Cincinnati Bengals Schedule: 2023 NFL Games, Strength Of Schedule, Fantasy Outlooks

The Cincinnati Bengals had high expectations last year after making it to the Super Bowl in 2021. However, things didn’t get off to the best start.

Cincinnati lost their first two games of the year to the Mitch Trubisky-led Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 and the Cooper Rush-led Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. However, the Bengals got their act together, winning four of their next five games.

Following their embarrassing Week 8 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati won their final eight regular season games, including the Week 13 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the Chiefs got the last laugh, defeating the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Let’s look at Cincinnati’s 2023 season and the fantasy outlook.

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Who Do The Cincinnati Bengals Face At Home In 2023?

The Bengals have nine home games this season, including three against their divisional rivals. They face the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 2, the Steelers in Week 12, and the Browns to end the year in Week 18.

Last year Cincinnati only played 16 games. The Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills got canceled after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. While these two teams didn’t get to finish that contest, they did meet up during the playoffs.

Joe Burrow played well in the playoff win, completing 63.9% of his pass attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals and Bills will face off in Week 9 on Sunday Night Football. This matchup should be a high-scoring contest and great for fantasy players.

Who Do The Cincinnati Bengals Face On The Road In 2023?

Last year the Bengals faced the Chiefs in Cincinnati. This year the two teams will play in Kansas City in Week 17. The past few matchups between the Bengals and the Chiefs have been outstanding for fantasy players. This year’s matchup should have a similar result, barring an injury to either Burrow or Patrick Mahomes.

Meanwhile, the Bengals have their second road game this year in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Last year these two teams faced off in Week 12 in Tennessee. While Cincinnati was without Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals still got the 20-16 win. Tee Higgins stepped up for the Bengals, catching seven of his nine targets for 114 receiving yards and a touchdown.

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