Cincinnati Bengals (2004-2008) vs Kansas City Chiefs (2014-2018)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Kansas City Chiefs take it 4-1.

Cincinnati Bengals · 2004-2008

Squad power 81.5 · headliner Deltha O'Neal '05 (90)

QBCarson Palmer (82) · Ryan Fitzpatrick (72)

RBRudi Johnson (79) · Kenny Watson (77) · Cedric Benson (69)

WRChad Johnson (85) · T.J. Houshmandzadeh (81)

EDGERobert Geathers (81) · Justin Smith (80) · Duane Clemons (76)

DTJohn Thornton (75) · Bryan Robinson (74) · Domata Peko (74)

LBOdell Thurman (79) · Brian Simmons (76) · Dhani Jones (76)

CBDeltha O'Neal (90) · Tory James (85) · Leon Hall (85)

SMadieu Williams (79) · Dexter Jackson (71) · Ifeanyi Ohalete (67)

Kansas City Chiefs · 2014-2018

Squad power 89.5 · headliner Justin Houston '14 (99)

QBPatrick Mahomes (84) · Alex Smith (82)

RBKareem Hunt (85) · Jamaal Charles (82) · Spencer Ware (77)

WRTyreek Hill (90) · Jeremy Maclin (81) · Albert Wilson (72)

TETravis Kelce (90)

EDGEJustin Houston (99) · Dee Ford (92) · Tamba Hali (80)

DTChris Jones (93) · Jaye Howard (81) · Dontari Poe (79)

LBDerrick Johnson (84) · Josh Mauga (74) · Anthony Hitchens (72)

CBMarcus Peters (98) · Steven Nelson (84) · Terrance Mitchell (83)

SEric Berry (82) · Ron Parker (82) · Daniel Sorensen (78)

Series result — Kansas City Chiefs win 4-1

Game 1: Kansas City Chiefs 27-21

Game 2: Kansas City Chiefs 33-24

Game 3: Cincinnati Bengals 24-17

Game 4: Kansas City Chiefs 36-27

Game 5: Kansas City Chiefs 21-18

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