Bengals aim for winning AFC North record in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing for training camp and are focused on improving their AFC North record. Since finishing first in the division in 2021 and 2022, the Bengals have struggled, placing fourth in 2023 and third in the following two seasons. After a 3-3 record in divisional play last year, they face strong competition from the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, with the Cleveland Browns expected to be less formidable. As the team aims for a return to the Super Bowl, they will look to secure more wins within their division this season.
- •Bengals finished 3-3 in AFC North play last season.
- •The team aims for its first winning record in the division since 2021.
- •Bengals finished fourth in the division in 2023 and third in 2024 and 2025.
- •AFC North features strong rivals, including Ravens and Steelers.
- •Cleveland Browns are projected to struggle in the upcoming season.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — What will the Bengals’ AFC North record be in the 2026 season?
"The Bengals will be searching for their first winning record in AFC North play since 2021.
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