Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North | 9-8-0
Avg PTS
27.76
Rank: 6th
Avg Yds
381.88
Rank: 6th
Avg PYds
289.29
Rank: N/A
Avg RYds
92.59
Rank: 29th
Posted 1/09/2025 3:18 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown's 44 targets from Week 9 to Week 18 ranked second among running backs.
Huddle Up: Brown found himself as the lead back after Zack Moss went down with an injury, and he made the most of the opportunity. Despite missing the finale with an ankle injury, Brown finished with 990 rushing yards, 54 receptions and 11 total touchdowns. He looks like a RB2 option heading into next season.
Posted 1/05/2025 4:06 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle) said he is dealing with a high ankle sprain but believes he will be available to play if the team makes the playoffs.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see if see if the Bengals make the playoffs because Higgins is one of the main options in the passing game. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues when healthy.
Posted 1/05/2025 4:22 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki caught eight of his 10 targets for 68 yards in a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Gesicki's production was sporadic this year, but he closed the year with 18 receptions over the final two games. He is scheduled to be a free agent after the year, so it remains to be seen where he will be playing in 2025.
Posted 1/05/2025 4:20 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught 10 of 14 targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Chase put the finishing touches on an incredible season that could see him win the receiving triple crown.
Posted 1/05/2025 3:51 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Khalil Herbert rushed 20 times for 69 yards and caught seven passes for 14 yards in a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Herbert started in place of the injured Chase Brown, and while he didn't provide any explosive plays, did show he can handle a heavy workload if called upon.
Posted 1/05/2025 3:13 am GMT
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (undisclosed) was able to return to the Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: Not only did Burrow avoided a serious injury, but he didn't even miss a series.
Posted 1/04/2025 11:18 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) will not play in Week 18, per sources on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Huddle Up: Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain last week, which is typically a multi-week injury. Khalil Herbert will likely lead the backfield and is a volume-based flex option.
Posted 1/04/2025 2:57 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) is expected to be available for the Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: Higgins is coming off a three-touchdown performance, and he had five catches for 69 yards and a score in the first meeting with Pittsburgh. Unless he suffers a setback, Higgins should be a solid WR2.
Posted 1/04/2025 2:34 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) "needs to improve greatly" in order to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
Huddle Up: Brown hasn't practiced this week, and although he is listed as questionable, there is a real chance he misses the finale. Even if he does play, it is unlikely he will be close to full strength.
Posted 1/03/2025 8:59 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton (coach's decision) will not travel with the team and has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: It's been a mostly forgettable season for the hyped rookie, who fell in the draft due to character concerns. Burton has done little to make the Bengals forget about those issues, as he has been punished by the team in one way or another multiple times this season. There is a very real chance Cincinnati will move on from the third-round pick this offseason. If the Bengals hold on to him, he will be on very thin ice.
Posted 1/03/2025 2:26 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase has a league-high 761 yards after catch this season.
Huddle Up: Chase heads into a must-win season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a good chance to win the receiving triple crown. In his first meeting with the Steelers, Chase finished with six catches for 86 yards and a score.
Posted 1/02/2025 8:47 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (knee, wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Burrow has dealt with his wrist issue for the entire season but has still been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. He has thrown at least three touchdowns in each of the last eight games and is a must-start option in all leagues.
Posted 1/02/2025 8:44 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Higgins seems to have a good chance to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but fantasy players can check the inactive list for his official status. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he is able to play.
Posted 1/02/2025 8:43 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Brown missed all three practices this week and is expected to be a game-time decision. He probably will be limited if he plays in the game but could still he at least a flex option in most leagues if active.
Posted 1/02/2025 6:50 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Kendall Milton was signed off the practice squad on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: While Milton is highly unlikely to be relevant in fantasy this weekend, the move suggests that the team is likely pessimistic about Chase Brown (ankle) playing on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Khalil Herbert should be expected to receive the lion's share of the work and serve as a capable RB2 option.
Posted 12/31/2024 9:52 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Higgins has been money for his managers during the fantasy playoffs and is coming off a ridiculous 11-131-3 scorching of the Denver Broncos in Week 17. He caught the walk-off touchdown in overtime of Saturday's affair and did not appear hampered by an injury, so he will likely be available in a must-win game for the Bengals against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. Higgins should be considered a low-end WR1 at worst in Week 18.
Posted 12/31/2024 9:42 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist, knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Burrow finished the game without incident in Week 17 and should be expected to play as he normally would in a must-win game for the Bengals against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. The 28-year-old quarterback is riding a serious heater as the season comes to a close, throwing for at least 250 yards and three touchdowns in eight straight. One of those games came on Dec. 1 against the Steelers (309 yards and three TDs). Burrow should be firmly in the high-end QB1 discussion this week.
Posted 12/31/2024 9:38 pm GMT
Huddle Up: Head coach Zac Taylor has already noted that the team is optimistic about Brown's availability against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. If he is active, he should be considered a high-end fantasy RB1 in a must-win game for the Bengals. If he doesn't play, Khalil Herbert would likely see close to 20 touches and should be a viable fantasy RB2 option.
Posted 12/29/2024 4:45 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after undergoing an MRI Sunday, Dec. 29, according to sources. He hopes to play in the Week 18 game, but his availability will not be determined until later in the week.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor Brown's practice participation this upcoming week to see if he has a chance to play in Week 18. He will be a risky option because of the injury but can be at least a flex option in leagues if he is cleared to play.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:51 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas hauled in three of four looks for 59 yards vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: Unless you're aiming to save a few bucks in a Week 18 DFS contest, Iosivas is of no consequence in traditional fantasy action that plays into the regular-season finale.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:38 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki was targeted 12 times, catching 10 for 86 yards vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Huddle Up: A fantastic PPR day for Gesicki should land him solidly in TE1 territory once the dust settles this week. He's a shaky option in Week 18 vs. Pittsburgh, but the Steelers could opt to rest key defenders with a playoff berth locked up.
Posted 12/29/2024 1:11 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow finished 39 of 49 for 412 yards with three passing touchdowns and no interceptions vs. the Denver Broncos in Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28. While he was sacked seven times, Burrow ran for 25 yards and a touchdown on four attempts.
Huddle Up: The Bengals travel to Pittsburgh for a divisional meetup vs. a group that has locked up a postseason berth, so it will be interesting to see if key players rest for the Steelers. Regardless, Burrow doesn't leave lineups and now has eight straight appearances with at least 250-plus yards and three or more aerial scores -- an NFL record.
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