1997 Cincinnati Bengals season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | Arizona Cardinals | W 24–21 | 53644 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | at Baltimore Ravens | L 23–10 | 52968 |
| 3 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | at Denver Broncos | L 38–20 | 73871 |
| 5 | September 28, 1997 | New York Jets | L 31–14 | 57209 |
| 6 | October 5, 1997 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 21–13 | 67128 |
| 7 | October 12, 1997 | at Tennessee Oilers | L 30–7 | 17071 |
| 8 | October 19, 1997 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 26–10 | 60020 |
| 9 | October 26, 1997 | at New York Giants | L 29–27 | 72584 |
| 10 | November 2, 1997 | San Diego Chargers | W 38–31 | 53754 |