Cincinnati Bengals (2004-2008) vs San Francisco 49ers (2019-2024)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. San Francisco 49ers take it 4-0.

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)

San Francisco 49ers · 2019-2024

Squad power 87.5 · headliner Nick Bosa '22 (99)

QBBrock Purdy (80) · Jimmy Garoppolo (76) · Nick Mullens (68)

RBChristian McCaffrey (92) · Raheem Mostert (77) · Elijah Mitchell (75)

WRDeebo Samuel (85) · Brandon Aiyuk (84) · Jauan Jennings (79)

TEGeorge Kittle (89) · Jordan Reed (68)

EDGENick Bosa (99) · Arik Armstead (82) · Kerry Hyder (82)

DTDeForest Buckner (84) · Javon Hargrave (79) · D.J. Jones (76)

LBFred Warner (83) · Azeez Al-Shaair (75) · Dre Greenlaw (74)

CBCharvarius Ward (93) · Richard Sherman (81) · Deommodore Lenoir (79)

STalanoa Hufanga (83) · Tashaun Gipson (78) · Jimmie Ward (74)

Series result — San Francisco 49ers win 4-0

Game 1: San Francisco 49ers 35-30

Game 2: San Francisco 49ers 39-30

Game 3: San Francisco 49ers 23-22

Game 4: San Francisco 49ers 35-29

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