1974 Cincinnati Bengals season

The 1974 Cincinnati Bengals season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Football League, and the 7th overall. Cincinnati traded Bill Bergey to Philadelphia for two first-round draft choices and a third-round pick in 1977. Jim LeClair replaced Bergey at middle linebacker. Ken Anderson won the NFL passing championship and completed a club-record 64.9 percent of his attempts. Cornerback Lemar Parrish led the NFL in punt returns.

Regular season

Team stats

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Bengals
Opponents

Team leaders

Passing: Ken Anderson
Rushing: Charlie Davis
Receiving: Isaac Curtis
Scoring: Horst Muhlmann, 65 points