1973 Cincinnati Bengals season

The 1973 Cincinnati Bengals season was the team's 6th year in professional football and its 4th with the National Football League.

The Bengals split their first eight games, then swept their last six to win their second AFC Central Division title. Cincinnati for the second time made the playoffs, losing to the eventual Super Bowl winner (Miami 34–16) for the second time as well.

RB Essex Johnson became the first Bengal to achieve 100+ yards rushing and receiving in the same game. He rushed for 121 yards on 21 carries and got 116 yards on two receptions on Sept. 30, 1973 at San Diego.

Offseason
Notable players taken in the draft this year, Isaac Curtis and Boobie Clark

Team leaders

 * Passing: Ken Anderson (329 Att, 179 Comp, 2428 Yds, 54.4 Pct, 18 TD, 12 Int, 81.2 Rating)
 * Rushing: Essex Johnson (195 Att, 997 Yds, 5.1 Avg, 46 Long, 4 TD)
 * Receiving: Isaac Curtis (45 Rec, 843 Yds, 18.7 Avg, 77 Long, 9 TD)
 * Scoring: Horst Muhlmann, 94 points (21 FG; 31 PAT)

Awards and records

 * RB Boobie Clark (AFC Rookie of the Year)
 * WR Isaac Curtis, Led AFC Rookies, Receiving Yards, 843 yards

Pro Bowl Selections

 * WR Isaac Curtis
 * DT Mike Reid
 * TE Bob Trumpy