1997 Cincinnati Bengals season

With Esiason back under center the Bengals started to win as he connected on 13 touchdown passes, while giving up two interceptions.

Just as the Bengals were ready to give Esiason the job full-time, he got a lucrative offer from ABC-TV to do games on Monday Night Football.

[1] Running back Corey Dillon set a rookie rushing record (since broken) for most yards in a game.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams 53 active, 5 inactive, 1 practice squad, 1 exemption Reserve

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