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THE WHY BEHIND THE GAME

Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders.

Every meeting since 1999, regular season and playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals3
Since 2004

Bengals lead the series 3–2–1

6 meetings · 1 tie

Washington Commanders2

The Bengals and Commanders have met 6 times since 2004. It is usually close: 5 of the 6 games were decided by 8 points or fewer. The most recent meeting, in 2024, went to the Commanders, 38–33.

Next meeting CIN @ WAS · Week 11 · Matchup preview

Regular season
CIN 3 · WAS 2 · 1 tie
Playoffs
No meetings
Home record
CIN 1–2 · WAS 1–2
Points per meeting
CIN 24.0 · WAS 23.2
Current streak
WAS won the last 2
CIN biggest win
By 7 · CIN 38, WAS 31 (2012)
WAS biggest win
By 11 · CIN 9, WAS 20 (2020)

Every meeting

Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders, every meeting since 2004
SeasonGameScoreWinner
2024Week 3WAS 38, CIN 33WAS
2020Week 11CIN 9, WAS 20WAS
2016Week 8WAS 27, CIN 27 (OT)Tie
2012Week 3CIN 38, WAS 31CIN
2008Week 15WAS 13, CIN 20CIN
2004Week 10CIN 17, WAS 10CIN

Results through (Eastern time).

From WHYNFL's results archive, which begins in 1999. Regular season and playoffs, counted by franchise: Raiders games include Oakland, Chargers games San Diego, Rams games St. Louis.