Cincinnati Bengals 2005 Season Schedule & Scores

Overall record:	11-5
Home record:	5-3
Away record:	6-2

The 2005 NFL season was a turning point for the Cincinnati Bengals. With quarterback Carson Palmer at the helm and Marvin Lewis as head coach, the team shattered expectations, achieving a remarkable 11-5 record. The offense thrived thanks to Palmer's dynamic passing game, complemented by standout wide receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, while the defense held its own with strong performances. Securing a Wild Card spot in the playoffs, the Bengals' promising season ended in a heart-wrenching first-round loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the early exit, the season left fans optimistic about the future.

Away		Home	Date	Result
CIN	@	CLE	Sun, Sep 11th, 2005	W27-13
MIN	@	CIN	Sun, Sep 18th, 2005	L8-37
CIN	@	CHI	Sun, Sep 25th, 2005	W24-7
HOU	@	CIN	Sun, Oct 2nd, 2005	L10-16
CIN	@	JAX	Sun, Oct 9th, 2005	L20-23
CIN	@	TEN	Sun, Oct 16th, 2005	W31-23
PIT	@	CIN	Sun, Oct 23rd, 2005	W27-13
GB	@	CIN	Sun, Oct 30th, 2005	L14-21
CIN	@	BAL	Sun, Nov 6th, 2005	W21-9
IND	@	CIN	Sun, Nov 20th, 2005	W45-37
BAL	@	CIN	Sun, Nov 27th, 2005	L29-42
CIN	@	PIT	Sun, Dec 4th, 2005	W38-31
CLE	@	CIN	Sun, Dec 11th, 2005	L20-23
CIN	@	DET	Sun, Dec 18th, 2005	W41-17
BUF	@	CIN	Sat, Dec 24th, 2005	W37-27
CIN	@	KC	Sun, Jan 1st, 2006	L3-37
PIT	@	CIN	Sun, Jan 8th, 2006	W31-17