The most recent Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals matchup was played on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati won 37–14, taking a 29–12 advantage in first downs and outgaining Arizona 429–233. The Bengals also dominated time of possession, 40:56 to 19:04.
The Bengals now lead the all-time series 8–6, with no playoff meetings between the franchises.
Key Statistics
Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals — December 28, 2025
| Statistic | Arizona Cardinals | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 14 | 37 |
| First Downs | 12 | 29 |
| Passing First Downs | 9 | 17 |
| Rushing First Downs | 3 | 10 |
| Total Net Yards | 233 | 429 |
| Offensive Plays | 54 | 74 |
| Yards per Play | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Net Rushing Yards | 42 | 120 |
| Rushing Attempts | 13 | 35 |
| Rushing Average | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Net Passing Yards | 191 | 309 |
| Gross Passing Yards | 212 | 329 |
| Pass Attempts | 37 | 36 |
| Completions | 21 | 27 |
| Completion Rate | 56.8% | 75.0% |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 4 | 3 |
| Third Down | 3/13 (23.1%) | 10/15 (66.7%) |
| Fourth Down | 3/4 (75.0%) | 1/1 (100%) |
| Touchdowns | 2 | 5 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Field Goals | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| Red Zone | 1/2 (50%) | 5/5 (100%) |
| Time of Possession | 19:04 | 40:56 |
| Penalties | 6–51 | 5–38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
The official NFL gamebook confirms Cincinnati’s 429 total yards, 120 rushing yards, 309 net passing yards and five touchdowns.
Passing Leaders
| Player | Team | Comp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | Bengals | 24/31 | 305 | 2 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | Cardinals | 21/37 | 212 | 2 | 0 | 91.3 |
| Joe Flacco | Bengals | 3/5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 72.1 |
Burrow produced the highest passer rating of the game while completing 77.4% of his throws.
Rushing Leaders
| Player | Team | Attempts | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | Bengals | 22 | 101 | 4.6 | 25 | 2 |
| Michael Carter | Cardinals | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 11 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | Cardinals | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | Bengals | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | Bengals | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 3 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | Bengals | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 |
Chase Brown was the game’s leading rusher, accounting for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | Cardinals | 10 | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 38 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | Cardinals | 13 | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 18 | 1 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | Bengals | 9 | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 22 | 2 |
| Tee Higgins | Bengals | 5 | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 39 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | Bengals | 2 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 32 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | Bengals | 6 | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | Bengals | 3 | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 18 | 0 |
| Tanner Hudson | Bengals | 2 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 18 | 0 |
Wilson’s 38-yard touchdown catch was Arizona’s longest reception. Chase scored both of Cincinnati’s passing touchdowns.
Career Overview
The Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals are NFL franchises from different conferences: Arizona competes in the NFC West, while Cincinnati competes in the AFC North.
Their latest meeting demonstrated a significant offensive gap. Cincinnati ran 74 offensive plays compared with Arizona’s 54 and held the ball for more than twice as long. The Bengals converted 10 of 15 third downs, while Arizona converted only three of 13.
The matchup also featured several established NFL players:
- Joe Burrow — Cincinnati quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick.
- Ja’Marr Chase — Cincinnati wide receiver and multiple-time Pro Bowler.
- Chase Brown — Cincinnati running back and 2025 rushing leader.
- Trey McBride — Arizona tight end and Pro Bowl/All-Pro performer.
- Jacoby Brissett — Arizona quarterback with extensive NFL starting experience.
Burrow entered the matchup after producing a 2024 season with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns, while Chase had 1,708 receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns in 2024.
Career Statistics
The following table covers the principal offensive players directly involved in the matchup, using regular-season career totals through the 2025 season.
| Player | Position | Games | Career Yards | TDs | Key Career Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 77 | 20,810 passing | 157 pass TD | 68.5% completions |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 101 | 14,766 passing | 76 pass TD | 61.9% completions |
| Ja’Marr Chase | WR | 78 | 6,837 receiving | 54 rec TD | 520 receptions |
| Trey McBride | TE | 66 | 3,475 receiving | 17 rec TD | 347 receptions |
Burrow’s career passing line through 2025 was 1,921 completions on 2,806 attempts for 20,810 yards, 157 touchdowns and 51 interceptions.
Brissett had 1,391 career completions on 2,246 attempts for 14,766 yards, 76 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.
Chase entered his fifth NFL season with 520 receptions, 6,837 yards and 54 touchdowns.
McBride’s first four NFL seasons produced 347 receptions, 3,475 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Season-by-Season Stats
Cincinnati Bengals — Recent Team Seasons
| Season | Record | Points For | Points Against | Result vs Cardinals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9–8 | — | — | W, 34–20 |
| 2024 | 9–8 | — | — | Did not play |
| 2025 | 6–11 | 414 | 492 | W, 37–14 |
Cincinnati finished the 2025 regular season 6–11. The Bengals scored 414 points and allowed 492.
Arizona Cardinals — Recent Team Seasons
| Season | Record | Points For | Points Against | Result vs Bengals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4–13 | — | — | L, 20–34 |
| 2024 | 8–9 | — | — | Did not play |
| 2025 | 3–14 | 355 | 488 | L, 14–37 |
Arizona finished 2025 with a 3–14 record, scoring 355 points and allowing 488.
2025 Key Player Season Statistics
| Player | Team | Games | Main Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | CIN | 8 | 173/259, 1,809 pass yds, 17 TD, 5 INT |
| Chase Brown | CIN | 17 | 232 rushes, 1,019 yds, 6 rush TD; 69 rec, 437 yds, 5 rec TD |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | 16 | 125 receptions, 1,412 yds, 8 TD |
| Trey McBride | ARI | 17 | 126 receptions, 1,239 yds, 11 TD |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | 17 | 78 receptions, 1,006 yds, 7 TD |
These figures show that McBride was Arizona’s leading receiver in 2025, while Chase led Cincinnati in receiving and Brown led the Bengals in rushing.
2023 Cardinals vs Bengals
The previous meeting took place on October 8, 2023, when Cincinnati won 34–20 in Glendale.
| Category | Bengals | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 294 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 152 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 142 |
| First Downs | 27 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Time of Possession | 38:10 | 21:50 |
| Final Score | 34 | 20 |
Joe Burrow completed 36 of 46 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns, while Ja’Marr Chase delivered one of the most productive individual performances in the matchup’s recent history: 15 receptions, 192 yards and three touchdowns.
Records
Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals Series Records
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 14 |
| Bengals Wins | 8 |
| Cardinals Wins | 6 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Bengals Points | 368 |
| Cardinals Points | 331 |
| Playoff Meetings | 0 |
| Bengals Current Winning Streak | 2 games |
Cincinnati leads the all-time series 8–6 after victories in 2023 and 2025.
Notable Matchup Records
- 2025: Bengals won 37–14, their largest margin of victory in the series.
- 2023: Bengals won 34–20.
- 2019: Cardinals won 26–23.
- 2015: Cardinals won 34–31.
- Highest-scoring meeting: Arizona’s 34–31 victory in 2015 produced 65 combined points.
- The Bengals have won the last two meetings.
Awards and Honors
Several players connected to this matchup have received major NFL recognition.
| Player | Team | Major Honors |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | Bengals | 3× Pro Bowl; 2× AP Comeback Player of the Year |
| Ja’Marr Chase | Bengals | 5× Pro Bowl; 2× First-Team All-Pro; 2021 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year |
| Trey McBride | Cardinals | 2× Pro Bowl; 1× First-Team All-Pro |
| Budda Baker | Cardinals | 7× Pro Bowl |
The NFL’s 2025 Pro Bowl roster included Burrow and Chase for Cincinnati and Trey McBride for Arizona; Arizona’s Budda Baker also had seven career Pro Bowl selections at that point.
Burrow won the 2024 AP Comeback Player of the Year after returning from his 2023 season-ending wrist injury.
Chase’s 2025 season earned him another Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro selection, while McBride also earned Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro recognition.
Performance Trends
Cincinnati’s Passing Advantage
The 2025 game showed a clear difference in passing efficiency. Burrow completed 24 of 31 attempts for 305 yards, while Brissett completed 21 of 37 for 212 yards. Cincinnati generated 7.9 yards per pass play, compared with 4.7 for Arizona.
Third-Down Efficiency
Third down was one of the biggest statistical differences:
- Bengals: 10/15, 66.7%
- Cardinals: 3/13, 23.1%
That 43.6-percentage-point difference helped Cincinnati sustain drives and accumulate 29 first downs.
Red-Zone Execution
Cincinnati scored touchdowns on all five red-zone possessions. Arizona scored touchdowns on one of two red-zone trips.
Running Game
Chase Brown’s 101 rushing yards represented most of Cincinnati’s rushing production. The Bengals totaled 120 rushing yards, compared with only 42 for Arizona.
McBride’s Consistent Role
Trey McBride remained Arizona’s most heavily targeted receiver in the matchup, receiving 13 targets and catching 10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. His 2025 season finished with 126 receptions for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Chase’s Scoring Impact
Chase caught seven passes for 60 yards but scored twice. Both touchdowns came from Burrow, including a 13-yard score in the first quarter and an 8-yard score late in the second quarter.
Historical Context
The Cardinals-Bengals series dates back to 1973. Cincinnati has won eight of 14 meetings, while Arizona has won six. There have been no postseason meetings between the franchises.
The series has generally been competitive, but the most recent two games have moved in Cincinnati’s direction:
| Meeting | Winner | Score | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Cardinals | 34–31 | Arizona +3 |
| 2019 | Cardinals | 26–23 | Arizona +3 |
| 2023 | Bengals | 34–20 | Cincinnati +14 |
| 2025 | Bengals | 37–14 | Cincinnati +23 |
The Bengals have therefore won the last two meetings by a combined 37 points, after Arizona won the previous two by a combined six points.
The 2025 Cincinnati performance also stands out because the Bengals produced 429 yards, 29 first downs and five touchdowns. Those numbers were substantially higher than Arizona’s 233 yards, 12 first downs and two touchdowns.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Series
| Team | Wins | Losses | Win % | Points Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | 368 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 6 | 8 | 42.9% | 331 |
Every Meeting Since 1973
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bengals | 42–24 |
| 1979 | Bengals | 34–28 |
| 1985 | Cardinals | 41–27 |
| 1988 | Bengals | 21–14 |
| 1994 | Cardinals | 28–7 |
| 1997 | Bengals | 24–21 |
| 2000 | Bengals | 24–13 |
| 2003 | Cardinals | 17–14 |
| 2007 | Cardinals | 35–27 |
| 2011 | Bengals | 23–16 |
| 2015 | Cardinals | 34–31 |
| 2019 | Cardinals | 26–23 |
| 2023 | Bengals | 34–20 |
| 2025 | Bengals | 37–14 |
Recent Player Comparison
| Category | Joe Burrow | Jacoby Brissett |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Attempts | 31 | 37 |
| Completions | 24 | 21 |
| Completion % | 77.4% | 56.8% |
| Passing Yards | 305 | 212 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 129.1 | 91.3 |
| Category | Ja’Marr Chase | Trey McBride |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 9 | 13 |
| Receptions | 7 | 10 |
| Receiving Yards | 60 | 76 |
| Receiving TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Long Reception | 22 | 18 |
Recent Form
Bengals — 2025
Cincinnati finished the 2025 season 6–11, third in the AFC North. The team scored 414 points and allowed 492.
The Bengals’ main offensive production came from Chase Brown, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Joe Burrow. Brown finished with 1,019 rushing yards, while Chase recorded 1,412 receiving yards and 125 receptions.
Cardinals — 2025
Arizona finished 3–14, fourth in the NFC West. The Cardinals scored 355 points and allowed 488.
Trey McBride was Arizona’s leading receiver with 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Michael Wilson posted 78 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Form
The Bengals won both of the most recent meetings:
- 2025: Cincinnati 37, Arizona 14
- 2023: Cincinnati 34, Arizona 20
That gives Cincinnati a 2–0 record against Arizona across the two most recent matchups.
Statistical Highlights
- 37–14: Cincinnati’s final score in the latest matchup.
- 429–233: Cincinnati’s advantage in total yards.
- 29–12: Cincinnati’s first-down advantage.
- 305: Joe Burrow’s passing yards.
- 129.1: Burrow’s passer rating.
- 101: Chase Brown’s rushing yards.
- 2: Brown’s rushing touchdowns.
- 89: Michael Wilson’s receiving yards.
- 76: Trey McBride’s receiving yards.
- 10: McBride’s receptions.
- 60: Ja’Marr Chase’s receiving yards.
- 2: Chase’s receiving touchdowns.
- 66.7%: Cincinnati’s third-down conversion rate.
- 23.1%: Arizona’s third-down conversion rate.
- 40:56: Cincinnati’s time of possession.
- 19:04: Arizona’s time of possession.
- 5-for-5: Cincinnati’s red-zone touchdown efficiency.
- 8–6: Cincinnati’s all-time series lead.
- 2: Cincinnati’s current winning streak in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals game?
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37–14 on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium.
Who was the best player in Cardinals vs Bengals?
Joe Burrow produced the strongest overall statistical performance among the quarterbacks, completing 24 of 31 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and a 129.1 passer rating. Chase Brown led the game in rushing with 101 yards and two touchdowns.
How many yards did Joe Burrow throw for against the Cardinals?
Burrow passed for 305 yards on 24 completions from 31 attempts.
How many touchdowns did Ja’Marr Chase score against Arizona?
Chase caught two touchdown passes against the Cardinals in the December 2025 game.
How many receiving yards did Trey McBride have?
McBride recorded 10 receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown in the 2025 matchup.
How many rushing yards did Chase Brown have?
Chase Brown rushed 22 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
What was Michael Wilson’s stat line?
Wilson caught 5 of 10 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown, including a 38-yard touchdown reception.
What is the Cardinals vs Bengals all-time record?
The Bengals lead the series 8–6, with no ties and no playoff meetings.
When was the previous Cardinals vs Bengals game?
Before the December 2025 meeting, the teams played on October 8, 2023. Cincinnati won that game 34–20.
What were Joe Burrow’s stats in the 2023 Cardinals game?
Burrow completed 36 of 46 passes for 317 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Cincinnati’s 34–20 win.
What were Ja’Marr Chase’s stats in the 2023 matchup?
Chase caught 15 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns against Arizona in 2023.
Sources and References
- NFL official gamebook — Cardinals at Bengals, December 28, 2025: official individual and team statistics, scoring plays, defensive statistics and drive information.
- NFL official Game Center: final score and matchup information for the 2025 game.
- Pro Football Reference: player career statistics, team season statistics and historical head-to-head records.
- NFL official 2023 gamebook: team statistics from the October 8, 2023 Cardinals-Bengals matchup.
- NFL team media guides: historical player and franchise information.
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