1980 Cincinnati Bengals season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1980 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 17–12 | 43211 |
| 2 | September 14, 1980 | at Miami Dolphins | L 17–16 | 38322 |
| 3 | September 21, 1980 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 30–28 | 52490 |
| 4 | September 28, 1980 | Houston Oilers | L 13–10 | 50413 |
| 5 | October 5, 1980 | at Green Bay Packers | L 14–9 | 55006 |
| 6 | October 12, 1980 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | W 17–16 | 53668 |
| 7 | October 19, 1980 | Minnesota Vikings | W 14–0 | 44487 |
| 8 | October 26, 1980 | at Houston Oilers | L 23–3 | 49189 |
| 9 | November 2, 1980 | San Diego Chargers | L 31–14 | 46406 |
| 10 | November 9, 1980 | at Oakland Raiders | L 28–17 | 44132 |