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Bengals Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Cincinnati Bengals as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 25, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 1.04 | 6 |
Ja'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase's current ADP is 1.04, which is the 4th pick of the 1st round, and 3rd selection overall.
Cincinnati Bengals 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | Cleveland Browns |
| 2 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 3 | Away | Minnesota Vikings |
| 4 | Away | Denver Broncos |
| 5 | Home | Detroit Lions |
| 6 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 7 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 8 | Home | New York Jets |
| 9 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 11 | Away | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 12 | Home | New England Patriots |
| 13 | Away | Baltimore Ravens |
| 14 | Away | Buffalo Bills |
| 15 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
| 16 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 17 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 18 | Home | Cleveland Browns |
Cincinnati Bengals News
Mike Gesicki, Mike Gesicki's Touchdown Streak Keeps Him in Waiver Consideration
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games, but he's caught only seven passes during that stretch. His latest score came on his lone four-yard reception against Miami in Week 5, and the Bengals return from their bye to face Baltimore on Sunday. Gesicki has four touchdowns on just 12 receptions through five games, which makes him a viable streaming option in 12-team PPR leagues despite an inconsistent workload. He drew seven targets in the season opener against Tampa Bay, when he finished with five catches for 78 yards, but has seen only 10 targets across the four games since. Tee Higgins (43 targets) and Ja'Marr Chase (38) dominate Cincinnati's passing game, leaving fewer opportunities for Gesicki between the 20s. Rostered in just 14% of leagues, he's a worthwhile short-term pickup for managers needing tight end help, though much of his fantasy production has come from an unusually high touchdown rate.
October 20, 2026 11:37 AM EST
Tanner Hudson, Tanner Hudson Placed on Injured Reserve With Pectoral Injury
The Cincinnati Bengals officially placed tight end Tanner Hudson (pectoral) on Injured Reserve on Monday with a pectoral injury that he suffered in the Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins, according to the team's official website. Hudson will now be forced to miss at least the next four games, starting with Cincy's Week 7 contest this Sunday against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. In four games so far in 2026, Hudson was not on the fantasy football radar with only seven catches (on seven targets) for 33 yards and one touchdown. The 31-year-old veteran's pectoral injury will open up more playing time for Drew Sample behind starting tight end Mike Gesicki moving forward, although Sample should remain on the waiver wire in all leagues. Hudson has never been a high-end pass-catcher at the position, and he has accumulated 99 catches for 906 yards and only five touchdowns in 75 regular-season games played (four starts) in his seven-plus NFL seasons. Hudson is in his fourth year with the Bengals.
October 19, 2026 3:57 PM EST
Samaje Perine, Samaje Perine's Pre-Bye Week Performance Worth Remembering for Week 7 Waivers
Prior to the team's Week 6 bye, Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine had his most productive game in nearly a calendar year, carrying the ball 14 times for 68 yards, while adding two catches and a touchdown. Given the timing of Cincinnati's down week, the veteran is still readily available on many waiver wires and is worthy of consideration with the possibility of an expanded role. Much like he did to begin the 2025 season, Chase Brown has struggled with efficiency, and it was Perine who led the team with a 51.9% running back rush share in Week 5. As a low-cost waiver add, the 31-year-old runner is well worth a pickup and stash to see if his expanded usage extends beyond the bye week.
October 19, 2026 9:13 AM EST
Samaje Perine, Samaje Perine Worth a Look Despite Bengals' Bye
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine is worth waiver-wire consideration ahead of Week 6, despite his team's bye week. Perine put together a productive rushing line (14/68) in Cincinnati's win against the Dolphins last Sunday. In fact, he was more involved in the Bengals' ground attack than backfield mate Chase Brown (13/39), and pushed the latter to below a 70% snap share (60%) for the first time all season. While the role reversal is likely a one-off, Brown has been somewhat underwhelming as a rusher over five weeks. He'll likely keep his stellar role in the passing game, but if the veteran continues to outshine him in efficiency, Perine could carve out a bigger workload. The 31-year-old is a nice deep-league stash through Cincinnati's bye.
October 17, 2026 10:50 PM EST
Chase Brown, Chase Brown's Workload to Shrink in Bengals' Offense?
The Cincinnati Bengals shifted to a higher rate of shotgun, downhill runs in the Week 5 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. The shotgun formation fits backup running back Samaje Perine's skill set better, and his powerful running style resulted in 4.9 yards per carry on 14 attempts. Perine's 57.1% success rate tied for the most of any back in the NFL last weekend. Brown, meanwhile, saw 13 carries for only 39 yards (3.0 yards per attempt) while catching three of his four targets for 21 yards as a receiver. Perine had one more carry than he had in the first four games combined, and he had one more rushing attempt than Brown. There have been 182 runs of at least 14 yards in the NFL so far this year, but the Bengals are the only team without one. "I think we'll continually assess how that touch share between (Perine) and Chase Brown should play out," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said. "Every game's different." Brown will continue to have a major role in Cincy's backfield, but how opponents play the Bengals could determine how the Bengals dictate the usage of Perine versus Brown. He should continue to be a must-start in all fantasy lineups, especially when considering that his 24 catches are the second-most of any RB in the NFL through five weeks.
October 13, 2026 3:19 PM EST
