AFC North · Team dossier
3-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 128–109
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The Cincinnati Bengals lost 3 games after leading by 10 or more points, tied 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Cincinnati Bengals allowed 28.9 points per game, 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Cincinnati Bengals committed 24 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), tied 4th-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Cincinnati Bengals posted a scoring margin of −4.6 points per game, 7th-worst of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 1 | Tied 19th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 2.27% | 10th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | −4 | Tied 9th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 4 | Tied 10th-longest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 24.4 | 21st-fewest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 5.3% | 23rd-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 6-11 (.353) | Tied 8th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 37.2 | 31st-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
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