Est. 1968
Cincinnati
Bengals
Ken Anderson - QB - 32,838 Passing Yards
AP via Uncredited
Est. 1968
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Did you know?
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the San Diego Chargers, 27-7, in the 1981 AFC Championship, which was the coldest game in NFL history in terms of wind chill at -37 degrees.
Team History
- The Bengals franchise began in 1968 after three years’ worth of campaigning from Paul Brown, former coach for the Cleveland Browns.
- Brown named the team after Cincinnati’s former pro football team called the Bengals that played in the 1930s and 1940s.
- In 1970, the Bengals secured the AFC Central Division title and became the first expansion team to win its division in its first three years.
- The Bengals have made it to the Super Bowl thrice in their history (XVI, XXIII, and LVI).
- Anthony Muñoz, who spent his entire career with the Bengals, is one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history.
Team Facts
- Seasons: 56 (1968-2023)
- Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Marvin Lewis (131-122-3)
- Super Bowl Titles: 0
- Record going into 2023 season: (W-L-T) 385-463-5
- Playoff Record: 10-16
- Most Career Yards Rushing: Corey Dillon, 8,061 (1997-2003)
- Most Career Yards Passing: Ken Anderson, 32,838 (1971-86)
- Most Career Receptions: Chad Johnson, 751 (2001-10)
- Most Career Sacks: Eddie Edwards, 84.5 (1977-88)*
- Most Career Interceptions: Ken Riley, 65 (1969-83)
- Most Career Points: Jim Breech, 1,151 (1980-92)
- Current Team Owner: Mike Brown
*Sacks prior to 1982 are not official
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