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American Football Conference · AFC North
The Cincinnati Bengals were founded in 1967 and play their home games at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The franchise is owned by Mike Brown, with Duke Tobin serving as general manager and Zac Taylor as head coach. Dan Pitcher coordinates the offense while Al Golden leads the defense. The Bengals' recent history includes dramatic swings in fortune. After a dismal 2-14 campaign in 2019, the team climbed to a 10-7 record in 2021 and reached the Super Bowl. They followed that with a 12-4 season in 2022 and another playoff appearance. The 2023 and 2024 seasons each ended at 9-8, missing the postseason both years. The 2025 campaign brought a 6-11 finish, and the 2026 season currently sits at 2-2.
The 200 most recent checkable claims, from 80 pundits · 200 settled, averaging 71 out of 100.
Current Cincinnati Bengals players with the most articles taking a call on them in the last 30 days.
The seasons we hold results for, 2009 to 2026.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6–2 | — |
| 2025 | 6–11 | — |
| 2024 | 9–8 | — |
| 2023 | 9–8 | — |
| 2022 | 12–4 | Made the playoffs |
| 2021 | 10–7 | Reached the Super Bowl |
| 2020 | 4–11–1 | — |
| 2019 | 2–14 | — |
| 2018 | 6–10 | — |
| 2017 | 7–9 | — |
Each pundit’s standing lean on Cincinnati Bengals, measured against every other pundit who made a comparable call — same kind of claim, same season. +100 would mean the most bullish voice in every room; −100 the most bearish. At least two articles per pundit before a lean is shown, and the accuracy is how that pundit’s settled calls about this team have graded out.
more bullish than 95% of the room, across 3 articles · 15.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
more bullish than 95% of the room, across 2 articles · 15.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
Page 4 of 5 — unsettled claims first, then the settled ones, newest first.
“look for the Bengals to play well again on that side of the ball as they go to 3-0. Pick: Bengals 23, Steelers 13”
| 2016 |
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| 6–9–1 |
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| 2015 | 12–4 | Made the playoffs |
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| 2010 | 4–12 | — |
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| 2009 | 10–6 | Made the playoffs |
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more bullish than 94% of the room, across 2 articles · 0.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
more bearish than 100% of the room, across 3 articles · 86.1 accuracy on this team (3 settled)
more bearish than 97% of the room, across 3 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bearish than 89% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
“Bengals 27-20 over Steelers”
“The Bengals likely will activate pass-catching tight end Tanner Hudson from the practice squad to fill the open roster spot.”
“More than likely, they'll still let him go and hope that they can either save him by putting him on the practice squad”
“Bengals running back Tahj Brooks appears likely to make the roster as the team’s third running back unless Cincinnati adds someone from another roster.”
“Bengals running back Tahj Brooks appears likely to make the roster as the team's third running back unless Cincinnati adds someone from another roster.”
“His ability to make plays as a receiver may already put him above those he is competing with. If he can start consistently making standout plays as a returner, he should cement his place on the roster.”
“Given that Gesicki is a proven pass-catcher, and the Bengals used a fourth-round pick on All two years ago, they're near locks to make the roster.”
“Given that Gesicki is a proven pass-catcher, and the Bengals used a fourth-round pick on All two years ago, they're near locks to make the roster.”
“The 26-year-old Meyers, who spent some time in the CFL, has never played a down in an NFL regular-season game, but that could soon change because it's looking more and more likely that he's going to make the roster.”
“Backups: Cody Ford, Connor Lew, Brian Parker II, Jalen Rivers”
“Backups: Shemar Stewart, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell, T.J. Slaton Jr., Kris Jenkins Jr., Landon Robinson”
“Backups: Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, Jack Endries”
“Backups: Samaje Perine, Tahj Brooks ... Brooks played 41 percent of the special teams snaps, which is what should help him hold off Brightwell, Milton, Haynes and Bullock for the final spot.”
“Backups: Shemar Stewart, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell, T.J. Slaton Jr., Kris Jenkins Jr., Landon Robinson”
“Backups: Samaje Perine, Tahj Brooks”
“Backups: Cody Ford, Connor Lew, Brian Parker II, Jalen Rivers”
“Backups: Tacario Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, DJ Ivey IV”
“Backups: Shemar Stewart, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell, T.J. Slaton Jr., Kris Jenkins Jr., Landon Robinson”
“Backups: Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, Jack Endries”
“Backups: Tacario Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, DJ Ivey IV”
“Backups: Oren Burks, Shaka Heyward, Joe Giles-Harris”
“Backups: Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson, Jack Endries”
“Backups: Shemar Stewart, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell, T.J. Slaton Jr., Kris Jenkins Jr., Landon Robinson”
“Backups: Shemar Stewart, B.J. Hill, Cashius Howell, T.J. Slaton Jr., Kris Jenkins Jr., Landon Robinson”
“Backups: Oren Burks, Shaka Heyward, Joe Giles-Harris”
“Backups: Colbie Young, Mitch Tinsley, Dohnte Meyers”
“T.J. Slaton’s playing time against the Lions (six snaps) suggests he’s a roster lock as well despite the crowded position”
“Backups: Kyle Dugger, PJ Jules”
“Backups: Colbie Young, Mitch Tinsley, Dohnte Meyers”
“Backups: Kyle Dugger, PJ Jules”
“The tape doesn’t lie, and neither do the reps. That means Ivey is a lock to make the 53-man roster for the fourth consecutive season.”
“going five on the Bengals... I like Cincinnati outright.”
“I still got the Texans winning this one. You got the Texans? / No. I don't. ... But without Nico Collins, I just think there's a tremendous amount of pressure on CJ, frankly, to be perfect.”
“Cincinnati Bengals (+3) at Houston Texans ... If this is an early indication that the unit may regress (even slightly) from their stellar production last season, the Bengals could be live.”
“I got them putting up 31 points. I got them winning this game 31-27... Bengals... go on the road in Houston and get the win.”
“Bengals 23-20 over Texans”
“And the Bengals they're losing Trey Hendrickson to free agency or he's going to test free agency... if you're looking to replace Trey Hendrickson and you're trying to find life after Trey Hendrickson, which is what the Bengals are going to try to do”
“I know Trey he wants to be in Cincinnati... So I think Trade's going to come back”
“This cat can still play. Buccaneers get mauled in the jungle by Joe Burrow and the Bengals.”