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1989 Cincinnati Bengals season
1989 season of the Cincinnati Bengals
1989 season of the Cincinnati Bengals
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Cincinnati Bengals |
| year | 1989 |
| record | 8–8 |
| division_place | 4th AFC Central |
| coach | Sam Wyche |
| general_manager | Paul Brown |
| stadium | Riverfront Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | {{collapsible list |
| title | 6 |
| 1 | G Max Montoya |
| 2 | OT Anthony Muñoz |
| 3 | TE Rodney Holman |
| 4 | QB Boomer Esiason |
| 5 | RB James Brooks |
| 6 | SS David Fulcher |
| shortnavlink | Bengals seasons |
The 1989 Cincinnati Bengals season was their 20th in the National Football League (NFL) and 22nd overall. The Bengals' 404 points scored were the fourth-most in the NFL in 1989. Four of their eight losses on the season were by a touchdown or less.
The 1989 Bengals are the most recent NFL team to score 55 points or more twice in a single season: Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (56) and Week 15 against the arch-rival Houston Oilers (61), both at home. Despite this, the Bengals finished the season 4th in their division and failed to earn a playoff berth, making them the only team in the AFC Central to do so.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1989 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Gicewicz | Tight End | Michigan State |
| Brett Grimshaw | Running Back | Western Illinois |
| Tom Gruno | Linebacker | Toledo |
| John Guerrero | Tackle | USC |
| Todd Philcox | Quarterback | Syracuse |
| Mark Rothwell | Wide receiver | Wisconsin–Stout |
Personnel
Staff
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President – John Sawyer
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General Manager – Paul Brown
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Assistant General Manager – Mike Brown
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Director of Player Personnel – Pete Brown
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Head Coach – Sam Wyche
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Offensive Coordinator – Bruce Coslet
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Running Backs – Jim Anderson
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Tight Ends – Bill Johnson
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Offensive Line – Jim McNally
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Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs – Dick LeBeau
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Defensive Line – Chuck Studley
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Linebackers – Dick Selcer
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Special Teams – Mike Stock
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Strength – Kim Wood
Roster
47 active, 6 inactive, 2 practice squad
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 10 | at [Chicago Bears](1989-chicago-bears-season) | **L** 14–17 | 0–1 | Soldier Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909100chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 17 | **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 41–10 | 1–1 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909170cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[Cleveland Browns](1989-cleveland-browns-season)** | **W** 21–14 | 2–1 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198909250cin.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 1 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1989-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 21–17 | 3–1 | Arrowhead Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910010kan.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 8 | at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1989-pittsburgh-steelers-season)** | **W** 26–16 | 4–1 | Three Rivers Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910080pit.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 15 | [Miami Dolphins](1989-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 13–20 | 4–2 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910150cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 22 | [Indianapolis Colts](1989-indianapolis-colts-season) | **L** 12–23 | 4–3 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910220cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 29 | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1989-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **W** 56–23 | 5–3 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198910290cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at [Los Angeles Raiders](1989-los-angeles-raiders-season) | **L** 7–28 | 5-4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911050rai.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[Houston Oilers](1989-houston-oilers-season)** | **L** 24–26 | 5–5 | Astrodome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911130oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 19 | [Detroit Lions](1989-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 42–7 | 6–5 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911190cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 26 | at [Buffalo Bills](1989-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 7–24 | 6–6 | Rich Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198911260buf.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 3 | at **[Cleveland Browns](1989-cleveland-browns-season)** | **W** 21–0 | 7–6 | Cleveland Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912030cle.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 10 | [Seattle Seahawks](1989-seattle-seahawks-season) | **L** 17–24 | 7–7 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912100cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 17 | **[Houston Oilers](1989-houston-oilers-season)** | **W** 61–7 | 8–7 | Riverfront Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912170cin.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 25 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1989-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 21–29 | 8–8 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198912250min.htm) |
Season summary
Week 1 at Bears
;First quarter
- CIN – James Brooks 4-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Jim Breech kick), 9:52. Bengals 7–0. ;Second quarter
- CHI – Mike Tomczak 11-yard run (Kevin Butler kick), 0:10. Tie 7–7. ;Third quarter
- CIN – Ickey Woods 5-yard run (Jim Breech kick), 8:28. Bengals 14–7.
- CHI – Kevin Butler 29-yard field goal, 11:40. Bengals 14–10. ;Fourth quarter
- CHI – James Thornton 20-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (Kevin Butler kick), 10:06. Bears 17–14. ;Top passers
- CIN – Boomer Esiason – 18/36, 184 yards, TD
- CHI – Mike Tomczak – 10/24, 159 yards, TD, 2 INT ;Top rushers
- CIN – James Brooks – 13 rushes, 88 yards
- CHI – Neal Anderson – 21 rushes, 146 yards ;Top receivers
- CIN – James Brooks – 5 receptions, 46 yards, TD
- CHI – James Thornton – 4 receptions, 86 yards, TD
Week 2 vs. Steelers
Week 3 vs. Browns
Week 14 vs. Seahawks
;Seahawks
- Dave Krieg 22/33, 258 Yds, 3 TD, INT
- Curt Warner 14 Rush, 51 Yds
- Brian Blades 6 Rec, 107 Yds, TD ;Bengals
- Boomer Esiason 21/42, 246 yds, TD
- James Brooks 11 Rush, 52 Yds
- Tim McGee 7 Rec, 109 Yds, TD
Standings
Team leaders
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Defensive
Kicking and punting
| Jim Breech | 14 | 12 | 85.7% | 38 | 37 | 97.4% | 73 |
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Special teams
| Mike Martin | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 107 | 7.1 | 17 | 0 |
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Awards and records
Pro Bowl selections
- Boomer Esiason QB, AFC Pro-Bowl Selection
- Rodney Holman TE, AFC Pro-Bowl Selection
- James Brooks RB, AFC Pro-Bowl Selection
- David Fulcher SS, AFC Pro-Bowl Selection
- Anthony Muñoz LT, AFC Pro-Bowl Selection
Milestones
- Boomer Esiason, 5th straight 3,000-yard season
- James Brooks, 2nd 1,000-yard season (1,239 yards)
- Tim McGee, 1st 1,000-yard season (1,211 yards)
References
References
- "Team Game Finder Query Results - Pro-Football-Reference.com".
- "1989 Cincinnati Bengals draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- "Boomer Esiason".
- "James Brooks".
- "Tim McGee".
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