The San Francisco 49ers return home after two consecutive road games to host the Cincinnati Bengals at Levi's Stadium. This matchup marks the 18th all-time meeting between the two clubs and the first since the 2021 season when the 49ers defeated the Bengals in overtime, 26-23. San Francisco leads the all-time series 13-4, including a 5-2 record at home.
Previous game
The 49ers are coming off a loss against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. The offense was led by RB Christian McCaffrey, who tallied 96 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. McCaffrey recorded 45 yards on the ground and a three-yard rushing touchdown to go along with 51 yards through the air, including a 35-yard receiving touchdown. QB Brock Purdy completed 21 of his 32 passing attempts for 272 yards and a passer rating of 81.5, while TE George Kittle added five receptions for a team-high 78 yards.
Defensively, the Niners held Minnesota to just 74 rushing yards on the night. LB Fred Warner led the way with 13 tackles, while CB Charvarius Ward added five tackles and notched an interception of Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, giving him his second of the season.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Sunday, October 29 at 1:25 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Bengals: Zac Taylor
What channel is the game on?
Network: CBS
Play-By-Play: Jim Nantz
Color Analyst: Tony Romo
Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson
Those outside broadcast areas can watch via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV or YouTube Premium. Purchasing the package is required.
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The broadcast will be viewable within the markets designated below for those without NFL Sunday Ticket.
Coverage map courtesy of 506sports.com
Where can I stream the game?
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can stream the game using the YouTube TV app. Those who purchased through YouTube Premium can watch via the YouTube app. Additionally, NFL+ subscribers can stream the game in its entirety once the matchup has been completed.
Bay Area fans can stream the game through the official 49ers app or at 49ers.com.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
49ers Radio
Bay Area fans can listen on KGO 810 AM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Carlos Yustis will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be heard at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Bengals Radio
Cincinnati area fans can listen on WLW-AM 700, WCKY-AM 1530, and WEBN-FM 102.7, where Dan Hoard and Dave Lapham will call the game.
National Radio
Fans can listen to the game via Sports USA Radio, where Ted Robinson and Dale Hellestrae will call the game.
Streaming
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
SiriusXM
CIN: 113 or 387
SF: 82 or 228
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 17
Series Record: 49ers lead series 13-4
49ers Home Record vs. Bengals: 49ers lead series 5-2
49ers Away Record vs. Bengals: 49ers lead series 6-2
First Meeting: 9/29/74, Bengals win 21-3, at SF
Last Meeting: 12/12/21, 49ers win 26-23 (OT), at Cin.
Current Streak: Won 2
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 9 (10/1/78 – 10/20/96)
Longest Bengals Win Streak: 2 (12/5/99 – 12/14/03)
Most 49ers Points: 41 (9/15/19): 49ers win 41-17, at Cin.
Most Bengals Points: 44 (12/5/99): Bengals win 44-30, at Cin.
49ers Shutouts: None
Bengals Shutouts: None
49ers Notes
- QB BROCK PURDY completed 21 of 30 atts. (70 pct.) for 272 yards last week. Has 16 TDs (14 pass, 2 rush) vs. INT for 134.9 rating in 6 career home starts, incl. 110+ rating in each start.
- RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY had 13th-career game with both rush TD & rec. TD in Week 7, 2nd-most in NFL history. Has scrimmage TD in 16 straight games, incl. postseason, longest such streak ever. Can join HOFer Lenny Moore (1963-64) as only players with TD of any kind in 17 straight games, incl. postseason. Can become 4th player ever with TD in 14 straight reg. season games. Leads NFL in rush yards (598) & ranks 2nd in scrimmage yards (826). Had career-high 184 rush yards in his only career game vs. Cin. (9/23/18 w/ Car.).
- TE GEORGE KITTLE had 5 catches for 78 yards last week. Has 7 rec. TDs in his past 5 home games. Had 13 catches for 151 yards & rec. TD in last meeting.
- WR BRANDON AIYUK had 5 catches for 57 yards last week & aims for his 5th in row with 50+ rec. yards. Had 6 catches for 62 yards & rec. TD in last meeting.
- DL NICK BOSA aims for his 6th in row at home & 7th in row overall with TFL. Has 25.5 sacks & 32 TFL in 29 career home games. Had 2 sacks in last meeting.
- DL JAVON HARGAVE has TFL in 5 of 7 games this season & aims forhis4thinrowathomewithTFL.HasTFLin2ofhispast3vsCin. LB FRED WARNER led team with 13 tackles last week. Aims for his 4th in row with PD. Has 5 PD in 2023, his 5th-career season with 5+ PD.
- LB DRE GREENLAW had 12th-career game with 10+ tackles (10) last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with TFL.
- CB CHARVARIUS WARD had 2nd INT of season last week & has 7 PD in 7 games in 2023.