Huddle Up: The Bengals offense is struggling big time, and Burrow has failed to throw a touchdown pass in three of four games. Until he begins to show signs of life, it's probably best to keep Burrow on the bench for now.

Huddle Up: Higgins also said it's a matter of pain tolerance as the ribs heal. Given the injury and the current state of the Bengals offense, it might be best to let Higgins sit on fantasy benches until he proves he can be a consistent contributor. He still has flex value, but managers should be prepared to pivot in Week 5.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to seek an update after the game to see how long Higgins may be sidelined. Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd likely would be the only pass catchers that have fantasy value if Higgins misses time, and both can be starting options.

Huddle Up: Burrow will continue to play despite his calf injury and will look to improve on his early season stats. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 fantasy quarterback.

Huddle Up: Smith shouldn't be in fantasy lineups this week as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury.

Huddle Up: Cincinnati's offense has sputtered out of the gate, and Mixon is averaging 60 rushing yards per game. The Bengals could be headed for another low-scoring battle, and Mixon will likely be depending on a touchdown to be more than a flex option.

Huddle Up: Burrow will continue to play despite the calf injury but has not been posting great numbers during the early part of the season. He hopefully will improve his numbers as he continues to recover but can still be a low-end No. 1 fantasy quarterback at this point.

Huddle Up: Burrow threw for a season-high 259 yards in the last game but has thrown a touchdown in only one of his three games this season. He should be more productive as he recovers from his injury and can still be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Smith was not available for the Week 3 game and could miss another game since the Bengals are on a short week. Fantasy players should look for other options and avoid Smith.

Huddle Up: Smith was added to the injury report leading up to the game, so fantasy players will need to monitor his progress leading up to the Week 4 game as well. Drew Sample likely will receive the start but can be avoided in leagues.

Huddle Up: Burrow can be a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues this week, but fantasy players may want to lower their expectations a bit because of the injury.

Huddle Up: Burrow is a very risky option, but if you have waited this long to start a quarterback, you don't have a lot of choices. Unless you own Jalen Hurts or Matthew Stafford, Burrow is the choice.

Huddle Up: While the signing of AJ McCarron to the practice squad earlier in the day can be construed as a bad sign, Burrow was spotted running and doing his full warmups with "high energy" in practice and was throwing to receivers in a red zone drill, although the practice was a walkthrough. For now, things look positive for his chances of playing but he's also playing on Monday night, which leaves fantasy owners at risk of being left out in the cold if Burrow doesn't suit up. Jake Browning would get the start in Burrow's place if he isn't able to play, but he isn't a suggested starting option barring absolute desperation. Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, both of whom also play on Monday night, may be available on waivers in some leagues as insurance policies. However, if Burrow suits up, he should still be viewed as a QB1 and be in lineups, even after a slow start to the season.

Huddle Up: Burrow was unable to practice Thursday, Sept. 21, but was able to participate in a limited fashion Friday, Sept. 22. The team has one more practice session scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, so fantasy owners should have a better idea about his availability later this afternoon. He makes a risky fantasy option this week since the Bengals play on Monday night but should be viewed as a No. 1 quarterback when healthy. If Browning receives the starting nod, he would not be a recommended fantasy option in any format.

Huddle Up: Burrow is considered day-to-day because of the calf injury, so there is a chance he sits out the Week 3 game. Fantasy players should monitor the situation over the next few days to have a better idea of his status. He is a risky option because the team plays on Monday Night Football.

Huddle Up: Burrow has struggled with the limited mobility, and it looks like this may be a trend for the foreseeable future. He might be a matchup play for a few weeks, as crazy as that sounds.

Huddle Up: Burrow's slow start to the season only gets murkier with this calf injury. The injury reports will indicate how much progress he's making throughout the week, but managers may need to prepare to be without Burrow in Week 3.

Huddle Up: Burrow likely will be able to post better numbers this week even though he is facing another tough defense. He should be a No. 1 quarterback in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Burrow was held to only 82 passing yards in the last game, so he likely will have a better performance this week. He can still be a starting option in fantasy leagues despite his Week 1 performance.

Huddle Up: Burrow will look to bounce back from a disappointing Week 1 performance this week against the Baltimore Ravens. He should still be considered a No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Ouch. Not a great start for the Cincinnati offense, and especially Higgins. QB Joe Burrow was bothered by a hungry Cleveland defense, and apparently he didn't care for the mist and slippery conditions along the lake, either. Higgins will look to get on the board in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens in the home opener, and he remains a decent WR3 or flex fantasy option in all leagues despite the goose egg.

Huddle Up: Joe Burrow struggled mightily in the mist and wet conditions along the shores of Lake Erie, but at least Chase wasn't completely blanked. He and the Bengals offense will look to bounce back in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens, although it could be another tough day against a good defense.

Huddle Up: It appears like Higgins is entering his final season with the Bengals and probably will test free agency next offseason. He will still see plenty of targets in 2023 and should be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Boyd should continue to serve as the slot receiver for Cincinnati and will see a handful of targets against the Cleveland Browns. He could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues but probably can be avoided in most leagues.