In the Bengals' season opener against the New York Jets, Green had 12 receptions for 180 receiving yards, including a 54-yard touchdown as the Bengals won by a score of 23–22. Green had three key receptions on the Bengals' drive to set up the late go-ahead field goal. On September 29, he caught 10 passes for 173 receiving yards and a touchdown during a 22–7 victory over the Miami Dolphins on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 4. On October 23, the Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns in Week 7, with Green finishing the win with eight receptions for 169 receiving yards and a 48-yard touchdown reception. The following game, Green finished with nine catches for 121 receiving yards in a 27–27 tie with the Washington Redskins in Week 8. Green returned in Week 10 and caught seven passes for 68 receiving yards and a touchdown during the Bengals' 21–20 loss at the New York Giants.