Cincinnati Bengals face rivalry questions ahead of new NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals' biggest rivals are under scrutiny as the new NFL season approaches. Traditional rivalries with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers remain strong, fueled by playoff implications and a long history of animosity. Despite their divisional rivalries, the Kansas City Chiefs are emerging as the Bengals' primary competitive threat since Joe Burrow's arrival, with the two teams meeting in back-to-back AFC Championship Games in 2021 and 2022. Their matchups have consistently showcased the intensity of their competition, and a late-season game is set for this year with potential playoff implications.
- •Bengals rivals include Ravens, Steelers, and Chiefs.
- •Bengals and Chiefs split last two AFC Championship Games.
- •Bengals have two wins against Chiefs in recent seasons.
- •Upcoming match between Bengals and Chiefs could impact playoffs.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Who is the Bengals’ biggest rival right now?
"Have the Chiefs surged ahead, or does a divisional rivalry take the top spot?
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