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Cincinnati Bengals

0 Super Bowls 3 AFC Titles 1968 Founded
Starting QB
Joe Burrow
40.8
#6 in the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals All-Time Quarterback Rankings

34 Quarterbacks 3 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1
Joe Burrow
Starter #6 Active
40.8 Good Great Good Slaps 6
2
Ken Anderson
39.4 Average Good Average Slaps 16
3
Boomer Esiason
38.0 Average Good Average Slaps 10
4
Andy Dalton
31.1 Average Great Subpar Delulu 9
5
Carson Palmer
28.2 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 7
6
Virgil Carter
26.0 Average Average Subpar Delulu 3
7
Jeff Blake
17.8 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 6
8
Greg Cook
16.5 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
9
Jon Kitna
16.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 5
10
Neil O'Donnell
16.3 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 1
12
David Klingler
13.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
13
Akili Smith
12.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 4
15
A. J. McCarron
10.0 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
14
Joe Flacco
Roster #39 Active
9.6 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 3
16
John Stofa
9.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
17
Sam Wyche
9.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
17
Jake Browning
Roster #57 Active
9.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
19
Turk Schonert
9.2 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 8
20
Brandon Allen
9.1 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 3
21
Jay Schroeder
8.7 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
22
Jeff Driskel
8.6 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
23
Ryan Fitzpatrick
8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
24
Dave Walter
7.5 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
25
Donald Hollas
7.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
26
Erik Wilhelm
7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 6
27
Jack Thompson
7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
28
John Reaves
7.0 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
29
Ryan Finley
6.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
30
Scott Mitchell
6.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
31
Adrian Breen
6.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
32
Dewey Warren
6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
33
Gus Frerotte
5.9 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
34
Paul Justin
5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
35
Wayne Clark
5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Cincinnati Bengals

How does Joe Burrow compare to Ken Anderson?

Joe Burrow is the Bengals’ current franchise centerpiece, while Ken Anderson is the historic benchmark at the position, giving the organization two eras of high-level quarterback leadership to build around organizationally.

How strong is the Bengals offensive support?

The Bengals prioritize surrounding Joe Burrow with a solid offensive line and talented receivers like Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, and offseason plans focus more on fixing defense and depth than overhauling offensive weapons.

Will the Bengals draft another quarterback?

The Bengals are more likely to use premium picks on defense and other needs, adding quarterback depth only later in the draft or via low-cost free agency if they see value.

What offensive system do the Bengals use?

Head coach Zac Taylor and his returning staff run a pass-focused, shotgun-heavy offense tailored to Joe Burrow, with continuity in play-calling and terminology expected going into the next season.

Who is the Bengals backup quarterback?

Behind starter Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ depth chart features backups from their organizational pool, including Jake Browning and veteran Joe Flacco as in-house options to support the starter.