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Bengals: Running back position shaken up after preseason opener

Chris Evans and Jacques Patrick, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Cincinnati Bengals have themselves a running back competition this season. Well, at least a battle for the No. 3 spot.

Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine have the top two spots locked, but the competition for third will be contested heavily among Chris Evans, Trayveon Williams, and Jacques Patrick.

The only way Patrick makes the cut is if he continues his impressive preseason performance. Against the Bucs, Patrick made a strong statement recording 15 carries for 71 yards.