Paul Dehner Jr. reports that Bengals WR Tee Higgins is day-to-day with his adductor injury and could play Sunday vs. the Dolphins. This has to be viewed as good news, as it means even if he misses this week, with the Bengals having a Week 6 bye, he’d likely miss no more than one game.
With Ja’Marr Chase in concussion protocol and other Bengals WR’s dealing with injuries, Dohnte Meyers and Mitchell Tinsley are the only two healthy WR’s on the active roster right now. Fantasy football managers will need to keep an eye on practice reports as the week goes on to see if Higgins will be able to go. Meyers could be worth adding for at least a week, coming off of a strong game with 7 catches and 82 yards.
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Jaron May reports that Ja’Marr Chase is in concussion protocol after leaving Week 4’s game in the 2nd quarter with a concussion. Chase will need to clear the league’s concussion protocol before he can return to the lineup.
With Tee Higgins also injured in the game, Andrei Iosivas on IR, and Colbie Young dealing with a knee injury, it could be feel-good-story Dohnte Meyers (7 catches on 9 targets for 82 yards in Week 4) leading the WR room in Week 5 vs. the Dolphins along with Mitchell Tinsley. Mike Gesicki would also see an uptick in targets. Fantasy football managers will need to keep an eye on how Chase progresses through the concussion protocol this week leading up to Sunday.
Bengals superstar QB Joe Burrow is officially active today and will get the start vs. the Texans, despite the Questionable tag. Burrow did say he’d be out there playing if he wasn’t having surgery, so it seemed like he would play but now it is confirmed. Burrow ranked No. 5 in True Passer Rating last season and remains one of the games true elite Quarterbacks.
Despite facing the Texans defense, fantasy football managers can start your normal Bengals with confidence as the Texans did allow 36 points in Week 1 vs. the Bills. Granted, the Bills have a great offense, but there is no shortage of weapons on the Bengals either.
Petraglia reported that while Joe Burrow was limited for a second straight day, he did much more during the media observation period of practice. Burrow himself said “If I’m not getting surgery, I’ll be out there.” when asked about his status Sunday due to the back tightness bothering him.
Burrow can be expected to play against the Texans on Sunday. While the Texans have a tough defense, they did allow 36 points to the Bills last week – so you shouldn’t fade Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins or Chase Brown despite the matchup. Fantasy football manager’s should keep an eye on Burrow’s practice participation tomorrow to see if there are any setbacks. Joe Flacco would get the start in the unlikely event Burrow is unable to play.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase led the Cincinnati Bengals in receiving with seven catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-14 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Chase now has 117 receptions for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns.
Running back Chase Brown delivered on the ground, putting up 101 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Brown has paced the Cincinnati backfield all season carrying 219 times for 947 yards and six touchdowns.
Despite missing Joe Burrow for a good part of the season, Chase and Brown have delivered on their draft status for fantasy managers and will be quality fantasy assets in 2026.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase led the way for the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night as they hung 32 points on the Baltimore Ravens in their victory. Burrow threw for over 250 yards and Chase cleared the century mark in receiving yards.
While Chase didn’t find the endzone he did have 110 receiving yards on seven receptions. Burrow threw two touchdown passes, one to Andrei Iosivas and another to Tanner Hudson, and running back Chase Brown matched Chase with seven catches.
The Bengals season is circling the drain but with Burrow back under center this offense is among the best in the league and their playmakers such as Chase and Brown, along with Tee Higgins when healthy, should be started in fantasy lineups with confidence.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
