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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 2, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | 1.04 | 6 |
| 2 | Chase Brown | RB | CIN | 2.01 | 6 |
| 3 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN | 3.12 | 6 |
| 4 | Joe Burrow | QB | CIN | 5.08 | 6 |
| 5 | Samaje Perine | RB | CIN | 12.05 | 6 |
| 6 | Evan McPherson | PK | CIN | 14.09 | 6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati Defense | DEF | CIN | 15.06 | 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.
Chase Brown
Chase Brown's current ADP is 2.01, which is the 1st pick of the 2nd round, and 13th selection overall.
Tee Higgins
Tee Higgins's current ADP is 3.12, which is the 12th pick of the 3rd round, and 35th selection overall.
Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow's current ADP is 5.08, which is the 8th pick of the 5th round, and 55th selection overall.
Samaje Perine
Samaje Perine's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Evan McPherson
Evan McPherson's current ADP is 14.09, which is the 9th pick of the 14th round, and 165th selection overall.
Cincinnati Defense
Cincinnati Defense's current ADP is 15.06, which is the 6th pick of the 15th round, and 174th 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
Chase Brown, Chase Brown Expanding His Role, a Bonafide RB1 For Fantasy Football
Cincinnati Bengals 26-year-old running back Chase Brown finished the 2025 season as the RB8 and rushed for 1,019 yards (4.39 YPC) and six touchdowns, along with 88 targets, 69 receptions, 437 receiving yards, and five touchdowns through the air. Reports from camp have been glowing, as head coach Zac Taylor has put Brown at the center of unique offensive schemes, moving him out wide, in the slot, and utilizing him in pre-snap motion. Additionally, camp reports highlight that Brown is looking explosive and has been making big plays throughout training camp. There's no question that Brown is going early in drafts this season; however, the added context of his versatility in the passing game only raises his ceiling, and with quarterback Joe Burrow healthy, Brown has the upside to finish as a top-10 running back for a second straight season. RotoBaller ranks Brown as the RB9 heading into drafts, and he is in line for another massive season in a potent offense.
September 1, 2026 6:36 PM EST
Tee Higgins, Tee Higgins Dealing With Minor Heel Contusion
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (heel) is dealing with a heel contusion that is not considered a major concern for the Week 1 regular-season opener, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Top Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase is also being eased back into practices after suffering a left-knee injury in training camp practice last week, but as long as there are no setbacks, both Higgins and Chase are expected to be ready to roll on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite Chase drawing a massive target share as one of the top overall receivers in football, the 27-year-old Higgins gets his, too, in a pass-happy Bengals offense. The former second-rounder in 2020 from Clemson has not had a 1,000-yard receiving season since 2022, but he has racked up 21 touchdown catches in the last two years and went for 846 yards in just 15 games in 2025 in his sixth year in the league. As long as both Higgins and quarterback Joe Burrow stay healthy, Higgins will be a high-end WR2, at the very least, in an explosive pass-first offense in Cincy.
September 1, 2026 10:36 AM EST
Ja'Marr Chase, Ja'Marr Chase to Be Limited This Week, No Real Concerns
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (knee) will be limited throughout this week in practice, but he "feels good about where he is," according to Jeremy Rauch of FOX 19 Cincinnati. The fantasy football community had a scare last week when Chase injured his left knee in training camp last Tuesday after landing awkwardly. The 26-year-old suffered a minor hyperextension of his knee, and the Bengals are being cautious with him as the 2026 regular season quickly approaching. As long as Chase does not suffer a setback with his knee in practice this week and next week, he should be good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13. There is no reason for fantasy managers not to take him as the first receiver off the board in fantasy football drafts. The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro had a down year in 2025 and still had 125 catches, 1,412 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns on a league-high 185 targets across 16 starts.
September 1, 2026 10:11 AM EST
Tee Higgins, Tee Higgins Looks Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has quietly had the kind of August fantasy managers wanted to see. He caught 59 passes for 846 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns last season, even with Joe Burrow limited to eight games, and that scoring connection has carried into camp. Burrow ended an Aug. 9 practice with a touchdown to Higgins, who boxed out DJ Ivey in the end zone. Eleven days later, Higgins caught all five passes thrown his way during a joint practice with Chicago, including another red-zone score. There is still no getting around Ja'Marr Chase, who commanded 185 targets last season, and durability remains the obvious concern after Higgins has completed only one 17-game season in his career. Still, the role has looked exactly as advertised this summer. RotoBaller has Higgins at WR16 after a WR15 finish in 2025, and he enters Week 1 looking like one of the stronger high-end WR2 bets on the board.
August 31, 2026 11:15 AM EST
Dohnte Meyers, Dohnte Meyers Makes Bengals' Initial 53-Man Roster
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers has made the team's initial 53-man roster, according to Charlie Clifford. Meyers came over from the CFL in January and kept making plays throughout his first NFL summer. He led Cincinnati with 11 catches for 121 yards in the preseason, including three grabs for 51 yards on the opening drive Friday against Philadelphia. That was his only series of the night. Meyers also got first-team work while Ja'Marr Chase was sidelined earlier in the week. The 26-year-old earned his NFL opportunity after catching 65 passes for 1,056 yards and eight touchdowns for Saskatchewan last season and helping the Roughriders win the Grey Cup. Meyers is buried behind an established group led by Chase and Tee Higgins, so there isn't an obvious path to fantasy value right away. Still, his work on offense and in the return game was enough to turn a January futures signing into a spot on Cincinnati's 53.
August 30, 2026 9:17 AM EST
