Cincinnati Bengals
AFC North | 6-11-0
Avg PTS
24.35
Rank: 12th
Avg Yds
343.24
Rank: 16th
Avg PYds
249.65
Rank: 6th
Avg RYds
93.59
Rank: 28th
Posted 3/24/2026 9:30 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Bengals) will reportedly sign a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Tuesday, March 24.
Huddle Up: The well-traveled Flacco enters his 19th NFL season and signs with Cincinnati, where he ended his 18th NFL season. After starting the season with Cleveland, Flacco was acquired midseason by the Bengals and started six games for Cincinnati in 2025, posting a solid 13:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio despite a 1-5 record. If Flacco gets a start for the Bengals at any point in the upcoming season, he'll be in the streaming conversation for fantasy football in 2026.
Posted 3/15/2026 12:34 am GMT
Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Bengals) still has interest from the Cincinnati Bengals despite signing QB Josh Johnson in free agency, in the opinion of Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com on Saturday, March 14.
Huddle Up: The well-traveled Flacco enters his 19th NFL season, but it looks as though it will be in a backup capacity. After being acquired by the Bengals, Flacco started six games for Cincinnati in 2025, posting a solid 13:4 touchdown-to-interception ratio despite a 1-5 record. If Flacco gets a start for any NFL team, he'll be in the streaming conversation for fantasy football in 2026.
Posted 3/11/2026 8:16 pm GMT
Impending free-agent QB Jake Browning (Bengals) plans to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, per a source on Wednesday, March 11. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: After four games where Browning completed 64.5% of his passes and had a 6:8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, the Bengals acquired veteran Joe Flacco. That was it for Browning's 2025 save for one 14-yard completion in Week 12. Strictly a backup quarterback at this stage of his career, Browning will now presumably hold a clipboard for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in 2026. That doesn't make Browning fantasy relevant, so he can be safely ignored.
Posted 2/08/2026 9:35 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught at least one touchdown in seven of his last nine games this season.
Huddle Up: Higgins has dealt with injuries in the past but was able to play in 15 games this season and posted a career-high 11 touchdowns. He will continue to be one of the top targets in the passing game for the Bengals and should be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/07/2026 7:18 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven of his eight touchdowns at home during the 2025 regular season and also posted 926 of his 1,412 receiving yards during home games.
Huddle Up: Chase worked with multiple quarterbacks this season but was still able to be one of the top receivers in the NFL. He will be the main option in the passing game again next season and will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/29/2026 7:54 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown and his reps are "working hard" on an extension.
Huddle Up: Brown had a rough 2025 season, but he remains the face of the Bengals' backfield. He can be an RB2 in 2026 after battling through injuries this past season.
Posted 1/04/2026 10:15 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant had a single 5-yard reception on his lone target in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns, and he lost that on a fumble which was returned for a touchdown.
Huddle Up: Fant is a free-agent-to-be, and that's not a great final piece to put on film. He'll be somewhere in 2026, but it's unlikely Cincinnati saw enough to bring him back, especially as long as Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson are in the mix.
Posted 1/04/2026 10:08 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins ended up with six receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: Higgins ended up with 59 receptions for 846 yards and 11 touchdowns on 98 targets in 15 games in 2025. It was another strong campaign for Higgins, who will be a valuable top fantasy option again in 2026.
Posted 1/04/2026 10:00 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase ended up with game highs of eight receptions, 96 yards and 10 targets in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns, and he ended up with one touchdown.
Huddle Up: It was another great season for Chase, who had 125 receptions, 1,412 receiving yards and eight touchdowns despite working with three different quarterbacks, including a majority of the season with QBs Jake Browning and Joe Flacco. He'll once again be a top fantasy pick, if not the No. 1 overall pick, on draft day yet again in 2026.
Posted 1/04/2026 9:53 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown rushed 13 times for 72 yards in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding four receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown on his six targets.
Huddle Up: Brown ran for at least 66 yards in each of his final three games, and he total four rushing touchdowns and four receiving scores across the final five outings. He emerged as a legit low-end RB1 or top-tier RB2 in all fantasy leagues down the stretch. He'll likely be highly sought after early on draft day in 2026.
Posted 1/04/2026 9:50 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow completed 29-of-39 passes for 236 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Week 18 game against the Cleveland Browns, while running for 17 yards on two attempts.
Huddle Up: Burrow had five multi-TD games in six starts since returning from a two-month injury due to a severe turf toe injury suffered in Week 2. It was another lost season for Cincinnati. When Burrow is in there, he leads a powerful offense, and he is a bona fide QB1 in most fantasy leagues. But, his propensity for injury will always mean you need to have an alternate at the ready.
Posted 1/02/2026 7:55 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Brown should be able to handle his normal workload despite missing some practice this week because of an illness. He has become a very valuable fantasy option and will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/01/2026 8:01 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown (illness) was not seen at practice on Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Brown being absent for two days in a row is not a good sign for his availability in Week 18, but an illness keeps the window open. No need for a backup plan yet if you need Chase Brown.
Posted 12/29/2025 4:29 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow will start in the Week 18 season finale against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: The Browns are a tough matchup against opposing QBs the last five weeks, and DE Myles Garrett remains one sack away from history. However, Burrow is the QB4 in fantasy the last three weeks. He's an elite option for the finale.
Posted 12/28/2025 10:27 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas caught four passes for 41 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted six times during the game.
Huddle Up: Iosivas has not been a big part of the passing game recently, but his six targets were his second highest of the season. He will likely see a few targets next week against the Cleveland Browns but can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 10:23 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki caught two passes for 47 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted two times during the game.
Huddle Up: Gesicki was able to catch both of his targets this week but has been held to under 40 yards in all but two of his games this season. He should see a handful of targets next week but is unlikely to be a starting option in most leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 10:20 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught four passes for 59 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted five times during the game.
Huddle Up: Higgins was held without a touchdown for only the second time in the last eight games but has posted at least 50 yards in five of the last six games. He will see a good amount of targets next week and will be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 10:17 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase caught seven passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Huddle Up: Chase was able to find the end zone for the first time in eight games and caught at least seven passes for the fourth time in five games. He is one of the main options in the passing game when healthy and will be a starting option in all leagues next week.
Posted 12/28/2025 10:12 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine rushed for five yards and one touchdown on three carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught one pass for eight yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Perine did not receive as many touches as usual this week but did record a rushing touchdown for the second straight game. He will likely be more involved in the offense next week but can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 9:55 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught three passes for 40 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Brown picked up his third 100-yard rushing game of the season against the Cardinals and has recorded five total touchdowns in the last two games. He will see plenty of touches again next week and will be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 12/28/2025 8:09 pm GMT
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 19-of-21 passes for 256 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 17 against the New York Jets, as QB Joshua Dobbs mopped up. He also ran for 22 yards on three carries. Maye is the first Patriots QB to have five touchdown passes in a game since QB Tom Brady in 2017.
Huddle Up: Maye is also the first third QB in team history to hit the 4,000-yard mark for the season, joining the aforementioned Brady and Drew Bledsoe. He might have staked his claim for the MVP award with this game, and he has emerged as a QB1 for many years to come after this sensational 2025 showing.
Posted 12/28/2025 5:38 pm GMT
Several NFL teams are likely to pursue a trade for Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow during the offseason, according to multiple sources. Burrow voiced frustration with losing earlier this month but plans to remain in Cincinnati and the Bengals have not shown any desire to trade him.
Huddle Up: Since both sides appear to be committed to making things work in Cincinnati, the odds of Burrow suiting up for another club in 2026 are slim, although it wouldn't be surprising if the Bengals simply listened to offers from other organizations. Through six games this season, 29-year-old veteran has 1,268 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, along with four interceptions. He should continue to be viewed as a QB1 option in all fantasy formats and is one of the NFL's top quarterbacks when healthy.
Posted 12/28/2025 4:44 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant (ankle) is officially active for the Week 17 game.
Huddle Up: Fant may see a few targets in the passing game this week but can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/25/2025 11:59 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 25. The Bengals did not hold a practice Thursday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Fant is behind Mike Gesicki on the depth chart and is unlikely to see more than a few targets in the passing game if he plays. He can be avoided in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/24/2025 10:20 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Huddle Up: Fant has not been a big factor in the passing game with at 15 yards or less in each of his last four games. He may see a few targets if he plays but can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/21/2025 9:37 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas caught one pass for 21 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted one time during the game.
Huddle Up: Iosivas has only been targeted seven times over the last four games and has been held to under 30 yards in all four of those games. He may see a few targets next week but can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/21/2025 9:30 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Mike Gesicki caught three passes for 35 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 16. He was targeted four times during the game.
Huddle Up: Gesicki saw a few more targets with Noah Fant sidelined and picked up his second touchdown in his last three games. He should see a handful of targets next week but can be avoided in most fantasy leagues even if Fant misses another game.
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