CINCINNATI — The 2025 NFL schedule is set, as Sports Illustrated followed the Wednesday release with a record prediction for the Bengals. Matt Verdarame has déjà vu striking the team for a third consecutive year. He projected a 9-8 finish while the Ravens ran away with the AFC North at 12-5.

Cleveland faces tough opening stretch with six games against strong opponents, including divisional rivals Bengals and Ravens in Weeks 1 and 2.

Stewart went No. 17 overall and Knight went No. 49 overall in the draft. Cincinnati has already signed its other draft picks in guard Dylan Fairchild (round 3, No. 81 overall), linebacker Barrett Carter (round 4, No. 119), offensive tackle Jalen Rivers (round 5, No. 153) and running back Tahj Brooks (round 6, No. 193).

Given their division alignment, it makes sense the Bengals and Steelers have played so often in primetime games. But the second most frequent opponent for the Bengals under the li

The NFL will release the 2025 schedules for all 32 teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, this week. But what day and time will they come out? And who do the Bengals play this year? Here's what to know.