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Cincinnati Bengals

Colours: Tiger stripe Orange and Black

Paul Brown Stadium, named for the Bengals founder, has been the team’s home since 2000

Mascot: “Who Dey” the Tiger

Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium

Home City: Cincinnati, Ohio

Super Bowl wins: 0 (2 appearances)

Records over last 5 years: 44 wins, 36 losses, 4 playoff appearances

Best Players: Geno Atkins, AJ Green, Vontaze Burfict

Bio: Despite being considered one of the better franchises in the NFL in recent years, the fact remains that the Bengals haven’t won a playoff game since 1990. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s the Bengals were one of the worst franchises in the NFL, going 14 straight seasons without a winning record or a playoff berth.

In the ensuing nine seasons Cincinnati turned that around somewhat, making the playoffs five times. However, that playoff win still eludes them and as such the Bengals are one of the most frustrating franchises in the NFL to be a fan of.

Cincinnati has a lot of talent on its roster, starting with all-pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins and All-Pro wide receiver AJ Green. Watching those two compete every game is worth the admission price alone. However, until this team wins a playoff game nobody is going to take them seriously as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. A lot of that falls on quarterback Andy Dalton, who has been a major factor in each of the Bengals last three playoff defeats.

The Bengals are a popular franchise of choice for newcomer fans who choose their side based on the team’s colours and uniform. Their tiger stripe design is unique in a league usually dominated by boring designs and block colours. The Bengals strongest rivalry is with their in-state divisional neighbours, the Cleveland Browns. However, as neither team has traditionally had much success, the rivalry is not as intense as others around the league.