Full history and timeline of the Cincinnati Bengals' biggest rivalries

Like all teams, the Cincinnati Bengals have had their fair share of real rivalries. The Bengals have been in existence since the late 1960s, so they were bound to make some enemies eventually. Over time, the Bengals have had several nemeses, whether due to shared history, geographic proximity, or recent showdowns. Here's a look at the five biggest rivalries the Bengals have had throughout their history. Listing the Colts as a major rival for the Bengals might be a stretch. However, the two teams are very familiar with one another. A more heated Bengals-Colts rivalry would be great for the region and the NFL. This on-field competition dates back to the beginning of the franchise. After the Bengals established themselves in 1968, they quickly found themselves in the playoffs a couple of years later. Their first playoff opponent was the Baltimore Colts. Cincinnati lost that matchup, 17-0.  In 1984, the Colts uprooted their team to Indianapolis. It would be a while until the two teams would meet in the playoffs