1972 Cincinnati Bengals schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
8-6-0 0-0 4317 2321 1996 29 255 3552 1737 1815 29 207
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The Cincinnati Bengals' fifth season was in 1972, and it was the fifth season Paul Brown served as the head coach of the team. The Bengals played their home games at Riverfront Stadium. They finished the season 8-6-0, 4-3-0 at home and 4-3-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ New England Patriots 31-7
Week 2 Pittsburgh Steelers 15-10
Week 3 @ Cleveland Browns 6-27
Week 4 Denver Broncos 21-10
Week 5 @ Kansas City Chiefs 23-16
Week 6 @ Los Angeles Rams 12-15
Week 7 Houston Oilers 30-7
Week 8 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 17-40
Week 9 Oakland Raiders 14-20
Week 10 Baltimore Colts 19-20
Week 11 @ Chicago Bears 13-3
Week 12 New York Giants 13-10
Week 13 Cleveland Browns 24-27
Week 14 @ Houston Oilers 61-17

1972 Cincinnati Bengals Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello