Win/Loss History

Bengals vs. Browns Rivalry

• First meeting: The Bengals and Browns first played on October 11, 1970, with the Browns winning 30-27.
• "Battle of Ohio": This rivalry is often referred to as the "Battle of Ohio," since both teams are based in the state of Ohio.
• All-time series: As of 2023, the Browns lead the all-time series, though the Bengals have been more successful in recent seasons.
• Paul Brown connection: The rivalry has extra significance because legendary coach Paul Brown founded both teams—he was the Browns’ original head coach and later helped establish the Bengals.
• Longest win streak: The Bengals' longest winning streak in the series was seven games, spanning from 2014 to 2017.
• Joe Burrow's struggles against the Browns: Despite his success against other teams, Bengals QB Joe Burrow has had a tough time against the Browns, with the Bengals losing five straight games to Cleveland between 2020 and 2022.
• 2018 shootout: In 2018, Browns QB Baker Mayfield led his team to a 35-20 victory over the Bengals, a notable performance in which he threw four touchdown passes.
• Ohio pride: Both teams have passionate fan bases, and the "Battle of Ohio" games often carry significant bragging rights for the state.

The Bengals-Browns rivalry, with its roots in Ohio football history, is a long-standing battle for supremacy in the state, full of intense and closely contested matchups.

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