Lions vs Bengals

Historical record, recent meetings, scoring profile and performance versus model expectation.

Record since the 1970 season
4-10
Bengals lead the series by 6 wins.
@ Lions
1-6
@ Bengals
3-4
Playoffs
0-0
VS EXPECTED
Lions -2.3
Avg Points
20.5-25.6
Most Recent Winner
Lions 37-24

Head-To-Head Margin (Max Last 150 Matches)

Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals Results

All completed meetings between these teams.
Date Matchup Result Winner Model Projection Stage
Oct 5, 2025 37–24 Detroit Lions +13 Detroit Lions +2.6 Regular
Oct 17, 2021 34–11 Cincinnati Bengals +23 Cincinnati Bengals +0.6 Regular
Dec 24, 2017 17–26 Cincinnati Bengals +9 Detroit Lions +2.1 Regular
Oct 20, 2013 27–24 Cincinnati Bengals +3 Cincinnati Bengals +0.3 Regular
Dec 6, 2009 13–23 Cincinnati Bengals +10 Cincinnati Bengals +14.8 Regular
Dec 18, 2005 41–17 Cincinnati Bengals +24 Cincinnati Bengals +6.6 Regular
Oct 28, 2001 31–27 Cincinnati Bengals +4 Detroit Lions +5.1 Regular
Sep 13, 1998 34–28 Cincinnati Bengals +6 Detroit Lions +3.9 Regular
Nov 22, 1992 19–13 Detroit Lions +6 Cincinnati Bengals +1.9 Regular
Nov 19, 1989 7–42 Cincinnati Bengals +35 Cincinnati Bengals +11.3 Regular
Nov 2, 1986 24–17 Cincinnati Bengals +7 Detroit Lions +0.9 Regular
Dec 11, 1983 9–17 Cincinnati Bengals +8 Cincinnati Bengals +2.7 Regular
Dec 8, 1974 23–19 Detroit Lions +4 Cincinnati Bengals +5.0 Regular
Sep 27, 1970 3–38 Detroit Lions +35 Detroit Lions +4.6 Regular