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Cincinnati Bengals: 1988 and Now

By now, most people know that the 2015 Bengals currently have the same record as the 1988 AFC Championship Bengals had through six games. Led by quarterback Boomer Esiason, the 1988 Bengals were one of the best teams not win a Super Bowl of all time. The comparisons between the ’88 Bengals and the 2015 Bengals don’t stop at just records; even from a position-to-position level, the two teams are eerily similar. So let’s take a look at how the 2015 Bengals closely resemble the great ’88 Bengals.

The Gritty QB

Then
After one of the worst seasons of his career, Boomer Esiason bounced back in 1988, showing grit and determination and guiding Cincinnati to a 6-0 start.