Cincinnati Bengals 2025 NFL Betting Odds & Picks
After making the playoffs from 2011 through 2015, the Cincinnati Bengals went into the wilderness before breaking out in 2021 by making the Super Bowl, losing in a close call to the Los Angeles Rams. The difference maker has been quarterback Joe Burrow, the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite going 9-8 the past two years, the Bengals missed the playoffs. Burrow had some injury issues, but he also lacked a strong supporting cast.
Head coach Zac Taylor is facing increased doubts about his ability to lead the Bengals. On the other hand, the Bengals have not built a good enough team around Burrow, especially in comparison to the Kansas City Chiefs, who surrounded prized QB Patrick Mahomes with quality talent. But perhaps help is on the way.
The Bengals accomplished their biggest offseason priority when they locked up star wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins with massive extensions. Cincinnati then used the draft to help rebuild a defense that was among the league's worst for the better part of the 2024 season.
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2025 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule, Results & Record
As was previously noted, the Bengals' offseason was largely going to be defined by the contract statuses of Chase, Higgins, and Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Bengals got some much-needed wins by locking up Chase and Higgins, and the cherry on top was the re-signing of Gesicki.
Cincinnati still needs to come to the negotiating table with Hendrickson, who recently went public with his displeasure with how things have gone so far regarding contract talks. With Hendrickson's future in the air (he's signed through the 2025 season) and with Sam Hubbard's retirement, it's no surprise that the team spent a first-round pick on Stewart, whose potential led to him being taken on Day 1 despite recording a scant 4.5 sacks in college.
The Bengals are clearly banking on Shemar Stewart realizing his potential. If he doesn't, the team's front office will justifiably get criticism for choosing him over Derrick Harmon, who could have filled the team's need at defensive tackle.
Cincinnati Bengals Past Seasons (2000)
| YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
| 2024 |
9-8 |
None |
| 2023 |
9-8 |
None |
| 2022 |
12-4 |
Lost Conference Championship |
| 2021 |
10-7 |
Lost Super Bowl |
| 2020 |
4-11-1 |
None |
| 2019 |
2-14 |
None |
| 2018 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2017 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2016 |
6-9-1 |
None |
| 2015 |
12-4 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2014 |
10-5-1 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2013 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2012 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2011 |
9-7 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2010 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2009 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2008 |
4-11-1 |
None |
| 2007 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2006 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2005 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2004 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2003 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2002 |
2-14 |
None |
| 2001 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2000 |
4-12 |
None |
The Cincinnati Bengals were founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise of the American Football League. They are the last team to be formed in the old AFL.
The late, great coach Paul Brown was the founder and first head coach of the Bengals. Brown was ousted by the Cleveland Browns in 1962 and stewed in exile until the Bengals' opportunity opened. Cincinnati became one of the most successful expansion franchises in pro football history. In their third season, Brown led the Bengals to the AFC Central title and set the stage for a perennial contender.
Cincinnati has never won a Super Bowl championship but has been to the big game three times. The 1981 Bengals lost to the San Francisco 49ers. The 1988 Bengals were defeated in the final seconds by the 49ers again. And then came the 2021 team that shocked the pro football and gambling world by making it to Super Sunday, only to lose another close one to the Los Angeles Rams.
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