Nine times in the history of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise, the team started the season 0-4 (2002, 2000, 1999, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1984, 1979, 1978). The most wins the Bengals recorded when starting the season 0-4 was Sam Wyche's rookie head coaching season. After losing their first five games that season, Wyche led the Bengals to an 8-3 run -- including a four-game winning streak to close the season. No other Bengals team that started 0-4 won more than four games in any season.
Seasons in which the Bengals lost their first four games or more.
| Season | Record | Result |
| 2008 | 0-4 | Unknown |
| 2002 | 0-7 | 2-14 |
| 2000 | 0-6 | 4-12 |
| 1999 | 0-4 | 4-12 |
| 1994 | 0-8 | 3-13 |
| 1993 | 0-10 | 3-13 |
| 1991 | 0-8 | 3-13 |
| 1984 | 0-5 | 8-8 |
| 1979 | 0-6 | 4-12 |
| 1978 | 0-8 | 4-12 |
The Bengals first four games in the last ten years.
| Season | Record | Points | Allowed | Result |
| 2008 | 0-4 | 52 | 87 | Unknown |
| 2007 | 1-3 | 106 | 129 | 7-9 |
| 2006 | 3-1 | 98 | 85 | 8-8 |
| 2005 | 4-0 | 104 | 38 | 11-5 |
| 2004 | 1-3 | 66 | 95 | 8-8 |
| 2003 | 1-3 | 61 | 84 | 8-8 |
| 2002 | 0-4 | 23 | 119 | 2-14 |
| 2001 | 2-2 | 65 | 71 | 6-10 |
| 2000 | 0-4 | 23 | 105 | 4-12 |
| 1999 | 0-4 | 55 | 135 | 4-12 |
| 1998 | 1-3 | 78 | 95 | 3-13 |