2005 Regular season · Week 14 · Paul Brown Stadium
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23–20 at home at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 14 of the 2005 regular season on December 11, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bengals to 10–3 and dropped the Browns to 4–9. It was the Bengals’ third straight win. It was the Browns’ third straight loss. The Browns finished 2005 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished 2005 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Cincinnati Bengals won 27–13 on September 11, 2005. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 34–17 on September 17, 2006. The Bengals swept the 2005 season series.
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 8–6 after meeting No. 14 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.
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.