Bengals–Chiefs rivalry
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The Bengals–Chiefs rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. The teams, who are members of the AFC, met in the AFC Championship Game two years in a row during the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 playoffs. This rivalry formed recently as both teams established themselves as Super Bowl contenders in the AFC. At of the conclusion of the 2023–2024 season, the Bengals lead the series 18–16, including two playoff meetings with both teams each winning once.[2]
First meeting | October 13, 1968 Chiefs 13, Bengals 3 |
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Latest meeting | December 31, 2023 Chiefs 25, Bengals 17 |
Next meeting | September 15, 2024 |
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Meetings total | 34[1] |
All-time series | Bengals, 18–16 |
Postseason results | Tied, 1–1
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Largest victory | Chiefs: 45–10 (2018) Bengals: 33–6 (1974) |
Longest win streak | Bengals: 5 (1972–1977) Chiefs: 3 (1983–1986) |
Current win streak | Chiefs, 2 (2023–present) |
This rivalry has grown in popularity over recent years due to numerous disputes involving players from both teams. Leading up to their regular season matchup in 2023, Bengals star wide receiver, Ja'Marr Chase was quoted disparaging about the Chief's defense, "I know what I see on paper and I know what I see in game. That's why they double everybody. Because they can't do it one-one-one".[3]