| 1968 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
|---|---|
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| Head coach | Paul Brown |
| Home field | Nippert Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 3–11 |
| Division place | 5th AFL West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| AFL All-Stars | 3 |
| Team ROY | Paul Robinson |
The 1968 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's inaugural season. Their head coach was Paul Brown, who left the Cleveland Browns following the 1962 season with National Football League (NFL) record of 115–49–6, seven conference titles, and three NFL championships. His son Mike Brown did a study on pro football expansion and recommended Cincinnati as a potential site. In 1965, Brown met with Governor of Ohio James Rhodes and the two agreed the state could accommodate a second pro football team. The team recorded its first win in franchise history in week 2 with a 24–10 victory over the Denver Broncos.