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 "Who Dey?" is the Bengals' popular chant and slogan, believed to have originated in the 1980s. It’s short for "Who Dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?"[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/who-dey-origin-bengals-chant-meaning/o5yh95aunshurxrojh3ayxmj|sportingnews]])]
+===== 1992-2002 Struggles =====
+The Bengals experienced one of the worst stretches in NFL history between 1992 and 2002, with no playoff appearances and multiple last-place finishes.[([[https://www.bengals.com/history/decades/90s|bengals]])]
+===== First Playoff Win =====
+The Bengals won their first playoff game in 1981, defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round.[([[https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-buffalo-bills-joe-burrow-cincinnati-bengals-jamarr-chase-78e0883f5f2f5e9ae5b7cfde34306d2c|apnews]])]
+===== Carson Palmer =====
+Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, led the Bengals to their first playoff appearance in 15 years in 2005.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1418221-cincinnati-bengals-the-history-and-return-of-carson-palmer|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Chad Johnson/Ochocinco =====
+Wide receiver Chad Johnson, later known as Chad Ochocinco, was one of the most colorful personalities in NFL history, known for his touchdown celebrations.[([[https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bengals-legend-calls-himself-greatest-entertainer-nfl-history-reveals-all-time-favorite-celebration|foxnews]])]
+===== First Division Title =====
+The Bengals won their first AFC Central Division title in 1970, their first year in the NFL.[([[https://www.cincyjungle.com/2015/7/7/8046041/bengals-moments-1970-afc-central-title|cincyjungle]])]
+===== 1988 AFC Championship =====
+The Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC Championship in 1988, advancing to Super Bowl XXIII.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4048401/2023/01/02/bills-bengals-afc-championship/|nytimes]])]
+===== Longest Field Goal =====
+Kicker Evan McPherson tied the team’s longest field goal record with a 58-yarder during the 2021 season.[([[https://www.al.com/sports/2021/12/state-nfl-roundup-evan-mcpherson-sets-bengals-record-with-58-yard-field-goal.html|al]])]
+===== Ring of Honor =====
+The Bengals introduced their Ring of Honor in 2021, honoring franchise legends like Ken Anderson, Anthony Muñoz, and Paul Brown.[([[https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2021-05-06/cincinnati-bengals-launch-ring-of-honor-to-celebrate-franchise-legends|wvxu]])]
+===== Anthony Muñoz =====
+Muñoz is widely considered the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history. He spent his entire career (1980-1992) with the Bengals and is a Hall of Famer.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Munoz|britannica]])]
+===== NFL’s Only Father-Son Ownership =====
+After Paul Brown passed away in 1991, ownership of the team passed to his son, Mike Brown, making them the only father-son duo to both own the same NFL team.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2022/02/12/meet-the-billionaire-family-behind-the-cincinnati-bengals-the-nfls-second-least-valuable-team/|forbes]])]
+===== The Snow Game =====
+In 1982, the Bengals played the San Diego Chargers in the infamous "Freezer Bowl," the coldest game in NFL history with a wind chill of -59°F.[([[https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/weather-a-coin-toss-for-new-meadowlands-super-bowl/284958|accuweather]])]
+===== 2021 Playoff Run =====
+In 2021, the Bengals made a surprise run to Super Bowl LVI, defeating the Raiders, Titans, and Chiefs in the playoffs.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CdaNMJJq6k|youtube]])]
+===== Sam Wyche =====
+The Bengals’ head coach from 1984-1991, Wyche is credited with innovating the no-huddle offense that revolutionized the game.[([[https://grantland.com/features/remembering-1988-cincinnati-bengals/|grantland]])]
+===== First Monday Night Game =====
+The Bengals played their first-ever Monday Night Football game in 1970, against the Miami Dolphins.[([[https://www.cincinnati.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/bengals/2023/09/21/cincinnati-bengals-monday-night-football-history-nfl/70828515007/|cincinnati]])]
+===== Kenny Riley =====
+A longtime Bengals cornerback (1969-1983), Riley retired with 65 interceptions, a team record and among the most in NFL history.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ken-riley/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Corey Dillon’s Record Day =====
+In 2000, running back Corey Dillon set an NFL single-game rushing record with 278 yards, a mark that stood for six years.[([[https://www.bengals.com/news/top-50-moments-corey-dillon-breaks-single-game-rushing-record-19788159|bengals]])]
+===== Zac Taylor =====
+Head coach Zac Taylor was hired in 2019 and led the Bengals to a Super Bowl just two years later.[([[https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2022/02/07/bengals-coach-zac-taylor-priorities-faith/|sportsspectrum]])]
+===== Longest-Tenured Coach =====
+Marvin Lewis, head coach from 2003 to 2018, is the longest-serving coach in Bengals history. He led the team to seven playoff appearances.[([[https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-sign-head-coach-marvin-lewis-through-2019-20188600|bengals]])]
+===== 2005 Wild Card Loss =====
+The Bengals’ playoff run in 2005 was cut short when QB Carson Palmer tore his ACL on the second play of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/61642-wounded-bengals-the-injury-that-changed-the-course-of-two-franchises|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Longest Touchdown =====
+A 99-yard touchdown pass from Jeff Blake to Darnay Scott in 1995 is the longest in Bengals history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/13qj0ey/jeff_blake_connects_with_rookie_darnay_scott/|reddit]])]
+===== Team Mascot =====
+The Bengals' mascot is a tiger named "Who Dey," who entertains fans at games and community events.[([[https://www.buccaneersfan.com/Pages/TeamZone/Opponent/bengals.htm|buccaneersfan]])]
+===== 1981 AFC Championship =====
+The Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance came after winning the 1981 AFC Championship against the San Diego Chargers.[([[https://www.history.com/news/freezer-bowl-nfl-chargers-bengals|history]])]
+===== First Playoff Game =====
+The Bengals played their first playoff game in 1970, losing to the Baltimore Colts.[([[https://www.cincyjungle.com/2015/7/7/8046041/bengals-moments-1970-afc-central-title|cincyjungle]])]
+===== 2009 Comeback Player of the Year =====
+Bengals QB Carson Palmer won NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2009 after recovering from an elbow injury.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1418221-cincinnati-bengals-the-history-and-return-of-carson-palmer|bleacherreport]])]
+===== AJ Green =====
+One of the Bengals' all-time great receivers, A.J. Green was a 7-time Pro Bowler from 2011 to 2020.[([[https://apnews.com/article/arizona-cardinals-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-sports-retirements-44fb48e6b90f07bce9423e177a4957ae|apnews]])]
+===== First NFL Draft Pick =====
+The Bengals’ first-ever draft pick was Bob Johnson, a center, in the 1968 AFL/NFL Draft.[([[https://volopedia.lib.utk.edu/entries/first-draft-pick-ever-of-the-cincinnati-bengals/|volopedia]])]
+===== 2021 AFC North Title =====
+The Bengals won their first AFC North division title in six years in 2021, clinching it with a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/01/02/cincinnati-bengals-kansas-city-chiefs-score-afc-north-clinch/9073378002/|usatoday]])]
+===== The Original Bengals =====
+The name "Bengals" was chosen to honor an earlier Cincinnati football team with the same name, which played in the 1930s.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-logo-history|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Historic Rivals With Browns =====
+The rivalry between the Bengals and Browns is sometimes called the "Battle of Ohio," as both teams were founded by Paul Brown.[([[https://www.fox19.com/2023/09/10/100th-battle-ohio-history-behind-53-year-old-rivalry/|fox19]])]
+===== Longest Winning Streak =====
+The Bengals’ longest single-season winning streak is 8 games, set during the 2015 season.[([[https://stripehype.com/posts/breaking-down-longest-winning-streaks-bengals-history-01h43x9wb1he|stripehype]])]

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