The 2002 Cincinnati Bengals season was highlighted by an elite offensive trio as Jon Kitna, Corey Dillon, and Chad Johnson became the franchise's first 3,000/1,000/1,000-yard producers in the same year since 1989. Despite a challenging 2-14 record, the season featured Corey Dillon becoming the team's all-time leading rusher and a dominant 38-3 victory over the Houston Texans. The 2003 Cincinnati Bengals experienced a remarkable resurgence in Marvin Lewis's first year as head coach, finishing with an 8-8 record and their first non-losing season since 1996. The "Renaissance" was led by a high-powered offense featuring Pro Bowlers Chad Johnson, who set a franchise record with 1,355 receiving yards, and Rudi Johnson, who emerged as a premier running back with 957 yards and nine touchdowns. The team showcased their potential with several statement wins, including a dramatic victory over the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, signaling a new era of competitiveness in Cincinnati. The fourth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, Justin Smith was a dominant defensive end who recorded 43.5 sacks during his seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before becoming a five-time Pro Bowler with the San Francisco 49ers.