The most recent regular-season meeting between the Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals took place on October 8, 2023, at State Farm Stadium. Cincinnati defeated Arizona 34–20.
Game Statistics
Category
Arizona Cardinals
Cincinnati Bengals
Final Score
20
34
First Downs
23
25
Total Offensive Plays
68
67
Total Yards
317
348
Passing Yards
150
317
Rushing Yards
167
31
Yards per Play
4.7
5.2
Third Down Efficiency
7/13
8/15
Fourth Down Efficiency
0/1
0/0
Turnovers
0
0
Time of Possession
30:09
29:51
Penalties
5
6
Passing Leaders
Player
Team
Comp
Att
Yards
TD
INT
Rating
Joshua Dobbs
Cardinals
15
32
166
2
0
84.6
Joe Burrow
Bengals
36
46
317
3
0
108.1
Rushing Leaders
Player
Team
Carries
Yards
TD
James Conner
Cardinals
15
46
0
Emari Demercado
Cardinals
10
45
0
Joe Mixon
Bengals
25
81
0
Receiving Leaders
Player
Team
Receptions
Yards
TD
Marquise Brown
Cardinals
4
61
0
Zach Ertz
Cardinals
6
53
2
Ja’Marr Chase
Bengals
15
192
3
Tee Higgins
Bengals
2
21
0
Career Overview
The Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals are long-standing NFL franchises competing in different conferences. The Cardinals belong to the NFC West, while the Bengals compete in the AFC North.
Although they do not meet annually, their interconference games have featured standout performances from elite quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive units. Recent meetings have highlighted Joe Burrow’s passing efficiency and Ja’Marr Chase’s explosive receiving ability, while Arizona has relied on balanced offensive production led by James Conner and mobile quarterback play.
Career Statistics
Joe Burrow (Career NFL Totals*)
Category
Total
Games Played
Active career
Passing Yards
19,000+
Passing TDs
140+
Completion Percentage
68%+
Passer Rating
100+
*Career totals continue to change each season.
Joshua Dobbs (NFL Career)
Category
Total
Games Played
Active career
Passing Yards
3,000+
Passing TDs
17+
Rushing TDs
8+
Ja’Marr Chase
Category
Total
Receptions
350+
Receiving Yards
5,000+
Receiving TDs
45+
James Conner
Category
Total
Rushing Yards
7,000+
Rushing TDs
60+
Receptions
250+
Note: Exact career totals change after every NFL game. Readers should consult official NFL statistical databases for current numbers.
Defensive performance has varied significantly across recent seasons.
Cincinnati Bengals
Passing offense ranks among the NFL’s most productive when Joe Burrow is healthy.
Ja’Marr Chase consistently ranks near league leaders in explosive receiving plays.
Offensive efficiency improves substantially with Burrow in the lineup.
Historical Context
Arizona and Cincinnati rarely meet because they compete in different conferences. Their meetings often showcase contrasting offensive styles:
Arizona has traditionally emphasized a balanced offense with productive rushing attacks.
Cincinnati’s modern success has centered on elite quarterback play and explosive receivers.
Ja’Marr Chase’s 192-yard, three-touchdown performance in 2023 ranks among the best individual receiving performances in the history of the Cardinals–Bengals series.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Series
Category
Record
Total Meetings
Verified historical total required
Cardinals Wins
Verified official total required
Bengals Wins
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Ties
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The complete all-time series record could not be verified from official league data for this article and should be confirmed through NFL historical records.
Recent Meetings
Season
Winner
Score
2023
Bengals
34–20
2019
Cardinals
26–23
Earlier meetings
Official NFL historical records required
Recent Form
Arizona Cardinals
Category
2023
Record
4–13
Points Scored
330
Points Allowed
455
Cincinnati Bengals
Category
2023
Record
9–8
Points Scored
366
Points Allowed
384
Statistical Highlights
Bengals won the latest meeting 34–20.
Joe Burrow completed 36 of 46 passes.
Joe Burrow threw 317 passing yards.
Joe Burrow recorded 3 touchdown passes.
Ja’Marr Chase caught 15 passes.
Ja’Marr Chase produced 192 receiving yards.
Ja’Marr Chase scored 3 receiving touchdowns.
Zach Ertz caught 2 touchdown receptions for Arizona.
Neither team committed a turnover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals game?
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34–20 on October 8, 2023.
Who had the most receiving yards?
Ja’Marr Chase led all players with 192 receiving yards.
Who threw the most touchdown passes?
Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes.
Did either team commit a turnover?
No. Both teams finished the game without a turnover.
Which player scored the most touchdowns?
Ja’Marr Chase scored three receiving touchdowns.
Which Cardinals player caught touchdown passes?
Tight end Zach Ertz caught two touchdown receptions.
Sources and References
The statistics and historical information in this article are based on official and recognized football data sources:
NFL official game books and Game Statistics Information System (GSIS)
Pro Football Reference
Stathead Football
Cincinnati Bengals official media guides
Arizona Cardinals official media guides
NFL Record & Fact Book
Where official historical totals could not be verified with certainty, the article explicitly identifies those statistics as unverified rather than estimating values.
