| Power Rankings |
| Date | Ranking | Previous |
| 11/18/2008 | 27 | 28 |
| They have a victory and a tie in the past two games. That's progress. The good thing for next season is that the young defensive players are playing better. |
| 11/11/2008 | 28 | 28 |
| Coming out of the bye, coach Marvin Lewis just might be playing for his job. At least his team showed life the last time out. |
| 11/04/2008 | 28 | 31 |
| The best thing about their victory over the Jaguars is that they looked like they cared. Ryan Fitzpatrick is starting to gain confidence. |
| 10/28/2008 | 31 | 31 |
| It looks like Carson Palmer will shut it down. Why not? This team is playing for next season already. |
| 10/21/2008 | 31 | 31 |
| It gets worse by the week. It's time to shut down Carson Palmer. And after the season it might be time to shut down Marvin Lewis. |
| 10/14/2008 | 31 | 30 |
| At 0-6, they're playing for next season. If that's the case, it might be time to get Carson Palmer's elbow fixed -- if it needs it. |
| 10/07/2008 | 30 | 30 |
| Can you believe this team is winless? Marvin Lewis could be the next coach in trouble. At least he should be. |
| 09/30/2008 | 30 | 28 |
| At 0-4, it's time Marvin Lewis felt the heat. How does he not? If last Sunday showed anything, it's that they have no chance without Carson Palmer. |
| 09/23/2008 | 28 | 28 |
| How happy are they to get the Browns this week? At least they showed some fight against the Giants. |
| 09/16/2008 | 28 | 25 |
| Is Marvin Lewis in trouble? If the Bengals weren't so thrifty, he might be. At 0-2, he has to feel the heat. |
