Cincinnati Bengals vs. Minnesota Vikings. The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and compete in the league's American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team was established in 1968 and has had limited success in terms of postseason appearances and championships. The Bengals have made several playoff appearances over the years and have won multiple division titles. They play their home games at Paul Brown Stadium.