The Cincinnati Bengals were founded by legendary coach Paul Brown, who had previously founded and coached the Cleveland Browns.¹⁾

The Bengals' home stadium is named after their founder, Paul Brown. It opened in 2000 and is one of the few NFL stadiums not named after a corporate sponsor.²⁾

The Bengals were one of the last two teams added to the American Football League (AFL) before it merged with the NFL.³⁾

The Bengals played their inaugural season in 1968 as part of the AFL before the merger with the NFL in 1970.⁴⁾

The Bengals are known for their distinctive tiger-striped helmets, which were introduced in 1981 and remain a fan favorite.⁵⁾

The Bengals’ team colors are black, orange, and white, reflecting the stripes and colors of a Bengal tiger.⁶⁾

The Bengals have appeared in three Super Bowls: XVI (1981), XXIII (1988), and LVI (2021), but they have yet to win a championship.⁷⁾

The Bengals went 31 years (1991-2021) without winning a playoff game, one of the longest streaks in NFL history.⁸⁾

Quarterback Joe Burrow, the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, led the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI in just his second season.⁹⁾

In 1988, Boomer Esiason won the NFL MVP award, leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl that season.¹⁰⁾

Ken Anderson, Bengals QB from 1971-1986, won the NFL MVP award in 1981 and is considered one of the most underrated quarterbacks in history.¹¹⁾

Bengals fans refer to Paul Brown Stadium as “The Jungle,” a nod to the team’s tiger mascot and the song “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N' Roses, often played during games.¹²⁾

Fullback Ickey Woods popularized a touchdown dance known as the “Ickey Shuffle” during the 1988 season, becoming a national sensation.¹³⁾

The Bengals' biggest rivals are the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens, all of whom play in the AFC North.¹⁴⁾

“Who Dey?” is the Bengals' popular chant and slogan, believed to have originated in the 1980s. It’s short for “Who Dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?”¹⁵⁾

The Bengals experienced one of the worst stretches in NFL history between 1992 and 2002, with no playoff appearances and multiple last-place finishes.¹⁶⁾

The Bengals won their first playoff game in 1981, defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round.¹⁷⁾

Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, led the Bengals to their first playoff appearance in 15 years in 2005.¹⁸⁾

Wide receiver Chad Johnson, later known as Chad Ochocinco, was one of the most colorful personalities in NFL history, known for his touchdown celebrations.¹⁹⁾

The Bengals won their first AFC Central Division title in 1970, their first year in the NFL.²⁰⁾

The Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC Championship in 1988, advancing to Super Bowl XXIII.²¹⁾

Kicker Evan McPherson tied the team’s longest field goal record with a 58-yarder during the 2021 season.²²⁾

The Bengals introduced their Ring of Honor in 2021, honoring franchise legends like Ken Anderson, Anthony Muñoz, and Paul Brown.²³⁾

Muñoz is widely considered the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history. He spent his entire career (1980-1992) with the Bengals and is a Hall of Famer.²⁴⁾

After Paul Brown passed away in 1991, ownership of the team passed to his son, Mike Brown, making them the only father-son duo to both own the same NFL team.²⁵⁾

In 1982, the Bengals played the San Diego Chargers in the infamous “Freezer Bowl,” the coldest game in NFL history with a wind chill of -59°F.²⁶⁾

In 2021, the Bengals made a surprise run to Super Bowl LVI, defeating the Raiders, Titans, and Chiefs in the playoffs.²⁷⁾

The Bengals’ head coach from 1984-1991, Wyche is credited with innovating the no-huddle offense that revolutionized the game.²⁸⁾

The Bengals played their first-ever Monday Night Football game in 1970, against the Miami Dolphins.²⁹⁾

A longtime Bengals cornerback (1969-1983), Riley retired with 65 interceptions, a team record and among the most in NFL history.³⁰⁾