The Cleveland Browns will travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Browns on TV
Pregame: 10:30 a.m. ET, Browns Countdown presented by Elk & Elk, WEWS News 5
Game: 1 p.m. ET, CBS
Postgame: 11:35 p.m. ET, Browns Postgame Show, WEWS News 5
Announcers: Tom McCarthy, Logan Ryan and Amanda Balionis (sideline reporter)
How to Listen Live on Radio
In-market fans can listen live on Browns.com and the Browns mobile app, presented by LECOM. The Browns Pregame Show is presented by Bally BET.
Pregame: 9 a.m. ET, 850 ESPN Cleveland, 98.5 WNCX, The Cleveland Browns Radio Network, ClevelandBrowns.com, Browns mobile App
Game: 1 p.m. ET, 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 1300 AM La Mega (Español)
Postgame: 92.3 The Fan WKRK
Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura and Je'Rod Cherry (sideline reporter)
To access live radio of Browns games in the Browns mobile app, presented by LECOM, you must be in the Cleveland DMA (100 miles) AND have location services turned on for the Browns mobile app. To make sure location services are on for the iPhone, follow the steps below:
Settings -> Browns -> Location -> While using the app/Always
For Android:
Settings -> Location -> App permissions -> Browns
You can also access device settings by going to "Settings" in the Browns app and clicking "Device Settings."
Where to Stream the Browns on NFL+
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Browns record vs. Bengals
- The Bengals hold the all-time regular season record against the Browns 56-48.
- The Browns have a 18-34 record against the Bengals on the road.
- The Browns and Bengals last met in Week 1 of the 2025 season, when Cincinnati won 17-16.
Storylines to Watch
- DE Myles Garrett could set NFL single-season sack record — DE Myles Garrett has one final game this season to set the NFL single-season sack record, as he is just a half of a sack away from tying the NFL single-season sack record at 22.5, and one full sack away from breaking the record. Through 17 weeks, Garrett leads the league with 22 sacks and is tied for the third-most sacks in a season in NFL history. Garrett has recorded at least half a sack in 12 of 16 games this season. When the Browns faced the Bengals in Week 1, Garrett sacked QB Joe Burrow twice.
- How the Browns utilize the run game — The Browns have an opportunity to generate offense through the run game in Week 18, as the Bengals give up the most rushing yards per game in the league with 148.9 yards. The Browns currently rank 27th in the league as they average 95.7 rushing yards per game, but if they can establish the run to move the ball, they can create chances in the pass game. Following leading RB Quinshon Judkins' season-ending injury in Week 16, the Browns relied on RB Dylan, Sampson, RB Raheim Sanders and RB Trayveon Williams in Week 17 in their rushing attack.
- How the Browns pressure QB Joe Burrow and limit the pass game — For the second time this season, the Browns will face QB Joe Burrow, who has completed 144 of 220 passing attempts for 1,573 passing yards and 14 touchdowns in seven games played. He is also coming off back-to-back 300-yard passing games in Week 16 and Week 17. However, the Browns rank second in the league in fewest passing yards allowed at 163.8 yards. When Cleveland faced Cincinnati in the season opener, Burrow completed 14 of 23 passing attempts for 113 yards and one touchdown. With a receiving duo of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Browns have to apply ample pressure on Burrow — who has been sacked 15 times this season — and cover his top receivers to limit the pass game.
Follow the Browns on Social Media for Game Updates
Twitter: @Browns, @kelseyrusso
Facebook: http://facebook.com/clevelandbrowns
Instagram: @clevelandbrowns
TikTok: @browns
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