2016 Cincinnati Bengals season

NFL team season August 2023 March 2026 Cincinnati Bengals 2016 6–9–1 3rd AFC North Marvin Lewis Mike Brown Paul Brown Stadium Did not qualify DT Geno AtkinsQB Andy DaltonDE Carlos DunlapWR A. J. GreenOT Andrew Whitworth File:Cincinnati Bengals Uniforms 2016-2020.png Bengals seasons The 2016 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 47th in the National Football League (NFL), their 49th overall and their 14th under head coach Marvin Lewis. The Bengals regressed from their 12–4 record from 2015, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2010, finishing 6–9–1, and finishing in 3rd place in their division. This season would see the Bengals play in London for the first time ever, where they tied the Washington Redskins 27–27. 3 Offseason Organizational changes On January 12, 2016, defensive backs coach Vance Joseph was hired as the new defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins.https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-hire-vance-joseph-as-defensive-coordinator-0ap3000000621601 Dolphins hire Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator Wesseling Chris 2016-01-12 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On the same day, linebackers coach Matt Burke also was hired as the new linebackers coach of the Miami Dolphins.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/1/12/10757322/miami-dolphins-hire-bengals-linebackers-coach-matt-burke Miami Dolphins hire Bengals linebackers coach Matt Burke Kirkendall Josh 2016-01-12 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On January 13, offensive coordinator Hue Jackson was hired as the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns.https://www.nfl.com/news/cleveland-browns-hire-hue-jackson-as-head-coach-0ap3000000621189 Cleveland Browns hire Hue Jackson as head coach Wesseling Chris 2016-01-13 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On January 15, quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese was promoted to offensive coordinator.https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-hire-ken-zampese-as-offensive-coordinator-0ap3000000623103 Bengals hire Ken Zampese as offensive coordinator Orr Conor 2016-01-15 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On the same day, former New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Haslett was hired as the new linebackers coach.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/1/15/10775764/bengals-hire-former-saints-head-coach-jim-haslett-linebackers-coach Bengals hire former Saints head coach Jim Haslett to replace Matt Burke as linebackers coach Marcum Jason 2016-01-15 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On January 18, the Bengals hired former Miami Dolphins assistant coaches Bill Lazor as the new quarterbacks coach, and Kevin Coyle as the new defensive backs coach, as well as hiring Washington Redskins assistant coach Jacob Burney as the new defensive line coach.https://www.espn.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/21221/bengals-bill-lazor-kevin-coyle-add-coaching-staff-additions Bengals add Bill Lazor, Kevin Coyle, Jacob Burney to coaching staff Harvey Coley 2016-01-18 ESPN 2016-08-01 On January 19, defensive line coach Jay Hayes was hired to be the new defensive line coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Four-Assistants-Added-to-Koetters-Staff/83eac3c7-deb8-48e1-a8c4-f144c63a77f1 Four Assistants Added to Koetter's Staff Smith Scott 2016-01-19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160609235927/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Four-Assistants-Added-to-Koetters-Staff/83eac3c7-deb8-48e1-a8c4-f144c63a77f1 2016-06-09 dead Contract extensions On March 4, the Bengals signed wide receiver Brandon Tate to a one-year extension through 2017 worth $1,024,000.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641284/article/bengals-resign-wideout-brandon-tate https://web.archive.org/web/20160307004611/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641284/article/bengals-resign-wideout-brandon-tate dead March 7, 2016 Bengals re-sign wideout Brandon Tate Orr Conor 2016-03-04 NFL.com 2016-08-03 On March 7, the Bengals signed center T. J. Johnson to a one-year extension through 2017 worth $600,000.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/3/7/11172462/bengals-re-sign-t-j-johnson-who-was-set-to-be-an-exclusive-rights Bengals re-sign T.J. Johnson who was set to be an exclusive rights free agent Marcum Jason 2016-03-07 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-03 On May 17, the Bengals signed safety Shawn Williams to a four-year extension through 2020 worth $19.5 million.https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-sign-shawn-williams-to-4-year-extension-0ap3000000663119 Bengals sign Shawn Williams to 4-year extension NFL.com 2016-08-03 On June 8, the Bengals signed halfback Giovani Benard to a three-year extension through 2019 worth $15.5 million.https://www.nfl.com/news/giovani-bernard-signs-15-5m-extension-with-bengals-0ap3000000667741 Giovani Bernard signs $15.5M extension with Bengals Patra Kevin 2016-06-08 NFL.com 2016-08-03 On August 2, the Bengals signed tight end Ryan Hewitt to a three-year extension through 2019 worth $7.5 million.https://www.nfl.com/news/ryan-hewitt-signs-three-year-extension-with-bengals-0ap3000000678877 Ryan Hewitt signs three-year extension with Bengals Sessler Marc 2016-08-02 NFL.com 2016-08-03 Roster changes Acquisitions Pre-Draft The first transactions of the year occurred shortly after the conclusion of the 2015 regular season on January 8, when the Bengals signed kicker Zach Hocker, defensive end Dezmond Johnson and safety Floyd Raven to Reserve/Future contracts.http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2016/01/07/Cast-off-Cincinnati-Bengals-QB-Andy-Dalton-might-play/4151452151466/ Cast off, Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton might play Wallner Jeff 2016-01-07 UPI 2016-08-01 On January 11, the Bengals signed wide receiver Michael Bennett and Jake Kumerow, offensive lineman Trey Hopkins, linebacker Jeff Luc and Jayson DiManche, and tight end Matt Lengel to reserve/future contracts.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/1/11/10751032/jeff-luc-among-5-bengals-signed-to-future-contracts Jeff Luc among 5 Bengals signed to future contracts Marcum Jason 2016-01-11 Cincy Jungle 2016-07-31 Additionally, the Bengals signed running back Bronson Hill to a reserve/future contract on February 2, and tight end John Peters on February 3.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/2/2/10894522/running-back-bronson-hill-signs-with-bengals Running back Bronson Hill signs with Bengals Marcum Jason 2016-02-02 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/2/3/10908298/tight-end-john-peters-signs-future-contract-to-re-join-bengals Tight end John Peters signs future contract to re-join Bengals Marcum Jason 2016-02-03 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On February 8, the Bengals signed Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Darryl Baldwin and New York Giants cornerback Chykie Brown.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/2/8/10939232/bengals-sign-ot-darryl-baldwin-cb-chykie-brown Bengals sign OT Darryl Baldwin, CB Chykie Brown Marcum Jason 2016-02-08 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On March 17, the Bengals signed Oakland Raiders safety Taylor Mays.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/3/17/11256108/taylor-mays-signs-contract-to-reunite-with-the-bengals Taylor Mays signs contract to reunite with the Bengals Howe Connor 2016-03-17 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On March 29, 2016, they signed Cleveland Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby.https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-to-sign-veteran-linebacker-karlos-dansby-0ap3000000648646 Bengals to sign veteran linebacker Karlos Dansby Sessler Marc 2016-03-29 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On March 30, the Bengals signed New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000648994/article/cincinnati-bengals-agree-to-deal-with-brandon-lafell https://web.archive.org/web/20160330234706/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000648994/article/cincinnati-bengals-agree-to-deal-with-brandon-lafell dead March 30, 2016 Cincinnati Bengals agree to deal with Brandon LaFell Patra Kevin 2016-03-30 NFL.com 2016-08-01 Post-Draft On May 8, the Bengals signed four undrafted free agents: kicker Jonathan Brown (Louisville), linebacker Gionni Paul (Utah), offensive lineman Trip Thurman (Florida), and cornerback Corey Tindal (Marshall).http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/5/8/11635204/bengals-sign-trip-thurman-gionni-paul-corey-tindal-jon-brown Bengals sign Trip Thurman, Gionni Paul, Corey Tindal and Jon Brown Marcum Jason 2016-05-08 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On May 11, the Bengals signed former Louisville offensive lineman Aaron Epps (UDFA).http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-add-young-tackle-and-release-another/f50c0697-6577-468a-b3c9-feaeeab472cf Bengals add young tackle and release another Hobson Geoff 2016-05-11 Cincinnati Bengals 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160727203420/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-add-young-tackle-and-release-another/f50c0697-6577-468a-b3c9-feaeeab472cf 2016-07-27 dead On May 16, the Bengals signed former Buffalo quarterback Joe Licata (UDFA).http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Notes-QB-move-Boyd-signs/617a169f-96ca-4a91-892d-c92f2eea3b1a Notes: QB move; Boyd signs Hobson Geoff 2016-05-16 Cincinnati Bengals 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160722182936/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Notes-QB-move-Boyd-signs/617a169f-96ca-4a91-892d-c92f2eea3b1a 2016-07-22 dead On May 26, the Bengals signed fullback Andrew Bonnet.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/5/25/11774806/bengals-sign-fb-andrew-bonnet-waive-k-jonathan-brown Bengals sign FB Andrew Bonnet, waive K Jonathan Brown Marcum Jason 2016-05-25 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 On July 26, the Bengals signed former Calgary wide receiver Rashaun Simonise (UDFA).http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Tuesdays-moves-not-expected-to-make-immediate-impact-/ba635cf1-fbfd-4e15-ba74-401bb84cffce Tuesday's moves not expected to make immediate impact 2016-07-26 Cincinnati Bengals 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160801082201/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Tuesdays-moves-not-expected-to-make-immediate-impact-/ba635cf1-fbfd-4e15-ba74-401bb84cffce 2016-08-01 dead On July 27, the Bengals signed former Nebraska defensive end Jack Gangwish (UDFA).http://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/cincinnati-bengals-sign-former-husker-de-jack-gangwish/article_e3b25e30-5408-11e6-8da4-4f37309fc0f7.html Cincinnati Bengals sign former Husker DE Jack Gangwish 2016-07-29 Big Red Today 2016-08-01 On July 28, the Bengals signed safety Jimmy Wilson.http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/7/28/12317020/bengals-sign-former-dolphins-chargers-safety-jimmy-wilson Bengals sign former Dolphins, Chargers safety Jimmy Wilson Marcum Jason 2016-07-28 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 Departures Of the Bengals' unrestricted free agents, wide receiver Mohamed Sanu signed a 5-year $40 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 11.https://www.nfl.com/news/falcons-mohamed-sanu-agree-to-five-year-deal-0ap3000000643258 Falcons, Mohamed Sanu agree to five-year deal Patra Kevin 2016-03-10 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On the same day, wide receiver Marvin Jones signed a 5-year $40 million contract with the Detroit Lions.http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/03/11/lions-finalize-40-million-5-year-deal-with-wr-marvin-jones/ Lions Finalize $40 Million, 5-Year Deal With WR Marvin Jones Trister Noah 2016-03-11 CBS Detroit 2016-08-01 On April 6, safety Reggie Nelson signed a 2-year $12 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-sign-former-bengals-safety-reggie-nelson-0ap3000000651123 Raiders sign former Bengals safety Reggie Nelson Wesseling Chris 2016-04-06 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On August 4, cornerback Leon Hall signed a one-year $2 million deal with the New York Giants.August 4, 2016 Leon Hall signs one-year contract with New York Giants https://www.nfl.com/news/leon-hall-signs-one-year-contract-with-new-york-giants-0ap3000000679611 2016-08-04 NFL.com On April 26, the Bengals released linebacker A.J. Hawk.https://www.nfl.com/news/cincinnati-bengals-release-linebacker-a-j-hawk-0ap3000000656083 Cincinnati Bengals release linebacker A.J. Hawk Sessler Marc 2016-04-26 NFL.com 2016-08-01 On May 11, offensive lineman Darryl Baldwin was released. On May 16, undrafted free agent quarterback Matt Johnson was released. On July 20, undrafted free agent cornerback Corey Tindal was released.http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Notes-Bengals-cut-rookie-CB-to-go-one-under-limit-Pre-registration-urged-for-Dres-Saturday-camp-/4bb8ff20-94c1-46a9-b0f8-f2b13eb02efa Notes: Bengals cut rookie CB to go one under limit; Pre-registration urged for Dre's Saturday camp Hobson Geoff 2016-07-20 Cincinnati Bengals 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160723082336/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Notes-Bengals-cut-rookie-CB-to-go-one-under-limit-Pre-registration-urged-for-Dres-Saturday-camp-/4bb8ff20-94c1-46a9-b0f8-f2b13eb02efa 2016-07-23 dead On July 26, defensive end Dezmond Johnson and undrafted free agent running back DyShawn Mobley were released. 2016 NFL draft 2016 NFL draft Pre-draft Prior to the draft, the Bengals held visits for 40 players; 15 had private visits, 5 players visited during the NFL Scouting Combine, 1 met during the Senior Bowl, and 2 at the East–West Shrine Game, 11 had private workouts, while 2 had local visits.http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam 2016 NFL Draft Prospect Visits Tracked by Team Cherepinsky Walter 2016-04-25 Walter Football 2016-08-01 bot: unknown https://web.archive.org/web/20160425201434/http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam 2016-04-25 Draft 2016 Cincinnati Bengals Draft Round Selection Player Position College 1 24 William Jackson III CB Houston 2 55 Tyler Boyd WR Pittsburgh 3 87 Nick Vigil MLB Utah State 4 122 Andrew Billings DT Baylor 5 161 Christian WestermanG Arizona State 6 199 Cody Core WR Ole Miss 7 245 Clayton Fejedelem S Illinois Undrafted free agents After the draft, the Bengals signed the following undrafted free agents. PositionPlayerCollegeDERyan BrownMississippi StateRBTra CarsonTexas A&MRBDy'shawn MobleyEastern KentuckyG-CAlex CooperHoustonG-CAlex RedmondUCLADTDavid DeanVirginiaWRAlex EricksonWisconsinWRAntwane GrantWestern KentuckyWRAlonzo RussellToledoLBDarien HarrisMichigan StateCBDarius HillaryWisconsinQBMatt JohnsonBowling GreenTJohn WeidenaarMontana StateQBJoe LicataBuffaloSource:http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/A-look-at-CFAs-List-of-try-out-players/cffc438b-efa3-4272-a00f-934615e617b6 A look at CFAs; List of try-out players Hobson Geoff 2016-05-06 Cincinnati Bengals 2016-08-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20160811231042/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/A-look-at-CFAs-List-of-try-out-players/cffc438b-efa3-4272-a00f-934615e617b6 2016-08-11 deadhttp://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/5/6/11607790/bengals-announce-2016-udfa-signings Bengals announce 2016 college free agent signings Phelps Kyle 2016-05-06 Cincy Jungle 2016-08-01 Schedule Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 12, 2016 Minnesota Vikings L 16–17 0–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 2 August 18, 2016 at Detroit Lions W 30–14 1–1 Ford Field Recap 3 August 28 at Jacksonville Jaguars L 21–26 1–2 EverBank Field Recap 4 September 1, 2016 Indianapolis Colts L 10–13 1–3 Paul Brown Stadium Recap Regular season Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 11 at New York Jets W 23–22 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap 2 September 18 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 16–24 1–1 Heinz Field Recap 3 September 25 Denver Broncos L 17–29 1–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 4 September 29, 2016 Miami Dolphins W 22–7 2–2 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 5 October 9 at Dallas Cowboys L 14–28 2–3 AT&T Stadium Recap 6 October 16 at New England PatriotsL 17–35 2–4 Gillette Stadium Recap 7 October 23 Cleveland Browns W 31–17 3–4 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 8 October 30 Washington Redskins T 27–27 (OT) 3–4–1 United Kingdom Wembley Stadium (London) Recap 9Bye 10 November 14, 2016 at New York Giants L 20–21 3–5–1 MetLife Stadium Recap 11 November 20 Buffalo Bills L 12–16 3–6–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 12 November 27 at Baltimore Ravens L 14–19 3–7–1 M&T Bank Stadium Recap 13 December 4 Philadelphia Eagles W 32–14 4–7–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 14 December 11 at Cleveland Browns W 23–10 5–7–1 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap 15 December 18 Pittsburgh Steelers L 20–24 5–8–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 16 December 24, 2016 at Houston Texans L 10–12 5–9–1 NRG Stadium Recap 17 January 1 Baltimore Ravens W 27–10 6–9–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 1: at New York Jets Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets – Game summary September 11 1:00 p.m. EDT Bengals 3 10 7 3 Jets 7 9 0 6 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 78,160 79 F C Clete Blakeman CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter NYJ – Quincy Enunwa 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Nick Folk kick), 7:40. Jets 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:49. CIN – Mike Nugent 33-yard field goal, 1:29. Jets 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:13. Second quarter CIN – A. J. Green 54-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 11:23. Bengals 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 2:11. NYJ – Eric Decker 15-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (kick failed, wide right), 9:38. Jets 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 1:45. NYJ – Nick Folk 45-yard field goal, 3:19. Jets 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 4:42. CIN – Mike Nugent 21-yard field goal, 0:00. Jets 16–13. Drive: 12 plays, 82 yards, 3:19. Third quarter CIN – Jeremy Hill 12-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 3:09. Bengals 20–16. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, 4:09. Fourth quarter NYJ – Nick Folk 20-yard field goal, 11:26. Bengals 20–19. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:43. NYJ – Nick Folk 23-yard field goal, 3:23. Jets 22–20. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 5:39. CIN – Mike Nugent 47-yard field goal, 0:54. Bengals 23–22. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 2:29. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 23/30, 366 yards, TD, INT NYJ – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 19/35, 189 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers CIN – Jeremy Hill – 9 rushes, 31 yards, TD NYJ – Matt Forte – 22 rushes, 96 yards Top receivers CIN – A. J. Green – 12 receptions, 180 yards, TD NYJ – Matt Forte – 5 receptions, 59 yards In a hard fought affair, Andy Dalton threw for 366 yards and a touchdown, but was sacked a career-high seven times. A. J. Green finished the game with 12 receptions for 180 yards plus a touchdown. The Bengals trailed by one with just over three minutes left in the game, but Dalton completed all four of his passes for 33 yards to set up Mike Nugent's go-ahead field goal with 54 seconds remaining. Three plays into the ensuing Jets' drive, Bengals' defensive back Josh Shaw recorded his first interception, picking off Ryan Fitzpatrick on a 3rd and 10 to seal a third straight season-opening victory for Cincinnati as they started 1–0.Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets - September 11th, 2016 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110nyj.htm 2024-11-26 Pro-Football-Reference.com en The Bengals snapped their nine-game road losing streak against the Jets, winning on the road in New York for the first time since the 1981 season.New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/new-york-jets/teamvsteam?opp=7&ha=H The Football Database Week 2: at Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary September 18 1:00 pm. EDT Bengals 3 3 3 7 Steelers 7 3 7 7 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 65,072 72 F C, cloudy Pete Morelli CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter PIT – Xavier Grimble 20-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 3:46. Steelers 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:43. CIN – Mike Nugent 25-yard field goal, 0:23. Steelers 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:23. Second quarter PIT – Chris Boswell 49-yard field goal, 4:10. Steelers 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:55. CIN – Mike Nugent 33-yard field goal, 0:00. Steelers 10–6. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 0:48. Third quarter PIT – Jesse James 9-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 6:16. Steelers 17–6. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 3:20. CIN – Mike Nugent 21-yard field goal, 2:10. Steelers 17–9. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:06. Fourth quarter PIT – DeAngelo Williams 4-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 6:48. Steelers 24–9. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:54. CIN – Giovani Bernard 25-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 3:25. Steelers 24–16. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:23. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 31/54, 366 yards, TD PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 19/37, 259 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers CIN – Jeremy Hill – 11 rushes, 22 yards PIT – DeAngelo Williams – 32 rushes, 94 yards Top receivers CIN – Giovani Bernard – 9 receptions, 100 yards, TD PIT – Sammie Coates – 2 receptions, 97 yards On a rain-soaked Heinz Field, the Bengals' offense struggled to get much going against the Steelers. All three of the Bengals' red zone trips resulted in Mike Nugent field goals, while Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw three touchdowns. With just under seven minutes left in the game, Roethlisberger tossed a four-yard touchdown to running back DeAngelo Williams that gave Pittsburgh a 24–9 lead. The Bengals responded, however, as Andy Dalton drove Cincinnati to a quick score, finding Giovani Bernard on a 25-yard touchdown to make it 24–16. Trying to tie the game, Cincinnati drove to the Steelers' 39-yard line with two minutes left in the game, but rookie receiver Tyler Boyd's fumble sealed a Bengals loss. It appeared Boyd 's knee was down before he lost control of the ball on a hit by James Harrison, but upon review, the call stood and the Bengals dropped to 1–1. Dalton threw for 366 yards for the second straight week, giving him the NFL lead in passing yards (732) through two weeks. Week 3: vs. Denver Broncos Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary September 25 1:00 pm. EDT Broncos 3 13 0 13 Bengals 7 7 0 3 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 63,850 81 F C, sunny John Parry CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Jeremy Hill 3-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 11:07. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:50. DEN – Brandon McManus 20-yard field goal, 4:05. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 7:02. Second quarter DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 41-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 13:57. Broncos 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:03. CIN – Jeremy Hill 4-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 4:57. Bengals 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:36. DEN – Emmanuel Sanders 7-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (kick blocked), 0:28. Broncos 16–14. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:29. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 34-yard field goal, 14:52. Bengals 17–16. Drive: 15 plays, 60 yards, 8:18. DEN – John Phillips 1-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (run failed), 6:56. Broncos 22–17. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:56. DEN – Demaryius Thomas 55-yard pass from Trevor Siemian (Brandon McManus kick), 4:23. Broncos 29–17. Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 1:39. Top passers DEN – Trevor Siemian – 23/35, 312 yards, 4 TD CIN – Andy Dalton – 21/31, 206 yards, INT Top rushers DEN – C. J. Anderson – 14 rushes, 37 yards CIN – Jeremy Hill – 17 rushes, 97 yards, 2 TD Top receivers DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 9 receptions, 117 yards, 2 TD CIN – A. J. Green – 8 receptions, 77 yards Hosting the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos, Andy Dalton's 300-yard streak was stopped, throwing for just 206 yards. It was also his second straight game in which he did not throw a touchdown pass. With the loss, the Bengals dropped to 1–2 and third place in the AFC North. Week 4: vs. Miami Dolphins Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary September 29 Thursday 8:25 pm. EDT Dolphins 7 0 0 0 Bengals 10 6 3 3 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 60,834 62 F C, mostly cloudy Bill Vinovich NFLN Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 42-yard field goal, 9:51. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 5:09. MIA – Kenny Stills 74-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Andrew Franks kick), 9:04. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 2 plays, 81 yards, 0:47. CIN – A. J. Green 7-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 3:19. Bengals 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:24. Second quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 22-yard field goal, 4:12. Bengals 13–7. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 8:25. CIN – Mike Nugent 43-yard field goal, 1:06. Bengals 16–7. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:01. Third quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 22-yard field goal, 6:09. Bengals 19–7. Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:16. Fourth quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 47-yard field goal, 13:30. Bengals 22–7. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:25. Top passers MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 15/25, 189 yards, TD, INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 22/31, 296 yards, TD Top rushers MIA – Jay Ajayi – 6 rushes, 33 yards CIN – Jeremy Hill – 21 rushes, 71 yards Top receivers MIA – Kenny Stills – 1 reception, 74 yards, TD CIN – A. J. Green – 10 receptions, 173 yards, TD The Bengals wore white and black Color Rush uniforms for this game. With the win, the Bengals improved to 2–2. Week 5: at Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary October 9 4:25 pm. EDT/3:25 p.m. CDT Bengals 0 0 0 14 Cowboys 7 14 7 0 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas 91,653 Played indoors (retractable roof closed) Tony Corrente CBS Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson Recap, Gamebook First quarter DAL – Ezekiel Elliott 13-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:09. Cowboys 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:51. Second quarter DAL – Dak Prescott 5-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 14:43. Cowboys 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 89 yards, 6:33. DAL – Cole Beasley 14-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Dan Bailey kick), 4:09. Cowboys 21–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:38. Third quarter DAL – Ezekiel Elliott 60-yard run (Dan Bailey kick), 11:38. Cowboys 28–0. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:09. Fourth quarter CIN – Brandon LaFell 7-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 10:10. Cowboys 28–7. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:13. CIN – Brandon LaFell 5-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 2:39. Cowboys 28–14. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 5:03. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 29/41, 269 yards, 2 TD DAL – Dak Prescott – 18/24, 227 yards, TD Top rushers CIN – Giovani Bernard – 9 rushes, 50 yards DAL – Ezekiel Elliott – 15 rushes, 134 yards, 2 TD Top receivers CIN – Brandon LaFell – 8 receptions, 68 yards, 2 TD DAL – Terrance Williams – 5 receptions, 70 yards With the loss, the Bengals dropped to 2–3. Week 6: at New England Patriots Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Six: Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots – Game summary October 16 1:00 pm. EDT Bengals 0 7 7 3 Patriots 3 7 15 10 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 66,829 66 F C, sunny Ronald Torbert CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter NE – Stephen Gostkowski 46-yard field goal, 12:06. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 2:54. Second quarter CIN – Andy Dalton 2-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 3:10. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:26. NE – James White 15-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 1:01. Patriots 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:09. Third quarter CIN – Brandon LaFell 5-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 11:14. Bengals 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:46. NE – Andy Dalton sacked by Dont'a Hightower for a safety, 7:05. Bengals 14–12. NE – Rob Gronkowski 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 5:00. Patriots 19–14. Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:05. NE – James White 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (kick failed, wide left), 2:58. Patriots 25–14. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:35. Fourth quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 25-yard field goal, 12:34. Patriots 25–17. Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 5:24. NE – Stephen Gostkowski 31-yard field goal, 6:04. Patriots 28–17. Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 6:30. NE – LeGarrette Blount 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 0:57. Patriots 35–17. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 2:35. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 21/31, 254 yards, TD NE – Tom Brady – 29/35, 376 yards, 3 TD Top rushers CIN – Giovani Bernard – 15 rushes, 49 yards NE – LeGarrette Blount – 13 rushes, 50 yards, TD Top receivers CIN – A. J. Green – 6 receptions, 88 yards NE – Rob Gronkowski – 7 receptions, 162 yards, TD Newly acquired Brandon LaFell returned to New England for the first time after leaving the Patriots in the offseason. With the loss, the Bengals dropped to 2–4. Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seven: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary October 23 1:00 pm. EDT Browns 0 10 7 0 Bengals 7 14 10 0 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 65,047 65 F C, sunny Ed Hochuli CBS Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein and Steve Tasker Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Giovani Bernard 5-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 12:14. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:46. Second quarter CLE – Cody Parkey 28-yard field goal, 13:26. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:16. CLE – Isaiah Crowell 1-yard run (Cody Parkey kick), 6:20. Browns 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:39. CIN – Brandon LaFell 44-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 4:09. Bengals 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:11. CIN – A. J. Green 48-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 0:00. Bengals 21–10. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 1:03. Third quarter CLE – Kevin Hogan 28-yard run (Cody Parkey kick), 10:43. Bengals 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:17. CIN – Jeremy Hill 74-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 9:47. Bengals 28–17. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:56. CIN – Mike Nugent 36-yard field goal, 4:19. Bengals 31–17. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:16. Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers CLE – Kevin Hogan – 12/24, 100 yards, 2 INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 19/28, 308 yards, 2 TD Top rushers CLE – Kevin Hogan – 7 rushes, 104 yards, TD CIN – Jeremy Hill – 9 rushes, 168 yards, TD Top receivers CLE – Gary Barnidge – 6 receptions, 66 yards CIN – A. J. Green – 8 receptions, 169 yards, TD With their fourth straight win over the Browns, the Bengals improved to 3–4. With the Ravens' loss to the Jets, the Bengals moved into a tie for second in the AFC North. Week 8: vs. Washington Redskins NFL International Series Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eight: Washington Redskins at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary October 30 1:30 p.m. BST/9:30 am. EDT Redskins 7 3 7 10 0 Bengals 7 0 13 7 0 Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom 84,488 54 F C, cloudy Carl Cheffers Fox Kenny Albert, John Lynch and Pam Oliver Recap, Gamebook First quarter WAS – Robert Kelley 4-yard run (Dustin Hopkins kick), 7:38. Redskins 7–0. Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 7:22. CIN – Giovani Bernard 8-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 3:51. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:47. Second quarter WAS – Dustin Hopkins 20-yard field goal, 8:16. Redskins 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 4:04. Third quarter CIN – Tyler Eifert 15-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick failed, wide left), 10:42. Bengals 13–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:18. CIN – Andy Dalton 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 5:15. Bengals 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 3:58. WAS – Jordan Reed 23-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 3:02. Bengals 20–17. Drive: 5 plays, 91 yards, 2:13. Fourth quarter WAS – Jamison Crowder 33-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dustin Hopkins kick), 9:30. Redskins 24–20. Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 4:18. CIN – Jeremy Hill 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 6:54. Bengals 27–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:36. WAS – Dustin Hopkins 40-yard field goal, 1:07. Tied 27–27. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 2:08. Overtime No scoring plays Top passers WAS – Kirk Cousins – 38/56, 458 yards, 2 TD, INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 27/42, 284 yards, TD, INT Top rushers WAS – Robert Kelley – 21 rushes, 87 yards, TD CIN – Jeremy Hill – 20 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers WAS – Jamison Crowder – 9 receptions, 107 yards, TD CIN – A. J. Green – 9 receptions, 121 yards The Bengals hosted the Washington Redskins in London between a shootout between Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton. Unfortunately, the Bengals could not score in overtime nor the Redskins and thus allowed a tie for the third time in 10 years and first tie since tying with the Carolina Panthers 37–37 in 2014, leaving their record at 3–4–1. Week 10: at New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants – Game summary November 14 Monday 8:30 pm. EST Bengals 7 3 10 0 Giants 7 7 0 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 76,218 56 F C, cloudy John Parry ESPN Sean McDonough, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Gamebook First quarter NYG – Jerell Adams 10-yard pass from Eli Manning (Robbie Gould kick), 11:05. Giants 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:55. CIN – A. J. Green 13-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 8:58. Tied 7–7. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 2:07. Second quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 25-yard field goal, 4:19. Bengals 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:54. NYG – Odell Beckham Jr. 10-yard pass from Eli Manning (Robbie Gould kick), 1:17. Giants 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:02. Third quarter CIN – Jeremy Hill 9-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 13:58. Bengals 17–14. Drive: 2 plays, 13 yards, 1:02. CIN – Mike Nugent 38-yard field goal, 8:52. Bengals 20–14. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:33. Fourth quarter NYG – Sterling Shepard 3-yard pass from Eli Manning (Robbie Gould kick), 14:05. Giants 21–20. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 2:51. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 16/29, 204 yards, TD, INT NYG – Eli Manning – 28/44, 240 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers CIN – Jeremy Hill – 15 rushes, 46 yards, TD NYG – Rashad Jennings – 15 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers CIN – Tyler Eifert – 3 receptions, 96 yards NYG – Odell Beckham Jr. – 10 receptions, 97 yards, TDWith the loss, the Bengals fell to 3–5–1. They also fell to 0–4 all time against the Giants on the road. Week 11: vs. Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eleven: Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary November 20 1:00 pm. EST Bills 7 3 3 3 Bengals 6 6 0 0 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 61,356 36 F C, partly cloudy Terry McAulay Fox Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis, Chris Spielman and Peter Schrager Recap, Gamebook First quarter BUF – LeSean McCoy 7-yard run (Dan Carpenter kick), 8:52. Bills 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:23. CIN – Andy Dalton 2-yard run (kick failed, hit right upright), 2:34. Bills 7–6. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:18. Second quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 26-yard field goal, 9:03. Bills 10–6. Drive: 4 plays, −5 yards, 2:05. CIN – Tyler Boyd 1-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick failed, hit right upright), 3:10. Bengals 12–10. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 5:53. Third quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 54-yard field goal, 10:25. Bills 13–12. Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 4:35. Fourth quarter BUF – Dan Carpenter 20-yard field goal, 12:05. Bills 16–12. Drive: 15 plays, 88 yards, 8:12. Top passers BUF – Tyrod Taylor – 19/27, 166 yards, INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 24/43, 207 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers BUF – Mike Gillislee – 14 rushes, 72 yards CIN – Jeremy Hill – 16 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers BUF – Brandon Tate – 2 receptions, 48 yards CIN – Tyler Boyd – 6 receptions, 54 yards, TD Not only did the Bengals lose 16–12 and drop to 3–6–1, but lost star wide receiver A. J. Green to a pulled hamstring in the first quarter. Week 12: at Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary November 27 1:00 pm. EST Bengals 0 3 6 5 Ravens 10 6 0 3 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland 70,903 50 F C, sunny Clete Blakeman CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter BAL – Breshad Perriman 14-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Justin Tucker kick), 10:15. Ravens 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:45. BAL – Justin Tucker 52-yard field goal, 5:39. Ravens 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 2 yards, 2:41. Second quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 23-yard field goal, 14:50. Ravens 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 5:49. BAL – Justin Tucker 57-yard field goal, 1:40. Ravens 13–3. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:55. BAL – Justin Tucker 54-yard field goal, 0:00. Ravens 16–3. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 1:01. Third quarter CIN – Tyler Eifert 3-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick failed, wide right), 4:16. Ravens 16–9. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 4:58. Fourth quarter BAL – Justin Tucker 36-yard field goal, 12:16. Ravens 19–9. Drive: 12 plays, 59 yards, 7:00. CIN – Mike Nugent 36-yard field goal, 6:00. Ravens 19–12. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 2:50. CIN – Sam Koch out of bounds in end zone for a safety, 0:00. Ravens 19–14. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 26/48, 283 yards, TD BAL – Joe Flacco – 25/36, 234 yards, TD, INT Top rushers CIN – Rex Burkhead – 5 rushes, 29 yards BAL – Kenneth Dixon – 13 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers CIN – Tyler Eifert – 5 receptions, 68 yards, TD BAL – Mike Wallace – 3 receptions, 57 yards With the loss, the Bengals fell to 3–7–1. Also, their 5-game winning streak against the Ravens was snapped. Week 13: vs. Philadelphia Eagles Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary December 4 1:00 pm. EST Eagles 0 0 7 7 Bengals 10 9 10 3 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 55,456 42 F C, cloudy Jeff Triplette Fox Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis and Peter Schrager Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 32-yard field goal, 10:22. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:43. CIN – Jeremy Hill 2-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 1:32. Bengals 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 4:12. Second quarter CIN – Mike Nugent 33-yard field goal, 6:23. Bengals 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:46. CIN – Tyler Eifert 13-yard pass from Andy Dalton (kick failed, wide right), 0:07. Bengals 19–0. Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 3:07. Third quarter CIN – Brandon LaFell 8-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 11:21. Bengals 26–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:39. CIN – Mike Nugent 26-yard field goal, 4:07. Bengals 29–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:53. PHI – Zach Ertz 13-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Caleb Sturgis kick), 2:30. Bengals 29–7. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:37. Fourth quarter PHI – Darren Sproles 2-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 6:53. Bengals 29–14. Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 6:04. CIN – Mike Nugent 38-yard field goal, 2:50. Bengals 32–14. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:02. Top passers PHI – Carson Wentz – 36/60, 308 yards, TD, 3 INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 23/31, 332 yards, 2 TD Top rushers PHI – Wendell Smallwood – 8 rushes, 19 yards CIN – Rex Burkhead – 8 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers PHI – Paul Turner – 6 receptions, 80 yards CIN – Brandon LaFell – 5 receptions, 95 yards, TDWith the win, the Bengals improved to 4–7–1. They also improved to 4–0–1 all time at home against Philadelphia. Week 14: at Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – Game summary December 11 1:00 pm. EST Bengals 13 7 0 3 Browns 0 0 7 3 FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 60,028 28 F C, snow Gene Steratore CBS Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein and Steve Tasker Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Tyler Eifert 14-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 12:21. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:39. CIN – Jeremy Hill 1-yard run (kick short), 6:27. Bengals 13–0. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:49. Second quarter CIN – Tyler Eifert 5-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent kick), 5:06. Bengals 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:37. Third quarter CLE – Robert Griffin III 1-yard run (Cody Parkey kick), 8:11. Bengals 20–7. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:40. Fourth quarter CLE – Cody Parkey 30-yard field goal, 14:14. Bengals 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:06. CIN – Mike Nugent 44-yard field goal, 8:38. Bengals 23–10. Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:36. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 20/28, 180 yards, 2 TD CLE – Robert Griffin III – 12/28, 104 yards, INT Top rushers CIN – Jeremy Hill – 25 rushes, 111 yards, TD CLE – Isaiah Crowell – 10 rushes, 113 yards Top receivers CIN – Tyler Boyd – 6 receptions, 49 yards CLE – Gary Barnidge – 3 receptions, 27 yards With the win, the Bengals improved to 5–7–1, and swept the Browns for the first time since 2011. Week 15: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary December 18 1:00 pm. EST Steelers 3 6 6 9 Bengals 10 10 0 0 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 62,096 24 F C, cloudy Bill Vinovich CBS Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Evan Washburn Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Randy Bullock 23-yard field goal, 7:39. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 7:21. PIT – Chris Boswell 45-yard field goal, 3:42. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 3:57. CIN – Andy Dalton 1-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 0:00. Bengals 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:42. Second quarter CIN – Jeremy Hill 4-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 9:02. Bengals 17–3. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 4:16. PIT – Chris Boswell 49-yard field goal, 5:25. Bengals 17–6. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 3:37. CIN – Randy Bullock 22-yard field goal, 2:51. Bengals 20–6. Drive: 7 plays, 22 yards, 2:34. PIT – Chris Boswell 49-yard field goal, 0:06. Bengals 20–9. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 2:45. Third quarter PIT – Chris Boswell 40-yard field goal, 10:38. Bengals 20–12. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:22. PIT – Chris Boswell 49-yard field goal, 2:05. Bengals 20–15. Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:18. Fourth quarter PIT – Chris Boswell 30-yard field goal, 12:25. Bengals 20–18. Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 2:36. PIT – Eli Rogers 24-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (pass failed), 7:29. Steelers 24–20. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 3:22. Top passers PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 21/36, 286 yards, TD CIN – Andy Dalton – 16/27, 157 yards, INT Top rushers PIT – Le'Veon Bell – 23 rushes, 93 yards CIN – Jeremy Hill – 20 rushes, 43 yards, TD Top receivers PIT – Eli Rogers – 5 receptions, 75 yards, TD CIN – Brandon LaFell – 7 receptions, 91 yards With their fourth straight loss to the Steelers, the Bengals fell to 5–8–1. The game was just a few moments away from wrapping up when the Baltimore Ravens beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-27. As a result, the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention no matter the outcome. The Bengals were condemned to their first losing season since 2010. Week 16: at Houston Texans Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans – Game summary December 24 Saturday 8:25 pm. EST/7:25 pm. CST Bengals 0 3 0 7 Texans 0 0 3 9 NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas 71,836 Played indoors (retractable roof closed) Carl Cheffers NFLN Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon Recap, Gamebook First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter CIN – Randy Bullock 43-yard field goal, 0:00. Bengals 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 4:58. Third quarter HOU – Nick Novak 25-yard field goal, 9:05. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 5:55. Fourth quarter HOU – Nick Novak 22-yard field goal, 13:31. Texans 6–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 6:34. CIN – Brandon LaFell 86-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock kick), 10:45. Bengals 10–6. Drive: 3 plays, 91 yards, 0:55. HOU – Alfred Blue 24-yard run (kick blocked), 8:41. Texans 12–10. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:04. Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton – 28/41, 268 yards, TD, INT HOU – Tom Savage – 18/29, 176 yards Top rushers CIN – Rex Burkhead – 12 rushes, 42 yards HOU – Alfred Blue – 21 rushes, 73 yards, TD Top receivers CIN – Brandon LaFell – 6 receptions, 130 yards, TD HOU – DeAndre Hopkins – 3 receptions, 43 yards As time expired, Randy Bullock missed the game-winning field goal sending the Bengals to 5–9–1. Dalton also set a new career-high of losses in a single season. Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary January 1, 2017 1:00 pm. EST Ravens 3 0 0 7 Bengals 14 6 0 7 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 54,944 40 F C, partly cloudy Pete Morelli CBS Carter Blackburn and Chris Simms Recap, Gamebook First quarter CIN – Rex Burkhead 5-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 10:17. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:49. BAL – Justin Tucker 30-yard field goal, 3:12. Bengals 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 7:05. CIN – C. J. Uzomah 1-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Randy Bullock kick), 0:00. Bengals 14–3. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:12. Second quarter CIN – Randy Bullock 23-yard field goal, 6:09. Bengals 17–3. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 4:57. CIN – Randy Bullock 24-yard field goal, 0:03. Bengals 20–3. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 2:25. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter BAL – Kenneth Dixon 1-yard run (Justin Tucker kick), 8:37. Bengals 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:12. CIN – Rex Burkhead 5-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 2:20. Bengals 27–10. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:24. Top passers BAL – Joe Flacco – 32/49, 267 yards, INT CIN – Andy Dalton – 18/28, 226 yards, TD Top rushers BAL – Kenneth Dixon – 10 rushes, 44 yards, TD CIN – Rex Burkhead – 27 rushes, 119 yards, 2 TD Top receivers BAL – Dennis Pitta – 11 receptions, 91 yards CIN – Cody Core – 4 receptions, 82 yards With their 6th win over Baltimore in 7 games, the Bengals ended their season at 6–9–1. Standings Division CIN Conference CIN Staff 2016 Cincinnati Bengals President/general manager – Mike Brown Senior vice president of player personnel – Pete Brown Executive vice president – Katie Blackburn Vice president of player personnel – Paul H. Brown Director of player personnel – Duke Tobin Head coach – Marvin Lewis Assistant head coach/offensive line – Paul Alexander Offensive coordinator – Ken Zampese Quarterbacks – Bill Lazor Running backs – Kyle Caskey Wide receivers – James Urban Tight ends – Jonathan Hayes Offensive assistant/wide receivers – Dan Pitcher Offensive quality control/assistant offensive line – Brian Braswell Offensive quality control/offensive line – Robert Couch Defensive coordinator – Paul Guenther Defensive line – Jacob Burney Linebackers – Jim Haslett Defensive backs – Kevin Coyle Assistant defensive backs – Robert Livingston Defensive quality control/assistant linebackers – David Lippincott Defensive quality control/defensive line – Marcus Lewis Special teams coordinator – Darrin Simmons Assistant special teams/defensive quality control – Brayden Coombs Head strength and conditioning – Chip Morton Assistant strength and conditioning – Jeff Friday Nick Silciliano Final roster 2016 Cincinnati Bengals 53 10 5 14 Andy Dalton  6 Jeff Driskel y  5 A. J. McCarron 33 Rex Burkhead 39 Tra Carson y 32 Jeremy Hill 30 Cedric Peerman 83 Tyler Boyd American football y 16 Cody Core y 12 Alex Erickson y 84 Jake Kumerow 11 Brandon LaFell 86 James Wright wide receiver 89 Ryan Hewitt 81 Tyler Kroft 87 C. J. Uzomah 61 Russell Bodine C 74 Jake Fisher T 66 Trey Hopkins G 60 T. J. Johnson American football G/C 63 Christian Westerman G y 77 Andrew Whitworth T 73 Eric Winston G/T 68 Kevin Zeitler G 97 Geno Atkins DT 93 Will Clarke American football DE 96 Carlos Dunlap DE 95 Wallace Gilberry DE 99 Margus Hunt DE 90 Michael Johnson defensive end DE 94 Domata Peko DT 92 Pat Sims DT 69 DeShawn Williams DT 55 Vontaze Burfict OLB 56 Karlos Dansby OLB 47 Paul Dawson American football OLB 53 Marquis Flowers OLB 58 Rey Maualuga MLB 57 Vincent Rey MLB/OLB 52 Trevor Roach 0LB 59 Nick Vigil OLB y 21 Darqueze Dennard CB 42 Clayton Fejedelem SS y 43 George Iloka SS 24 Adam Jones American football CB 27 Dre Kirkpatrick CB 20 KeiVarae Russell CB y 26 Josh Shaw defensive back CB/S 31 Derron Smith FS 36 Shawn Williams American football FS 46 Clark Harris LS 10 Kevin Huber P  4 Randy Bullock K 25 Giovani Bernard RB IR 75 Andrew Billings DT IR y 65 Clint Boling G IR 23 Chykie Brown CB IR 85 Tyler Eifert TE IR 18 A. J. Green WR IR 91 Marcus Hardison DT IR 22 William Jackson III CB IR y 70 Cedric Ogbuehi T IR 98 Brandon Thompson American football DT PUP 76 Ryan Brown American football DE y 71 David Dean American football DT y 29 Tony McRae CB American football y 62 Alex Redmond G y 17 Alonzo Russell American football WR y References External links http://www.bengals.com Cincinnati Category:Cincinnati Bengals seasons Cincinnati Bengals