Cincinnati Bengals 1971 Record:  4 wins and 10 losses

In 1971, the Bengals selected Ken Anderson, a quarterback from Augustana College, in the third round of the draft. For the next 16 seasons, Ken Anderson would be a key figure in the Cincinnati offense.  He would go onto be a  four-time AFC individual passing champion. 

The Bengals won their first game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles 37 to 14.  They lost their next seven games.  The Bengals went on to win their next 3 games to improve to 4 wins and 7 losses. 

Bengals Running Back Fred Willis led the team, in rushing and had 7 rushing TD’s.  Bob Trumpy led the team in receiving.  Lemar Parrish (CB) set a then-team record with seven interceptions including one for a 65-yard score, which was the Bengals first-ever interception return for a TD.  Parish was the sole Bengals Pro Bowl selection in 1971.

Scored 284 points (20.3/g), 11th of 26 in the NFL.
Allowed 265 points (18.9/g), 9th.
Differential of 19 points (1.4/g), 11th.

Corner Back Lemar Parrish was selected for the Pro Bowl)