2006 Cincinnati Bengals season
| 2006 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mike Brown |
| Head coach | Marvin Lewis |
| Home stadium | Paul Brown Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–8 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC North |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
| Uniform | |
The 2006 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's 37th season in the National Football League (NFL), 39th overall, and 4th under head coach Marvin Lewis. It began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record in 2005, defending their AFC North Division Championship title. They also attempted to progress further through the playoffs than they made in the 2005 season, having lost to Pittsburgh in the 1st round after the loss of star quarterback Carson Palmer to injury on the second play of the game. However, the team failed to improve on their 11–5 record to finish at 8–8, and missing the playoffs just the year after they made it to the playoffs.