season
- College Delta State
REC13YDS141TD0AVG10.8 - WRTee Higgins#5 · WRTee Higgins7th-season starting wide receiver.
- Size 6' 4", 220 lbs
- Age 27
- Exp 7th Season
- College Clemson
- Draft 2020: Rd 2, Pk 33 (CIN)
REC27YDS423TD1AVG15.7 - LTOrlando Brown Jr.#75 · OTOrlando Brown Jr.9th-season starting offensive tackle.
- Size 6' 8", 350 lbs
- Age 30
- Exp 9th Season
- College Oklahoma
- Draft 2018: Rd 3, Pk 83 (BAL)
GP5 - LGDylan Fairchild#63 · GDylan Fairchild2nd-season starting guard.
- Size 6' 5", 318 lbs
- Age 23
- Exp 2nd Season
- College Georgia
- Draft 2025: Rd 3, Pk 81 (CIN)
GP5 - CTed Karras#64 · CTed Karras11th-season starting center.
- Size 6' 4", 310 lbs
- Age 33
- Exp 11th Season
- College Illinois
- Draft 2016: Rd 6, Pk 221 (NE)
GP5 - RGDalton Risner#66 · GDalton Risner8th-season starting guard.
- Size 6' 5", 312 lbs
- Age 31
- Exp 8th Season
- College Kansas State
- Draft 2019: Rd 2, Pk 41 (DEN)
GP5 - RTAmarius Mims#71 · OTAmarius Mims3rd-season starting offensive tackle.
- Size 6' 8", 350 lbs
- Age 24
- Exp 3rd Season
- College Georgia
- Draft 2024: Rd 1, Pk 18 (CIN)
GP5 - QBJoe Burrow#9 · QBJoe Burrow7th-season starting quarterback.
- Size 6' 4", 215 lbs
- Age 29
- Exp 7th Season
- College LSU
- Draft 2020: Rd 1, Pk 1 (CIN)
YDS1,361TD11INT3QBR73.5Highlights2× NFL Comeback Player of the Year - TEMike Gesicki#88 · TEMike Gesicki9th-season starting tight end.
- Size 6' 6", 245 lbs
- Age 31
- Exp 9th Season
- College Penn State
- Draft 2018: Rd 2, Pk 42 (MIA)
REC12YDS159TD4AVG13.3 - RBChase Brown#30 · RBChase Brown4th-season starting running back.
- Size 5' 10", 210 lbs
- Age 26
- Exp 4th Season
- College Illinois
- Draft 2023: Rd 5, Pk 163 (CIN)
CAR71YDS246TD1AVG3.5
Defense
Base 4-3 D
- LDEBoye Mafe#53 · DEBoye Mafe5th-season starting defensive end.
- Size 6' 4", 265 lbs
- Age 27
- Exp 5th Season
- College Minnesota
- Draft 2022: Rd 2, Pk 40 (SEA)
SOLO6SACK3FF1INT0 - LDTDexter Lawrence II#97 · DTDexter Lawrence II8th-season starting defensive tackle.
- Size 6' 5", 350 lbs
- Age 28
- Exp 8th Season
- College Clemson
- Draft 2019: Rd 1, Pk 17 (NYG)
SOLO9SACK3FF0INT0 - RDTJonathan Allen#93 · DTJonathan Allen10th-season starting defensive tackle.
- Size 6' 3", 300 lbs
- Age 31
- Exp 10th Season
- College Alabama
- Draft 2017: Rd 1, Pk 17 (WSH)
SOLO8SACK3FF1INT0 - RDEMyles Murphy#99 · DEMyles Murphy4th-season starting defensive end.
- Size 6' 5", 275 lbs
- Age 24
- Exp 4th Season
- College Clemson
- Draft 2023: Rd 1, Pk 28 (CIN)
SOLO3SACK1.5FF1INT0 - WLBDemetrius Knight Jr.#44 · LBDemetrius Knight Jr.2nd-season starting linebacker.
- Size 6' 2", 240 lbs
- Age 26
- Exp 2nd Season
- College South Carolina
- Draft 2025: Rd 2, Pk 49 (CIN)
SOLO19SACK0FF0INT0 - MLBBarrett Carter#49 · LBBarrett Carter2nd-season starting linebacker.
- Size 6' 0", 231 lbs
- Age 23
- Exp 2nd Season
- College Clemson
- Draft 2025: Rd 4, Pk 119 (CIN)
SOLO19SACK1.5FF1INT0 - SLBOren Burks#42 · LBOren Burks9th-season starting linebacker.
- Size 6' 3", 233 lbs
- Age 31
- Exp 9th Season
- College Vanderbilt
- Draft 2018: Rd 3, Pk 88 (GB)
SOLO7SACK0FF0INT0 - LCBTacario Davis#20 · CBTacario DavisRookie cornerback.
- Size 6' 4", 194 lbs
- Age 22
- Exp Rookie
- College Washington
- Draft 2026: Rd 3, Pk 72 (CIN)
SOLO9FF0INT0PD1 - SSJordan Battle#27 · SJordan Battle4th-season starting safety.
- Size 6' 1", 215 lbs
- Age 25
- Exp 4th Season
- College Alabama
- Draft 2023: Rd 3, Pk 95 (CIN)
SOLO21FF0INT3PD4 - FSBryan Cook#6 · SBryan Cook5th-season starting safety.
- Size 6' 1", 210 lbs
- Age 27
- Exp 5th Season
- College Cincinnati
- Draft 2022: Rd 2, Pk 62 (KC)
SOLO12FF1INT0PD0 - RCBDJ Turner IICBDJ Turner II4th-season starting cornerback.
- Size 5' 11", 185 lbs
- Age 25
- Exp 4th Season
- College Michigan
- Draft 2023: Rd 2, Pk 60 (CIN)
SOLO9FF0INT0PD5
Coaching
Coaching
Head coach
Zac Taylor
8th NFL season
Home stadium
Home stadium
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH · Turf · Outdoor
Team news
Team news
- Oct 17How can the Bengals improve after the bye week?Ben Baby on what the Bengals need to address coming out of their Week 6 bye.
- Oct 16Is 2026 the year for Joe Burrow and the Bengals?Ben Baby breaks down Burrow's successful start to the 2026 season and how the Bengals are "overperforming."
- Oct 13Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson out for season with torn pecBengals TE Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins that will sideline…
- Oct 12Samaje Perine gives Bengals a strong jolt to end 2-game skidWhen the run game was struggling, the Bengals turned to Perine, whose downhill style paid dividends.
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