Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North | 4-8-0
Avg PTS
23.33
Rank: 16th
Avg Yds
326.58
Rank: 22nd
Avg PYds
238.08
Rank: 11th
Avg RYds
88.5
Rank: 29th
Posted 12/06/2025 1:39 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown has logged 45 total touches in the two full games he has played with QB Joe Burrow this season.
Huddle Up: Brown's usage had been trending up even before Burrow's return, but he should be a safe bet to remain busy with Burrow back under center. Brown has managed at least 100 yards from scrimmage in six straight games and has become a weekly RB1 threat.
Posted 12/05/2025 8:08 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 5, and no longer appears on the injury report.
Huddle Up: Higgins returning with Joe Burrow as the quarterback boosts his potential tremendously. He can be a WR2 in your lineup in Week 14 against the Bills.
Posted 12/05/2025 7:47 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (calf) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 5, and no longer appears on the injury report.
Huddle Up: Brown has been on a good stretch of performances over the last three weeks. He is worth installing into your lineup as an RB2 or flex play.
Posted 12/03/2025 11:09 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Huddle Up: Higgins has made progress in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor, but it still remains to be seen if Higgins will be able to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Check back Friday when the official injury designations are revealed. If he cannot go, Andrei Iosivas would work as the No. 2 receiving behind Ja'Marr Chase.
Posted 12/03/2025 11:06 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (calf) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Huddle Up: Brown appears to be in line to play in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills, but circle back around Friday when the official injury designations are revealed. When healthy, Brown is a borderline low-end RB1 or top-tier RB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams.
Posted 12/03/2025 6:32 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is "making progress" through concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor. He will be limited in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Huddle Up: Tee Higgins has a lot more fantasy value now that Joe Burrow has returned to the lineup for the Bengals. Fantasy shareholders should track his progress over the next two days to see if he will be in their lineups.
Posted 12/01/2025 8:52 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) is still going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: Higgins needs to pass his concussion tests before he can play again, so fantasy players will need to monitor his status during practice this week. He is a starting option in all leagues when healthy, but players will need other options ready in case he sits again.
Posted 11/28/2025 5:22 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant ended up with a single 3-yard reception on two targets in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Fant was starting to slowly see an increase in fantasy value a couple of weeks ago, particularly in PPR formats, but now that Mike Gesicki has returned, Fant's fantasy value is gone. He isn't even worth retaining outside of the very deepest of leagues at this point.
Posted 11/28/2025 5:17 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Tanner Hudson ended the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens with a single 13-yard touchdown reception on two targets.
Huddle Up: While the touchdown was nice, he isn't somebody to target outside of the very deepest fantasy leagues, as he doesn't see enough targets and touches, especially with fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki and Noah Fant in the mix.
Posted 11/28/2025 5:14 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki posted two receptions for 19 yards on four targets in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Gesicki has pushed Noah Fant to the backburner, now that he is healthy again, but neither is particularly attractive from a fantasy perspective. Gesicki should be treated as a low-end TE2 at the highest.
Posted 11/28/2025 5:06 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas registered a 29-yard touchdown reception on his only catch on two targets in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Iosivas was working as the No. 2 receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase, as Tee Higgins was sidelined due to a concussion. If Higgins is able to return in Week 14 at Buffalo, Iosivas would see his fantasy value shrink even more. It wasn't that high to begin with. He is a WR5 at best in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams, even if Higgins is sidelined again.
Posted 11/28/2025 5:00 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase posted seven receptions for 110 yards on a game-high 14 targets in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens in his return from a one-game suspension.
Huddle Up: Chase was on a mission after his one-game banishment, and he got a boost from Joe Burrow being back under center, too. Regardless of the Cincinnati QB, Chase is an obvious WR1 in all fantasy leagues, but especially so when Burrow is in there. He'll look to keep it going in Buffalo in Week 14.
Posted 11/28/2025 4:53 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine rushed 14 times for 39 yards in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, while adding two receptions for 15 yards with one lost fumble.
Huddle Up: Perine saw a surprising amount of touches, nearly splitting the carries down the middle with Chase Brown. Perine averaging 2.8 yards per carry, to 5.2 for Brown, and the lost fumble certainly didn't do him many favors, either. As long as Brown is healthy, there is little reason to believe in Perine for fantasy purposes outside of deeper leagues.
Posted 11/28/2025 4:49 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown rushed 15 times for 78 yards in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, while racking up seven receptions for 35 yards on seven targets.
Huddle Up: Brown has rushed for 78 or more yards in three consecutive games, while totaling 113 or more scrimmage yards in each outing. While he hasn't scored since Week 8 against the New York Jets, when he had two touchdowns, he remains a low-end RB1 in most fantasy leagues heading down the stretch and into the fantasy playoffs.
Posted 11/28/2025 4:44 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 24-of-46 passes for 261 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens in his return from a toe injury. He also ran three times for eight yards.
Huddle Up: Burrow had been on the shelf since a Grade 3 turf toe injury which required surgery. He came back like he hadn't skipped a beat, hooking up with Ja'Marr Chase for seven grabs and 110 yards on 14 targets, while connecting with Andrei Iosivas and Tanner Hudson for touchdowns. The Bengals might not make the playoffs, but Burrow being back could change the complexion of the fantasy playoffs. He is a QB1 in all fantasy leagues when healthy, and he showed little rust after the long layoff.
Posted 11/27/2025 1:42 am GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown has topped 100 yards from scrimmage in five straight games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL.
Huddle Up: After a slow start to the season, Brown has flipped a switch the last few weeks, especially when it comes to running the ball. Brown failed to reach 50 rushing yards in each of his first six games, and he has topped 70 rushing yards in four of his last five. Brown looks like a solid RB2 the rest of the way.
Posted 11/26/2025 9:23 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
Huddle Up: Burrow will be returning to the lineup this week after missing most of the season because of his injury. He will likely have some issues in his first game back but will still have a solid group of pass catchers to work with during the game. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/26/2025 9:17 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 26, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
Huddle Up: Higgins suffered the injury in the last game and did not have enough time to be ready for Week 13. Fantasy players will need to check on his practice participation next week to see when he can return. Andrei Iosivas will likely take his place on the starting option and will see some targets in the passing game. He could be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/26/2025 8:00 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (foot) has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to start in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Huddle Up: Burrow can be installed as a QB1 in all leagues upon his return. The offense as a whole will benefit from his return, but specifically, Ja'Marr Chase.
Posted 11/25/2025 4:38 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe) will return for the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Nov. 27.
Huddle Up: Burrow has been out since Week 2 due to a Grade 3 turf toe injury that required surgery. There will be hiccups in the road, but he is the caliber of fantasy quarterback you start upon his activation. The Ravens are a tough matchup, ranking the fourth-toughest in terms of fantasy points allowed to QBs over the last five weeks. He'll be a mid-to-low-end QB1 option.
Posted 11/24/2025 11:35 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Flacco (shoulder, finger) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 24. The Bengals did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Flacco will be returning to the backup role with Joe Burrow expected to play this week, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if anything changes. Flacco can be dropped in leagues if Burrow returns this week.
Posted 11/24/2025 7:07 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins (concussion) will not play in the Week 13 game, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: The Bengals are on a short week since they are playing on Thanksgiving, so Higgins will not have enough time to recover from the concussion before the game. Fantasy players check on his status leading up to Week 14. Ja'Marr Chase will return to the lineup this week, while Andrei Iosivas will likely fill in for Higgins. Chase is a must-start option in all leagues, while Iosivas can be a possible flex option in leagues.
Posted 11/24/2025 7:03 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (toe) is expected to play in the Week 13 game, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
Huddle Up: Burrow has been practicing for the last few weeks and is expected to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list before the game. He likely will struggle at times in Week 13 since he has missed most of the season because of the injury but can still be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/23/2025 11:17 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Mitchell Tinsley ended up with two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: Tinsley made the most of his chance, as he was seeing more targets with Ja'Marr Chase suspended. Tee Higgins ended up leaving with a concussion, so while Chase will be back in Week 13, Tinsley could still have a small role in the offense in Week 13 if Higgins needs to miss time. Still, his fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper leagues at this point.
Posted 11/23/2025 11:15 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki posted four receptions for 35 yards on six targets in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: Gesicki was back in action for the first time since Oct. 12 due to a pectoral injury. The four catches and yardage total was a season best, but that's not saying much. He remains nothing more than a TE2 in deeper fantasy leagues at this point.
Posted 11/23/2025 11:12 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas ended up with four receptions for a team-best 61 yards on seven targets in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: Iosivas was seeing an increased workload with Ja'Marr Chase suspended for one game. With Brown expected back in Week 13, Iosivas will likely ended up going back to a much smaller role. However, Tee Higgins did leave with a concussion, so if Higgins is forced to miss time, Iosivas could again see a healthy amount of targets. If you added Iosivas for Week 12, hang onto him in the event Higgins cannot make it out of protocol prior to Week 13.
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