 However, the Bengals faced the Texans in the first round yet again and took another early exit, losing 19–13.In the 2013 season, for the third straight year, the Bengals clinched a playoff berth and also won the AFC North, finishing with an 11–5 record.But once again, the Bengals were defeated in the wild card round, this time by the San Diego Chargers, 27–10.