1971 Cincinnati Bengals season


The 1971 Cincinnati Bengals season was the team's fourth year in professional football and the second with the National Football League. Cornerback Lemar Parrish set a team record with seven interceptions, including one for a 65-yard score, Cincinnati's first-ever interception return for a touchdown. The Bengals, coming off their first division winning season of 1970, drafted quarterback Ken Anderson in the third round of the 1971 NFL Draft. Anderson would go on to play 16 seasons for the club and set numerous team passing records. While 1971 proved to be a disappointment, losing six games by four points or less, statistically this was the first year the Bengals led their opponents in almost every category.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Season summary

Week 1 vs Eagles

Standings

Team stats

Score by Periods1234Tot
Bengals58649171284
Opponents447148102265

Team leaders

Pro Bowl selections