AFC North · Team dossier
Cincinnati Bengals
3-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 128–109
Timeframe
Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
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The verdict
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| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 16th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 1 | Tied 6th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaways | 6 | Tied 19th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.92% | Tied 16th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +2 | Tied 18th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points allowed per game | 21.8 | 19th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 25.6 | 24th-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | +3.8 | 22nd-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 4.5% | 26th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 3-2 (.600) | Tied 18th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 62.4 | 15th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Dated evidence
- Sep 27, 2026 · Late lossLate loss to Pittsburgh SteelersLed or tied (27-27) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 27-30.
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