Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2023 revision of our top 50 Cincinnati Bengals.

As for all of our top 50 players in football, we look at the following:

1.  Advanced Statistics.

2.  Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3.  Playoff accomplishments.

4.  Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Bengals were unable to make the playoffs, though did have a winning record (9-8).  2023 still saw four new names enter the Top 50 with two elevations.

As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:

1. Anthony Munoz
2. Ken Anderson
3. Geno Atkins
4. Ken Riley
5. Boomer Esiason 

You can find the entire list here.

Running Back Joe Mixon, now with the Houston Texans, moved up from #35 to #30.

Quarterback Joe Burrow advanced to #36 from #48.

The four new entries are:

Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd, now a Tennessee Titan, enters at #43.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt debuts at #44.

Three-time Pro Bowler (in only three years) Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase comes in at #49.

The last entry is defensive end Trey Hendrickson, another three-time Pro Bowler (again, in only three seasons).

Offensive Lineman Rich Braham, Wide Receiver Darnay Scott, Defensive End Michael Johnson, and Defensive Tackle Mike Reid fell off the Top 50.

We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.

The 2024 NFL offseason is far from over, and it’s already given us plenty of fireworks. There have undoubtedly been some massive free-agent signings, and the upcoming NFL draft looms large with tons of top-end talent. In the meantime, sports fans can look forward to betting opportunities with welcome no-deposit bonus offers explained at Overtime Heroics to stay engaged for the upcoming season.

And now, let’s take a look at 3 of the biggest NFL offseason trades so far as well as their potential impact on the 2024 season and beyond.

1. Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears

Bears Receive: WR Keenan Allen

Charger Receive: 2024 4th Round Pick (no. 110 overall)

Not wanting to make the same mistake that the Panthers did with Bryce Young last season, the Bears made a wise move to acquire 6x Pro-Bowler Keenan Allen for just a 4th-round pick. 

Allen dealt with some injury problems in 2022 but bounced back hugely with arguably a career-best season in 2023, putting up 108 receptions, 1243 yards, and 7 touchdowns as Charges QB Justin Herbet's #1 option. He might be on the wrong side of 30, but the former California Golden Bear has been one of the most reliable high-volume pass catchers in football since 2017 and should benefit from the decreased workload playing next to DJ Moore in Chicago. 

Moore and Allen will immediately give the Bears one of the best-receiving pairs in the league and should make life a whole lot easier for presumptive #1 pick Caleb Williams. 

2. Brian Burns to the New York Giants

Giants Receive: EDGE Brian Burns

Panthers Receive: 2024 2nd Round Pick (No. 39), 2024 5th Round Pick Swap, 2025 5th Round Pick

The New York Giants might not have Super Bowl ambitions, but this is a great move to not just shore up the front of their defense, but mold it into an elite unit. Burns is one of the most underrated pass rushers around, making the Pro Bowl 2 of the last 3 seasons on a Panthers front line that didn’t give him a whole lot of help. 

In the Big Apple, Burns will be getting a ton of extra 1-on-1 matchups as teams will be forced to double All-Pro Dexter Lawerence in the middle. Alongside 2022 7th overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants should be fine getting to the quarterback next season and beyond, freeing up more resources to fix their dysfunctional offense. 

3. Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans 

Texans Receive: RB Joe Mixon

Bengals Receive: 2024 7th Round Pick (244th Overall)

Although Mixon was already out the door in Cincy, the Texans paid a 7th-round pick to guarantee his services. The veteran running back has tons of playoff experience with the Bengals, including a run to Super Bowl LVI, and is a reliable pass catcher who can make plays out of the backfield. 

Mixon will turn 28 next season which is pretty old in RB years, but he shows no sign of slowing down, breaking the 1400 yards from scrimmage mark for the 4th time last season. The 1x Pro Bowler should be a reliable backfield option and a great security blanket for budding star QB CJ Stroud as the Texans try to cement themselves as a consistent playoff team. 

Yes, we know that this is taking a while!

As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Cincinnati Bengals.

As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:

1. Advanced Statistics.

2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.

3. Playoff accomplishments.

4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.

Last year, the Bengals made it to their second straight AFC Championship Game, though could not make their second consecutive Super Bowl. 2022 brought us one new entrant and one elevation.

As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.

1. Anthony Munoz

2. Ken Anderson

3. Geno Atkins

4. Ken Riley

5. Boomer Esiason

You can find the entire list here.

Running Back, Joe Mixon went up ten spots to #35.

The lone new entrant is Quarterback, Joe Burrow, who debuts at #48.

We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.

Drafted in the second round (48th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft from Oklahoma, Joe Mixon had first-round talent but fell due to off-field issues. In Cincinnati, he quickly proved his value, becoming the Bengals’ offensive focal point and emotional leader in the backfield. Standing 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 220 pounds, Mixon combines patient vision, quick footwork, and strong downhill running with exceptional pass-catching skills out of the backfield.

After a solid rookie season with 628 rushing yards and four touchdowns, Mixon truly emerged as a sophomore in 2018. He led the AFC with 1,168 rushing yards and scored eight touchdowns, then followed up with 1,137 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. Although a foot injury limited him to just six games in 2020, Mixon made a strong comeback for Cincinnati's record-breaking 2021 season.

Mixon's 2021 masterclass was the driving force behind Cincinnati's AFC Championship appearance. He achieved personal bests, rushing for 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also catching 42 passes for 314 yards and three scores. With a total of 1,519 scrimmage yards, he earned his first Pro Bowl nod and played a key role in helping the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI. His versatile contributions continued in the following seasons, surpassing 1,200 scrimmage yards in 2022, and ending his streak in 2023 with his fourth 1,000-yard rushing season—finishing with 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.

Prior to the 2024 season, the Bengals traded Mixon to the Houston Texans as part of a roster restructuring, ending his seven-year run in Southern Ohio.  With the club, Mixon accrued 6,412 rushing yards, 2,139 receiving yards, and 62 total touchdowns (49 rushing, 13 receiving).

2024 Pre-Season Rank #89, 2023 Pre-Season Rank #117, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #143.  Peak: 18-19/21-23

The first year of Joe Mixon’s career in Houston netted the former Sooner his first Pro Bowl since 2021, off a year where he broke 1,000 Yards (1,016) for the fifth time and 11 Touchdowns.  Mixon has been consistent over his eight NFL seasons, but at no time has he been considered a top-five Running Back.  This has to change, or he will have to go the Frank Gore route of compiling.  Considering he is starting 2025 on the IR, it will be a tall task.