When was the last time the Cincinnati Bengals were 4-1?

The last time the Cincinnati Bengals started the season 4-1 was in the 2018 season, after a 27-17 win over the Dolphins. The Bengals finished the season 6-10 and missed the playoffs.

How many times have the Cincinnati Bengals started the season 4-1?

The Cincinnati Bengals have started the season 4-1 a total of 9 times, in the 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1989-1990, 2005, 2009 and 2018 seasons.

How often have the Cincinnati Bengals made the playoffs after starting 4-1?

Out of the 9 times the Cincinnati Bengals started the season 4-1, they went on to make the playoffs 4 times, or 44.4% of the time.

All Cincinnati Bengals Seasons Which Started 4-1

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2018	4-1	+23	6-10	Missed Playoffs
2009	4-1	+11	10-6	Lost WC
2005	4-1	+63	11-5	Lost WC
1990	4-1	+32	9-7	Lost Div
1989	4-1	+49	8-8	Missed Playoffs
1982	4-1	+36	7-2	Lost WC
1976	4-1	+72	10-4	Missed Playoffs
1974	4-1	+62	7-7	Missed Playoffs
1972	4-1	+26	8-6	Missed Playoffs

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2018

4-1

+23

6-10

Missed Playoffs

2009

4-1