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30 Awesome Cincinnati Bengals Trivia and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Mar 2025·4 min read
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  1. 1What was the first season of the Cincinnati Bengals as a professional team?

  2. 2Which NCAA Division III school did former Bengals quarterback Kenny Anderson attend?

  3. 3Who was the original owner and head coach of the Bengals?

  4. 4What was the nickname given to the Bengals' defensive line during their first Super Bowl appearance after the 1981 season?

  5. 5Which stadium did the Bengals share with the Cincinnati Reds for three decades?

  6. 6Who was the Bengals' head coach at the start of the 2005 NFL season?

  7. 7Which Bengals receiver set a single-season record for receiving yards with 1,355 in 2003?

  8. 8Who was the second Heisman Trophy winner drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals?

  9. 9Which Bengals defensive lineman set a single-season team record with 22 sacks in 1976?

  10. 10Who was the first Bengals player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

  11. 11What year were the Cincinnati Bengals founded?

  12. 12Which quarterback led the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XVI?

  13. 13Which Bengals player legally changed his last name to match his jersey number?

  14. 14Who was the Bengals' first-ever draft pick?

  15. 15Which Bengals player set a franchise record with 216 receiving yards in a single game in 1988?

  16. 16Who holds the Bengals' franchise record for most career interceptions?

  17. 17Which Bengals player was known for performing the "Ickey Shuffle" after scoring touchdowns?

  18. 18Who was the Bengals' head coach during their 1988 Super Bowl run?

  19. 19Which Bengals kicker holds the franchise record for most points scored?

  20. 20What is the nickname of the Bengals' home stadium?

  21. 21Which Bengals player was the first to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season?

  22. 22Who was the first Bengals player to be named NFL MVP?

  23. 23Which Bengals player holds the franchise record for most career sacks?

  24. 24Who was the Bengals' first Pro Bowl selection?

  25. 25Which Bengals player returned a fumble 94 yards for a touchdown in 2004, setting a franchise record?

  26. 26Who was the first Bengals player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

  27. 27Which Bengals quarterback set a franchise record with 490 passing yards in a single game?

  28. 28Who holds the Bengals' franchise record for most career rushing touchdowns?

  29. 29Which Bengals player was known for his versatility, playing both punter and wide receiver?

  30. 30Who was the Bengals' first-round draft pick in 2001?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1968
  2. 2. Augustana College
  3. 3. Paul Brown
  4. 4. WEBB
  5. 5. Riverfront Stadium
  6. 6. Marvin Lewis
  7. 7. Chad Johnson
  8. 8. Carson Palmer
  9. 9. Coy Bacon
  10. 10. Anthony Muñoz
  11. 11. 1968
  12. 12. Ken Anderson
  13. 13. Chad Johnson
  14. 14. Bob Johnson
  15. 15. Eddie Brown
  16. 16. Ken Riley
  17. 17. Ickey Woods
  18. 18. Sam Wyche
  19. 19. Jim Breech
  20. 20. The Jungle
  21. 21. Paul Robinson
  22. 22. Boomer Esiason
  23. 23. Eddie Edwards
  24. 24. Paul Robinson
  25. 25. Kevin Kaesviharn
  26. 26. Anthony Muñoz
  27. 27. Boomer Esiason
  28. 28. Pete Johnson
  29. 29. Pat McInally
  30. 30. Justin Smith

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