Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North | 9-8-0
Avg PTS
21.53
Rank: 16th
Avg Yds
340.24
Rank: 20th
Avg PYds
250.41
Rank: 10th
Avg RYds
89.82
Rank: 31st
Posted 7/27/2024 3:15 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown "continues to take the majority of the reps" with the first-team offense during training camp, accotding to Charlie Clifford of WLWT.
Huddle Up: Brown and Zack Moss figure to share the Cincinnati backfield, but it remains to be seen how the carries will be divided. It looks like Brown may be the official starter, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Bengals utitlize a "hot hand" approach during the year. Both Brown and Moss should be in the RB3 mix.
Posted 7/25/2024 10:19 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's absence from practice Thursday, July 25, was not injury related, according to head coach Zak Taylor. Chase would not say if his absence from practice was related to his contract situation.
Huddle Up: Chase is looking for a long-term contract, but team president Mike Brown indicated that a new deal was unlikely at this time. He likely will be back on the field at some point, but fantasy players can monitor the situation. Chase will be a weekly starting option in all leagues when he plays.
Posted 7/25/2024 7:33 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase did not participate in practice for a second straight day on Thursday, July 25.
Huddle Up: While head coach Zac Taylor noted a while ago that some veterans would have "limited" days over the first two weeks of training camp, most of the notable veterans - such as Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson and Tee Higgins - have already practiced in some capacity. Therefore, it is probably not a coincidence that Chase is seeking a new contract and not practicing. Given team owner Mike Brown's history, it is not likely the Bengals will move very fast on this if it is contract-related. However, fantasy managers have little choice but to believe Chase will return to practice at some point soon.
Posted 7/25/2024 5:45 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas opened training camp in the slot and took every snap there on the first day of practice, according to Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network.
Huddle Up: Third-round draft choice Jermaine Burton was widely expected to handle most of the 500 slot snaps left behind by Tyler Boyd. While that could still happen, Iosivas quickly earned the trust of Joe Burrow in limited snaps together last season and offers Cincinnati a size/speed freak at receiver. It remains to be seen if Burton can make up some ground on Iosivas over the next month, but the latter could find his way onto the fantasy radar in Year 2 and, for now, should be considered the most likely replacement for Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins should either player miss time.
Posted 7/22/2024 10:58 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase may not receive a contract extension in the near future because the team wants to keep focused on football, according to team president Mike Brown. Brown said the team is not ruling out a new deal before the season but indicated that the offseason was a better time to negotiate an extension.
Huddle Up: It seems like Chase may need to wait until next offseason for an extension, but he will be with the Bengals for the 2024 season. He will be a significant part of the passing game for the Bengals and should be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/22/2024 3:51 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has been cleared for contact, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: Burrow has two 10-game seasons with two 16-game campaigns in between. He was the QB4 in his last healthy season, and that's about where you can expect him to land in 2024. A wrist ailment could mess with his throwing motion, but he'll have a full camp to work out the kinks.
Posted 7/15/2024 9:53 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins did not agree to a long-term extension with the Bengals by the deadline Monday, July 15, and will play on his one-year franchise tag tender offer.
Huddle Up: It looks like Higgins will be entering his final year with the Bengals and will be one of the top receivers in free agency next offseason. He will continue to be a big part of the passing game for Cincinnati and should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/15/2024 7:28 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki is expected to be used in a "big slot" role, according to sources Monday, July 15.
Huddle Up: Gesicki upgraded his offense this offseason, but the competition for targets is immense. Gesicki probably won't be a consistent option, but he may have some streaming capabilities if he earns a decent target share.
Posted 7/14/2024 3:20 pm GMT
The Cincinnati Bengals are not expected to agree to terms with WR Tee Higgins on a long-term contract extension before the franchise tag deadline Monday, July 15.
Huddle Up: Higgins signed his franchise tag tender last month and is expected to report to training camp without holding out but could be entering his final season with the club, since he is poised to be one of the NFL's top free agents next offseason. He will continue to be a big part of Cincinnati's passing game and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/09/2024 6:36 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) recently told the "Pardon My Take" podcast that he has added 10 to 15 pounds this offseason and feels "a lot stronger" than he did even two years ago.
Huddle Up: Adding muscle to his frame isn't going to make Burrow more resistant to the wrist injury he suffered last season, but it seems like a good idea for a quarterback who spends the majority of his time in the pocket behind a sometimes questionable offensive line to add some more body armor. Burrow is a top-five fantasy quarterback when he is right, so managers are advised to consider him in the fifth or sixth round of drafts if his wrist can survive a training camp and preseason action.
Posted 6/29/2024 11:40 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown "could be a massive breakout" player in 2024, according to Chris Roling of Bengals Wire.
Huddle Up: Though Brown is likely to split the workload with Zack Moss, he proved to have plenty of juice during his rookie season. He's unlikely to take over the entire backfield, though, which caps his ceiling. Managers should view Brown as an RB3 option in season-long leagues.
Posted 6/19/2024 7:31 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is not expected to sign a contract extension with the Bengals this offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: It seems like Higgins may be entering his final season with the Bengals unless the two sides reach an agreement in the next few weeks. He will still be a big part of the passing game for the Bengals and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/17/2024 7:37 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins officially signed his franchise tag tender, the team announced Monday, June 17.
Huddle Up: Higgins is expected to play under the one-year tender and will become a free agent in 2025. He's a WR2 option for fantasy.
Posted 6/11/2024 5:04 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) told reporters on Tuesday, June 11, that while it is "tough to say" how close to 100% he is right now, he will be "ready to go by the (start of the) season."
Huddle Up: Burrow has already participated in offseason work, so there has not been much question about his readiness for Week 1. With about three months to go before the start of the season, these comments suggest the Bengals will carefully manage Burrow's reps this summer. Fantasy managers should continue to view him as a solid QB1 option, albeit one that has missed some time entering his age-27 season. Jake Browning performed well in Burrow's absence last year and would back him up again should he miss more time.
Posted 6/11/2024 1:02 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is attending mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 11.
Huddle Up: Chase is seeking a new contract and remains your prototypical WR1 in fantasy.
Posted 6/10/2024 11:39 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has not signed his franchise tag tender at this point and is not expected to participate in the mandatory minicamp.
Huddle Up: Higgins asked for a trade earlier in the offseason, but it appears like he will be playing for the Bengals in 2024. Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if he reports for training camp or if he will skip a portion of that as well. He should be considered a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/04/2024 9:20 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) did not participate in the voluntary workout Tuesday, June 4, because the team has been giving him one day off per week while he recovers from wrist surgery, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: Burrow will have more time to rest his wrist before training camp but could still receive some days off from practices moving forward. He is a weekly No. 1 quarterback in all fantasy leagues when he is healthy.
Posted 6/02/2024 5:28 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins has not had negotiations about a potential contract extension for over a year, according to sources Sunday, June 2. Higgins still has not signed his franchise tender.
Huddle Up: After requesting a trade, Higgins said he intends to play with the Bengals in 2024. He doesn't have to sign the franchise tender until July so it's likely managers will be waiting for more progress. He's a risky option considering a potential holdout, but he's a still a solid WR2 option if he does play.
Posted 6/02/2024 1:24 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is eligible for a contract extension but the team appears to be "in a holding pattern" because both sides are waiting for Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson to sign his inevitable extension first, according to ESPN.com's Ben Baby.
Huddle Up: Chase has two years remaining on his rookie contract and had his fifth-year option picked up earlier this spring but did not participate in voluntary team activities last month. He is hoping to be one of the league's highest-paid receivers and wants to see what type of deal Jefferson will get before heading to the negotiating table. Chase should be on the field for Week 1 of the regular season and should be a weekly starting option in all fantasy formats.
Posted 5/29/2024 12:13 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has been an accurate passer during the offseason workouts and has shown great velocity and power on his throws, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: Burrow is coming off his wrist injury but seems to have no limitations leading up to training camp. He has one of the better receiving duos to work with in the NFL and likely will be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/28/2024 3:50 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is not at voluntary organized team activities Tuesday, May 28.
Huddle Up: Higgins is a WR2 if he can remain healthy and doesn't hold out into the regular season. He had a 76-656-5 line in 12 games last year.
Posted 5/28/2024 3:27 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is not at voluntary organized team activities Tuesday, May 28.
Huddle Up: Chase was the WR11 in 16 games in PPR leagues last season, and there's no reason to think he'll be anything less than a WR1 in drafts.
Posted 5/26/2024 1:29 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Trenton Irwin said he is focused on building chemistry with QB Joe Burrow. "One of the biggest things is being on the same page as Joe," Irwin said. "If you're on the same page as Joe, Joe can do special things and the team can do special things."
Huddle Up: The Bengals have a need for a No. 3 receiver with Tyler Boyd now in Tennessee, and Irwin's 25 receptions last year rank third among returning receivers. If he can emerge as a starter in three-receiver sets, Irwin could have some fantasy potential.
Posted 5/26/2024 1:17 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas said he hoping to use this season to prove he is capable of replacing WR Tee Higgins moving forward. "I'm hoping I can get the confidence from the coaches," Iosivas said. "I'm not sure if they can pay Tee. He'll probably get a lot of money. He's a really good receiver. Hopefully I can step into that role."
Huddle Up: With Tyler Boyd now in Tennessee and Tee Higgins on the franchise tag, the Bengals receiving room could look a lot different in 2025. Whether Iosivas is able to step into a prominent role remains to be seen, but he could be worth stashing in dynasty leagues.
Posted 5/25/2024 2:39 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher confirmed that QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has not been on a pitch count during practices this spring. "We designed the whole thing to stay within the constraints of where the medical people think he should be and where he wants to be right now," Pitcher said. "Nobody is sitting there with a special pitch counter. But we've been smart how we put it together."
Huddle Up: Although Burrow is coming off a major wrist injury, he appears to be on pace to be ready for the start of training camp and the beginning of the regular season. He should be viewed as a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues as long as he can remain healthy.
Posted 5/21/2024 2:45 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins hasn't signed his franchise tender and is not expected to do so by next week. That would make him ineligible to take part in organized team activities, and he can't return until he signs.
Huddle Up: Higgins had a 42-656-5 line in 12 games and is a solid WR2 in fantasy if he doesn't hold out into the season.
Posted 5/08/2024 8:59 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase and WR Tee Higgins are not participating in the voluntary workouts this offseason.
Huddle Up: Chase probably will take part in at least the mandatory minicamp and should be ready to go for training camp. It is not known if Higgins will consider a holdout because of his contract situation, but he and Chase should be on the field for Week 1. Both will be weekly starting options in fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/06/2024 9:51 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (wrist) has started throwing footballs during offseason workouts as part of his recovery.
Huddle Up: Burrow seems to be on track for training camp and should be ready for the start of the regular season. He likely will be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues if he can stay healthy.
Posted 4/30/2024 1:28 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is believed be looking for around $23 million per season in his next contract, but the two sides have not negotiated for over a year because the Bengals have never approached $20 million per season during negotiations, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway.
Huddle Up: Higgins appears to be entering his final season with the Bengals and likely will hit free agency next offseason. He will continue to be a big part of Cincinnati's passing game and should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
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