The Cincinnati Bengals really wanted free-agent running back Zack Moss.
So much so, while they saved cap space by cutting Joe Mixon in the process, the front office also outbid a big-spender like the Dallas Cowboys for his services.
One look at the highlights explains why.
Sure, there are advanced metrics like rushing yards over expected per carry (+0.71) to explain Moss’ effectiveness. But the eye test? There’s plenty of value in that for fans, too, especially so soon after a signing.
Here’s a look at some of the best highlights of Moss’ pro career to date from a variety of games:
The Zack Moss Game:
🔥: 195 yards from scrimmage
🔥: 2 TDs
🔥: 7.17 average yards per carry pic.twitter.com/Pn6XCBhomc— NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2023