The Cincinnati Bengals enter the NFL's first 17-game season aiming to end their five-season playoff drought. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of their 2021 schedule:

Complete Schedule:

• Week 1: vs. Vikings (Sep. 12, 1:00 PM, FOX)
• Week 2: at Bears (Sep. 19, 1:00 PM, FOX)
• Week 3: at Steelers (Sep. 26, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 4: vs. Jaguars (Sep. 30, 8:20 PM, NFLN)
• Week 5: vs. Packers (Oct. 10, 1:00 PM, FOX)
• Week 6: at Lions (Oct. 17, 1:00 PM, FOX)
• Week 7: at Ravens (Oct. 24, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 8: at Jets (Oct. 31, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 9: vs. Browns (Nov. 7, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 10: BYE
• Week 11: at Raiders (Nov. 21, 4:05 PM, CBS)
• Week 12: vs. Steelers (Nov. 28, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 13: vs. Chargers (Dec. 5, 1:00 PM, FOX)
• Week 14: vs. 49ers (Dec. 12, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 15: at Broncos (Dec. 19, 4:05 PM, CBS)
• Week 16: vs. Ravens (Dec. 26, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 17: vs. Chiefs (Jan. 2, 1:00 PM, CBS)
• Week 18: at Browns (Jan. 9, 1:00 PM, CBS)

Key Matchups:

• Week 2 at Bears: First road test against elite defense, potential QB matchup with either Andy Dalton or Justin Fields
• Week 4 vs Jaguars: Only primetime game featuring #1 picks Joe Burrow vs. Trevor Lawrence
• Week 7 & 16 vs Ravens: Looking to improve after being outscored 65-6 in 2020 matchups
• Week 17 vs Chiefs: Late-season test against back-to-back AFC champions
• Week 18 at Browns: Season finale with potential playoff implications

Schedule Notes:

• One primetime game (Week 4 vs. Jaguars)
• 6th toughest strength of schedule (.529 opponent winning percentage)
• Opponents' combined 2020 record: 144-128

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