The CincinnatiBengalsdefeated the San DiegoChargers, 27-7,in the 1981 AFC Championship, which was the coldest game in NFL history in terms of wind chill at -37 degrees.
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
Opened: 2000
Capacity:65,515
Surface:Shaw Sports Momentum Pro
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Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
Population: 309,513 (2022)
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Team Colors
Orange/Black
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Team History
TheBengalsfranchise began in 1968 after three years’ worth of campaigning from Paul Brown, former coach for the Cleveland Browns.
Brown named the team after Cincinnati’s former pro football team called theBengalsthat played in the 1930s and 1940s.
In 1970, the Bengals secured the AFC Central Division title and became the first expansion team to win its division in its first three years.
TheBengalshave made it to the Super Bowl thrice in theirhistory (XVI, XXIII, and LVI).
Anthony Muñoz, who spent his entire career with the Bengals, is one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history.
Team Facts
Seasons: 57 (1968-2024)
Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Marvin Lewis (131-122-3)
Super Bowl Titles: 0
Record going into 2024 season: (W-L-T) 394-471-5
Playoff Record: 10-16
Most Career Yards Rushing:Corey Dillon, 8,061(1997-2003)
Most Career Yards Passing:Ken Anderson, 32,838 (1971-86)
Most Career Receptions:Chad Johnson, 751 (2001-10)