Cincinnati Bengals Roster
- AFC North
- Stadium
- Paul Brown Stadium
- Head Coach
- Zac Taylor
- Offensive Coordinator
- Brian Callahan
- Defensive Coordinator
- Lou Anarumo
- Special Teams Coach
- Darrin Simmons
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
The Cincinnati Bengals returned running back Samaje Perine to the active roster on Thursday from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Perine missed the team's Week 6 win over the Detroit Lions, but he should return to a backup role behind starter Joe Mixon this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. With Perine inactive last weekend, rookie Chris Evans saw four carries for 18 yards and caught all three of his season-high three targets for 49 yards and a touchdown. Evans should return to the No. 3 role with Perine back and also while nursing a hamstring injury this week. Perine doesn't have any standalone fantasy value behind Mixon.
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had another perfect outing during the win over Detroit on Sunday. The rookie nailed both of his field goals while also connecting on all four of his extra-point attempts. He has now been successful on all 17 of his XP tries on the year, and besides missing both field goals during the overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, the 22-year-old has been lights out during the 2021-22 campaign. At this rate, fantasy managers in all formats needing a reliable kicker shouldn't look any further.
Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah finished with three catches for 15 yards during the win over the Lions on Sunday. However, one of those grabs resulted in a trip to the end zone, and he managed to salvage what would have been a disappointing afternoon because of it. The 28-year-old continues to build a solid rapport with signal-caller Joe Burrow, and he now was three touchdowns in as many games to show for it. As a result, he should remain in the back pockets of fantasy managers, especially those in deeper formats looking to fill a void for one reason or another.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd finished with only one catch for seven yards during the win over the Lions on Sunday. Although the decisive lead didn't help the veteran remain involved, his lack of statistical output in Week 6 only adds to what has been a disappointing season. He has only one game during the 2021-22 campaign with over 100 yards, and his single trip to the end zone is also concerning. Nonetheless, Boyd should have some more efficient outings up his sleeve moving forward. However, until he turns things around for his fantasy managers, it's best if he remains on the bench for the time being.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins finished with only three catches for 44 yards during the win over the Lions. The sophomore wideout played second fiddle once again to Ja'Marr Chase, who finished with four catches for 97 yards. Higgins missed a few weeks because of a shoulder injury. However, after scoring two touchdowns before going down with the ailment, he hasn't looked the same since his return. He will likely bounce out of his funk at some point moving forward, although he remains a risky option in 8-10 team formats, at least until he demonstrates that he can turn things around.