The 2023 season is the Cincinnati Bengals' 54th season in the National Football League, their 56th overall and their fifth under head coach Zac Taylor. They will attempt to improve upon their 12–4 record from 2022, as well as clinch their third consecutive AFC North title. This is the first season since 2008 that Kevin Huber is not on the roster, as he announced his retirement on July 7.
Offseason
Free agents
Unrestricted
Restricted
Exclusive-Rights
Signings
Draft
Draft trades
Staff
Current roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 10–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling. The date, time and network for Week 15 will be finalized at a later date. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Cleveland Browns
The Bengals opened the season on the road with an AFC North matchup against the in-state rival Cleveland Browns, marking the 100th meeting between the two franchises.
The Browns defense dominated the game, forcing ten Cincinnati punts including seven three-and-outs, and limiting the Bengals offense to six first downs. Quarterback Joe Burrow was limited to a career-low 82 passing yards. Joe Mixon led the Bengals' rushing attack with 13 carries for 56 yards. Defensively, the Bengals allowed Quarterback Deshaun Watson 154 passing yards, 45 rushing yards, a passing touchdown, and a rushing touchdown, a 55.2% completion percentage and one interception, and Nick Chubb's 106 rushing yards on 18 carries. Kicker Dustin Hopkins converted all three of his field goal attempts. The Bengals' lone score came on an Evan McPherson field goal, as he failed to connect on his second field goal attempt.
With the loss, the Bengals opened the season 0–1 for the second consecutive year.
Week 2: vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Bengals were upset at home against their division rival. With their second straight loss, the Bengals dropped to 0-2 for the second straight season. They were the only AFC North team without any victories following their game.
Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams
In a rematch of Super Bowl LVI, the Bengals got revenge on the Rams, winning the game to get their first victory of the regular season.
Week 4: at Tennessee Titans
This would mark the first time Joe Burrow lost to the Titans, ending a 3-game winning streak (including playoffs) against the team. With the loss, the Bengals fell to 1-3.
