Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 12 to 16
Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16The Cleveland Browns played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16 of the 1979 season. The Bengals won by a score of 16-12. The Bengals and the Browns split the season series for the 1979 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bengals finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Browns finished 4-4-0 on the road for the 1979 season.
The Bengals finished the season with a record of 4-12-0, while the Browns finished the season at 9-7-0.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 234 | 116 | 4 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Director of Pro Personnel: Allan Webb Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 50 | 146 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Tight Ends Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood