2005 Cincinnati Bengals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-5
Finishing 1st in the NFL's North Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Marvin Lewis (11-5)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
2005 Cincinnati Bengals Roster
The Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League ended the 2005 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's North Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Cincinnati piled up points with 421 points, while the defense allowed 350. Carson Palmer led the charge, slinging for 3,836 yards. Chad Johnson paced pass catchers, grabbing 97 passes for 1,432 yards. T.J. Houshmandzadeh was targeted regularly as well.
Rudi Johnson carried the ball for a team-best 1,458 yards for the Bengals.
The opportunistic defense led the way with 44 turnovers, topping in the league. Deltha O'Neal intercepted 10 opponent throws. Justin Smith sacked opposing passers 6 times.
Marvin Lewis coached the team. The 2005 Cincinnati Bengals lost in the Wild Card.
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Regular Season Points For: 421
Regular Season Points Against: 350
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 27 at Cleveland Browns 13 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 18, 2005 | Minnesota Vikings 8 at Cincinnati Bengals 37 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 25, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 24 at Chicago Bears 7 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 2, 2005 | Houston Texans 10 at Cincinnati Bengals 16 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 9, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 20 at Jacksonville Jaguars 23 | L | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 16, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 31 at Tennessee Titans 23 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 23, 2005 | Pittsburgh Steelers 27 at Cincinnati Bengals 13 | L | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| October 30, 2005 | Green Bay Packers 14 at Cincinnati Bengals 21 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| November 6, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 21 at Baltimore Ravens 9 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| November 20, 2005 | Indianapolis Colts 45 at Cincinnati Bengals 37 | L | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 27, 2005 | Baltimore Ravens 29 at Cincinnati Bengals 42 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-1-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| December 4, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 38 at Pittsburgh Steelers 31 | W | 4-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| December 11, 2005 | Cleveland Browns 20 at Cincinnati Bengals 23 | W | 5-2-0 | 5-1-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| December 18, 2005 | Cincinnati Bengals 41 at Detroit Lions 17 | W | 5-2-0 | 6-1-0 | 11-3-0 | ||
| December 24, 2005 | Buffalo Bills 37 at Cincinnati Bengals 27 | L | 5-3-0 | 6-1-0 | 11-4-0 | ||
| January 1, 2006 | Cincinnati Bengals 3 at Kansas City Chiefs 37 | L | 5-3-0 | 6-2-0 | 11-5-0 | ||
| January 8, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 31 at Cincinnati Bengals 17 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | AFC Wild Card Playoff |
