Final / OT · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 14 · Paul Brown Stadium
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The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–23 on the road at Paul Brown Stadium in overtime in Week 14 of the 2021 regular season on December 12, 2021. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 14 to need overtime.
The result moved the 49ers to 7–6 and dropped the Bengals to 7–6. The 49ers finished 2021 at 10–7 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Bengals finished 2021 at 10–7 and lost Super Bowl LVI.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 41–17 on September 15, 2019. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 31–17 on October 29, 2023.
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 49ers lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 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.
