703 Yards Away From a Legendary Feat, 27YO Cincinnati Bengals Star Joe Mixon Inches Closer to Greatness

The Cincinnati Bengals have finally hit their stride this season, and it’s like watching a well-executed flea flicker play. They had a rocky start with their star QB Joe Burrow taking a hit, but they’ve shown the heart of a true football warrior. After that leg injury setback and a rough Week 2 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, they’ve bounced back in style, bagging three consecutive wins.

Now that Burrow’s back in the pocket, slinging passes like a veteran gunslinger, the Bengals are just turning up the heat. It’s like they’ve dialed up a Hail Mary, and it looks like they’re going deep down the field with no intentions of slowing down anytime soon. Who Dey? The Cincinnati Bengals, that’s who, and they’re ready to roar! 

Mixon magic: Cincinnati’s Joe climbs the rushing ranks

The Cincinnati Bengals have staged a comeback that’s hotter than a no-huddle offense on a scorching summer day. They served the Seattle Seahawks a slice of humble pie with a 17-13 victory, and now they’ve got their sights set on the San Francisco 49ers, aiming to clinch their fourth win of the season.

But it’s not just on the field where the Bengals are turning heads. In the rankings game, there’s been a wild twist. Joe Mixon, the Bengals’ running back, has exploded through the power rankings like a speedster on a breakaway run. He’s now sitting pretty at #3 among the all-time pass-rushers for the team, leaving former Bengals player Rudi Johnson eating dust. More so, Mixon, who has completed 5,744 yards, is just 703 yards away from reaching No. 2 and snubbing James Brooks, who is at 6,447 yards, in his wake.

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The Bengals’ social media handle couldn’t help but drop the bombshell with style, captioning it, “Joe Mixon has passed Rudi Johnson on our all-time rushing list. He now ranks #3 behind Corey Dillon and James Brooks.” The post featured Mixon sporting a look that’s as sly as a veteran quarterback’s play-calling. With two Joes on the team, it seems like the Bengals are rolling with a double dose of dynamism, and there’s no slowing down this ferocious duo anytime soon. 

Recharged and ready: Will the Bengals emerge roaring after the bye?

In the land of the Jungle, a well-deserved bye week is swinging in at just the right time for the Bengals. They locked horns with the Seahawks, grinding out a victory on Sunday, thanks in no small part to a defensive performance that was more savage than a pack of blitzing linebackers. The Bengals have finally put together a two-game winning streak, a sight as rare as a unicorn in the NFL. With a 3-3 record, they’re taking a breather during the bye week, looking to refuel and reload.

But there’s a conundrum hanging over the Queen City – their offense, like a fickle quarterback’s passing game, has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. So, as the Bengals hit pause, the burning question is: will they come out guns blazing after the bye, or are we in for another slugfest of inconsistency? Stay tuned, football fans, because the Jungle has some surprises in store!

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