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5 bold predictions for Cincinnati Bengals in 2020

By Rucker Haringey

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 29: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 29: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 22: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

1 Joe Mixon will lead the NFL in rushing

Mixon is one of the most underappreciated stars in the entire NFL. Even amidst the chaos he’s had to deal with intermittently in Cincinnati, he’s managed to grind out yards with exceptional consistency.

This is the season where he really gets the chance to shine. The Bengals aren’t going to throw Burrow into the deep end right away. That means they will lean heavily on their running game to keep things simple for him.

Giving the ball to Mixon a ton isn’t a backup plan, it’s a primary strategy. He’s got the size and speed required to be an All-Pro. Mixon just needs a quality offensive line and a balanced offense to excel. He’ll have both in 2020.

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That means he should be a prime target for fantasy players all around the globe. He’s got a legitimate chance to be the most productive back in football next year. The bold call is that he’ll manage to lead the league in rushing yards. This could be a truly monster year for Mixon.

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