5 Most Memorable Browns vs Bengals Rivalry Moments
The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have maintained a fierce rivalry since the 1970s, meeting twice yearly except during the 1982 strike-shortened season and 1996-1998 relocation period. Beyond their geographical opposition within Ohio, their sociocultural differences add depth to this historic matchup.
Here are the top 5 most significant moments in the Browns-Bengals rivalry:
- Browns 34, Bengals 0 (October 18, 1987)
- Largest victory margin in rivalry history
- Coach Marty Schottenheimer led the Browns
- QB Gary Danielson threw four touchdown passes
- Complete defensive shutout
- Browns 29, Bengals 26 (October 19, 1995)
- Part of Browns' seven-game winning streak (1992-1995)
- Coach Bill Belichick maintained 8-2 record in rivalry
- Matt Stover kicked five field goals
- Overtime victory
- Browns 22, Bengals 14 (December 28, 2003)
- Crucial playoff implications
- Rookie RB Lee Suggs rushed for 186 yards
- Suggs scored two touchdowns
- Key postseason victory
- Browns 24, Bengals 3 (November 6, 2014)
- Significant comeback victory
- QB Andy Dalton led successful rushing attack
- Team recorded season-high rushing yards
- Dominant defensive performance
- Browns 35, Bengals 20 (November 25, 2018)
- Baker Mayfield's rookie statement game
- Mayfield threw for 258 yards
- Completed 19 of 26 passes
- Road victory established Mayfield era