Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 15 · Paul Brown Stadium
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the San Francisco 49ers 41–38 at home at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 15 of the 2003 regular season on December 14, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 79 combined points were the most in any game of Week 15.
The result moved the Bengals to 8–6 and dropped the 49ers to 6–8. The 49ers finished 2003 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished 2003 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals’ 41 points were their most in any game of 2003.
In their previous meeting, the Cincinnati Bengals won 44–30 on December 5, 1999. When they met again, the San Francisco 49ers won 20–13 on December 15, 2007.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Bengals lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
