Despite a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2025, Cincinnati is sticking with Zac Taylor, the only returning head coach in the AFC North. The Bengals revamped their front seven this offseason, and the defense is expected to take a step forward in Year 2 under coordinator Al Golden. With Joe Burrow leading the offense, Cincinnati's playoff and championship hopes will once again hinge on its franchise quarterback.
Fanatics Sportsbook lists the Bengals as fringe contenders to win Super Bowl LXI at +1900, with an AFC North line of +165 ahead of Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Below, find live odds, a full market breakdown and the Bengals' 2026 schedule, plus how to claim up to $1,000 in FanCash with promo code FAN2026.
Bengals vs. Buccaneers Odds
The Bengals begin their 2026 NFL season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals Super Bowl Odds
Cincinnati is +1900 to win Super Bowl LXI, making them one of the fringe favorites on the NFL board.
Bengals AFC Championship Odds
The Bengals are +850 to win the AFC.
Bengals AFC North Odds
Cincinnati is the +165 second favorite to win the division, behind Baltimore and ahead of Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Full division board below, each team on its own live line.
Bengals Win Total
Over 9.5 wins -165 (62.3% implied) · Under 9.5 wins +135 (42.6% implied). The Bengals have gone under their posted win total in each of the past three seasons, but the market leans toward the over in 2026.
Bengals Win Total by Season
Season | Regular Season Record | Win Total | Result |
2025 | 6-11 | 9.5 | Under |
2024 | 9-8 | 10.5 | Under |
2023 | 9-8 | 11.5 | Under |
2022 | 12-4 | 9.5 | Over |
2021 | 10-7 | 6.5 | Over |
2026 Bengals Schedule
Cincinnati opens against the Buccaneers and closes against the Browns, with a Week 6 bye.
- Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 2: at Houston Texans
- Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 4: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 5: at Miami Dolphins
- Week 6: Bye Week
- Week 7: at Baltimore Ravens
- Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans
- Week 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons (Madrid, Spain)
- Week 10: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 11: at Washington Commanders
- Week 12: vs. New Orleans Saints
- Week 13: at Cleveland Browns
- Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 15: at Carolina Panthers
- Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts
- Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens
- Week 18: vs. Cleveland Browns
More Bengals and AFC North Odds
Cincinnati Bengals Odds FAQs
The Bengals are +1900 to win Super Bowl LXI at Fanatics Sportsbook.
9.5 wins, with the over favored at -165.
Zac Taylor, who has been Cincinnati's head coach since 2019.

