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27 carries for 110 yards (4.1 per carry, best among the backs), seven catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. In Miami, he led the team with 68 rushing yards and caught a touchdown out of the backfield. Joe Burrow called him 'Mr. Reliable' after the game and said he 'doesn't get enough credit.'
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Perine leads Bengals backs in efficiency (4.1 YPC) with 27 carries and 7 catches through five games.

Through five games, Perine has 27 carries for 110 yards (4.1 per carry, best among Bengals backs) and seven catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. In Miami specifically, he led the team with 68 rushing yards and caught a touchdown out of the backfield. Joe Burrow called him 'Mr. Reliable' after the game and said he 'doesn't get enough credit,' highlighting his consistent role as a dependable back in a receiver room dealing with injuries to Colbie Young, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

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