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Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) visit the Carolina Panthers (3-5) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC. TV: Fox. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals.

NFLSunday, December 20, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals6-2

1:00 PM ETDec 20, 2026

Carolina Panthers3-5

DateDec 20, 2026

Time1:00 PM ET

VenueBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

TVFox

Team comparison

Cincinnati BengalsCarolina Panthers

Points per game

30.0

24.9

Points allowed per game

21.9

27.4

6-2Record3-5

1st in AFC NorthStanding1st in NFC South

4-1Road record / home record1-3

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Team stats

Cincinnati BengalsCarolina Panthers

Points Per Game

30.0

24.9

Total Yards

383.9

381.8

Yards Passing

298.3

280.5

Yards Rushing

85.6

101.3

Points Allowed Per Game

21.9

27.4

Yards Allowed

375.3

355.1

Pass Yards Allowed

248.6

221.8

Rush Yards Allowed

126.6

133.4

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cincinnati Bengals

Andrei Iosivas WR · Thumb - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Cashius Howell DE · Wrist - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Erick All Jr. TE · Knee - ACL - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Tanner Hudson TE · Pectoral - Strain

Injured Reserve

Kyle Dugger S · Quadriceps - Not Specified

Questionable

Carolina Panthers

Jaycee Horn CB · Quadriceps - Strain

Injured Reserve

Jaelan Phillips LB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Will Lee III CB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Damien Lewis G · Knee - Not Specified

Questionable

Bobby Okereke LB · Foot - Not Specified

Questionable

Recent form

Cincinnati BengalsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Atlanta FalconsW 34-17

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Tennessee TitansW 43-36

Oct 25, 2026 · at Baltimore RavensW 35-13

Oct 11, 2026 · at Miami DolphinsW 31-24

Oct 4, 2026 · vs Jacksonville JaguarsL 17-22

Carolina PanthersLLLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Denver BroncosL 21-26

Oct 29, 2026 · at Green Bay PackersL 19-27

Oct 25, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 13-43

Oct 18, 2026 · at Philadelphia EaglesW 25-14

Oct 4, 2026 · vs Detroit LionsW 32-26

Team pages

Cincinnati Bengals
Schedule, roster and stats

Carolina Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?

The game is on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC.

How can I watch Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?

TV: Fox.

What are the records of the Cincinnati Bengals and Carolina Panthers?

Cincinnati Bengals: 6-2. Carolina Panthers: 3-5.

Who is injured for Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?

Listed out or doubtful: Cincinnati Bengals: Andrei Iosivas, Cashius Howell, Erick All Jr., Tanner Hudson. Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers played?

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC.

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