1986 Cincinnati Bengals season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1986 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 24–14 | 43430 |
| 2 | September 14, 1986 | Buffalo Bills | W 36–33 | 52714 |
| 3 | September 18, 1986 | at Cleveland Browns | W 30–13 | 78779 |
| 4 | September 28, 1986 | Chicago Bears | L 44–7 | 55146 |
| 5 | October 5, 1986 | at Green Bay Packers | W 34–28 | 51230 |
| 6 | October 13, 1986 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 24–22 | 54283 |
| 7 | October 19, 1986 | Houston Oilers | W 31–28 | 53844 |
| 8 | October 26, 1986 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 30–9 | 50815 |
| 9 | November 2, 1986 | at Detroit Lions | W 24–17 | 52423 |
| 10 | November 9, 1986 | at Houston Oilers | L 32–28 | 32130 |