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Boyd, Atkins Named To PFF Top 101 Players In 2018

Feb 13, 2019 at 01:50 PM
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Michael LaPlaca

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. The Chargers won, 26-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)

As the 2019 offseason kicks off, football analytics site Pro Football Focus released their Top 101 players from the 2018 season. 

Two Bengals were represented on the list, wide receiver Tyler Boyd at No. 63 and defensive tackle Geno Atkins at No. 79.

Fans can check out the full rankings here.

Atkins, a 2018 Pro Bowl selection, led the Bengals this season with 10 sacks. He also led the team in quarterback hits (19) and tackles for losses (13).

Boyd ended the year ranked 11th among receivers in receiving grade (85.8), and he generated a passer rating of 127.8 when he was targeted (sixth-best). In 14 games, Boyd finished the 2018 season with 76 receptions for 1,028 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) takes the field with a member of the armed forces before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) takes the field with a member of the armed forces before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)

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Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
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Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. The Chargers won, 26-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. The Chargers won, 26-21. (Ric Tapia via AP)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) leaps in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) leaps in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) catches a pass against Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) catches a pass against Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) catches a pass against Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) catches a pass against Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

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Tyler Boyd runs out onto the field as the Bengals host the Browns in week 12.
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Tyler Boyd runs out onto the field as the Bengals host the Browns in week 12.

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Malik Jefferson greets Tyler Boyd pregame.
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Malik Jefferson greets Tyler Boyd pregame.

Tyler Boyd makes a move on a Pittsburgh Steelers defender during the first half.
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Tyler Boyd makes a move on a Pittsburgh Steelers defender during the first half.

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Tyler Boyd makes a leaping catch in the end zone for the Bengals' first touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Tyler Boyd makes a leaping catch in the end zone for the Bengals' first touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Wide receiver Tyler Boyd makes a catch along the sideline against the Miami Dolphins at home in week 5.
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Wide receiver Tyler Boyd makes a catch along the sideline against the Miami Dolphins at home in week 5.

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Tyler Boyd stretches the ball for a first down in the fourth quarter as the Bengals rallied for a week four victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
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Tyler Boyd stretches the ball for a first down in the fourth quarter as the Bengals rallied for a week four victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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This was the sixth time Atkins earned a PFF Top 101 ranking, while Boyd appeared for the first time in his career.

The Pro Football Focus Top 101 rates the best single-season performances regardless of position – and credit the best players from 2018.

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