One of the most impre sive offensive performances of Week 1 came from running back , who totaled 149 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati's 34-23 win over the on Sunday.Not only did Mixon do some serious damage on the ground with 95 rushing yards, but the second-year running back also caught five pa ses for 54 yards. In an era where dual-threat running backs have become all the rage, there are some players in the Bengals locker room who believe that their guy is one of the best in
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