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Doug Johnson

Retired

Cincinnati Bengals · QB

Doug Johnson recorded 25 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 7 rostered seasons with Cincinnati Bengals, CLV, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons.

▶Best highlights

104.0

pass yds/gm

2.3

rush yds/gm

1

playoff games

25

career games

Five defining games

Start here

A provisional five-game introduction to Doug Johnson's most significant indexed performances.

Regular Season
2003
ATLANTAFALCONS
DALLASCOWBOYS
SEP 7, 2003

Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys

Regular Season · Sep 7, 2003

228 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 1 INT

Regular Season
2003
MINNESOTAVIKINGS
ATLANTAFALCONS
OCT 5, 2003

Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Oct 5, 2003

352 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 2 INT

Regular Season
2002
ATLANTAFALCONS
NEW YORKGIANTS
OCT 13, 2002

Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants

Regular Season · Oct 13, 2002

257 pass yds · 1 pass TD · 0 INT

Regular Season
2003
TENNESSEETITANS
ATLANTAFALCONS
NOV 23, 2003

Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Nov 23, 2003

276 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 1 INT

Regular Season
2003
WASHINGTONCOMMANDERS
ATLANTAFALCONS
SEP 14, 2003

Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Sep 14, 2003

197 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 2 INT

Single-game peaks

Career highs

Position-relevant single-game records from Doug Johnson's indexed NFL box scores.

Career highs: 352 passing yards · 28 completions · 20 rushing yards

Regular Season
2003
MINNESOTAVIKINGS
ATLANTAFALCONS
OCT 5, 2003

Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Oct 5, 2003

352 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 2 INT

Career highs: 2 passing touchdowns · 2 completions of 40+ yards

Regular Season
2003
TENNESSEETITANS
ATLANTAFALCONS
NOV 23, 2003

Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Nov 23, 2003

276 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 1 INT

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped Doug Johnson's career, in chronological order.

Earliest → latest

Franchise era

1997–2001

01
ATLJOHNSON—Doug Johnson
ATLANDERSON32Jamal Anderson
ATLTUGGLE58Jessie Tuggle

A power run carries Atlanta to the Super Bowl

Atlanta Falcons · The Dirty Birds

The 1998 Falcons went 14–2, stunned Minnesota in overtime and reached the first Super Bowl in franchise history behind Anderson and a veteran defense.

Read the era story →

Franchise era

2002–2007

02
ATLJOHNSON—Doug Johnson
ATLVICK—Michael Vick
ATLDUNN28Warrick Dunn

The league's most electric quarterback

Atlanta Falcons · The Michael Vick experience

Vick's speed changed defensive geometry and delivered the first road playoff win at Lambeau, but the era ended abruptly before its potential was resolved.

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Franchise era

1997–2004

03
TENJOHNSON—Doug Johnson
TENMCNAIR9Steve McNair
TENGEORGE27Eddie George

The Music City Miracle launches a Super Bowl run

Tennessee Titans · The Titans arrive

After two temporary seasons, Tennessee found its name and stadium, then came one yard short of overtime in Super Bowl XXXIV.

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Franchise era

2003–2010

04
CINJOHNSON—Doug Johnson
CINPALMER9Carson Palmer
CINJOHNSON85Chad Johnson

The passing game restores belief

Cincinnati Bengals · Palmer and Ochocinco revive the stadium

Marvin Lewis brought credibility and Palmer's vertical offense won the 2005 division before injuries and inconsistency shortened the window.

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Career accomplishments

5 NFL seasons25 career games2,600 career passing yards13 career passing touchdowns58 career rushing yards2 career rushing touchdownsJersey: 111 playoff appearancesFirst appearance: Sep 10, 2000Most recent: Jan 2, 2005

Official awards via ESPN · Pro Bowl and All-Pro counts via NFLverse with selection years cross-checked against Wikipedia · league leads verified from indexed regular-season stats

Team history

Official regular-season games via NFL.com ↗. Indexed games are the box scores currently available in Athlore.