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Andrei Iosivas Andrei Iosivas Shut out in loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 4:40 PM
Iosivas failed to bring in his only target during the Bengals' 24-0 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: This was a hugely disappointing effort considering that the Bengals were playing without Tee Higgins (concussion). The Ravens' pass rush wreaked havoc against quarterback Joe Burrow, and Burrow targeted Ja'Marr Chase nearly every time he dropped back. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Disappointing day in loss to Ravens
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:57 PM
Gesicki had just one catch for 11 yards on three targets in the Bengals' 24-0 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: When Tee Higgins (concussion) missed games last season, Gesicki was frequently a big target for Joe Burrow, but the Ravens locked down on him Sunday. One of Gesicki's targets was a seam ball on fourth down when the Ravens had two defenders on Gesicki, a pass that ended in an incompletion and turnover on downs. |
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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Returns for final series
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:47 PM
Perine (ankle) returned from injury in the Bengals' final offensive series during Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens. He finished the game with 14 carries for 42 yards and one catch for one yard on his only target.
Analysis: Frequently, players with ankle injuries experience a decent amount of swelling subsequent to suffering the injury, so we'll track Perine's status heading into practice next week. Perine and Chase Brown split carries almost evenly Sunday, though Brown was far more involved in the passing game. |
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Chase Brown Chase Brown Grinds out 90 total yards
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:43 PM
Brown had 13 carries for 53 yards and added seven catches for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Brown's day was a good representation of the Bengals' afternoon against the Ravens' defense. His longest play from scrimmage was 10 yards, and his longest reception went for seven yards. Meanwhile, teammate Samaje Perine left with an ankle injury but returned in time for the Bengals' final drive. Brown should carry a heavy workload next week against Miami. |
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Ja'Marr Chase Ja'Marr Chase Big yardage day
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:31 PM
Chase had 10 catches for 132 yards on 16 targets in the Bengals' 24-0 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. No other Bengals pass catcher had more than 37 yards receiving.
Analysis: The big yardage day was bittersweet for Chase, as he didn't connect with Joe Burrow on a couple of key early plays, including one where he was open deep but Burrow checked down short of the sticks on a third-down play. With Tee Higgins (concussion) missing the game, Chase was targeted frequently but also drew the Ravens' constant attention on defense. The elite wideout's outlook for the rest of the season will be heavily dependent on whether the Bengals deem it wise to keep Burrow active now that they've been officially eliminated from postseason contention. |
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Joe Burrow Joe Burrow Struggles in shutout loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:20 PM
Burrow was held to 225 passing yards in Sunday's shutout loss to the Ravens. He connected on 25 passes on 39 attempts, was picked off twice and sacked three times.
Analysis: Time after time, the Bengals moved the ball in the middle of the field, only to stall out when reaching Ravens territory. The final insult was a pick-six thrown by Burrow after they had driven the ball inside the Ravens' 10-yard line. With the loss, the Bengals have been eliminated from the playoffs and have some hard questions to answer for the long run. In the short term, they may even question whether it makes sense to risk Burrow re-injuring his toe in three meaningless season-ending games against Miami, Arizona and Cleveland. |
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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Right ankle injury
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:45 PM
Perine left with a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Ravens. His return is questionable.
Analysis: Perine went down in a heap while trying to convert a third-down run. Prior to the injury, he had 10 carries for 34 yards, along with a catch for one yard. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Won't return to Week 15 game
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:02 PM
Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Baltimore.
Analysis: Jones was injured near the end of the second quarter and was deemed questionable after spending time in the medical tent. He was then ruled out after halftime. Jones didn't get any targets on offense, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and returned one punt for minus-2 yards. It remains to be seen who the Bengals will turn to on punt returns moving forward, but Tahj Brooks figures to take over on kick returns. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Questionable for second half
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 1:37 PM
Fant (ankle) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Fant limped off the field in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup. The 28-year-old had 33 receptions for 283 yards and three touchdowns over his previous 12 games this season. If the seventh-year veteran is unable to return, Tanner Hudson will likely take over as the No. 2 tight end for the remainder of the game. |
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Charlie Jones Charlie Jones Questionable to return
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 1:31 PM
Jones (ankle) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Analysis: Jones exited the game late in the first half of Sunday's Week 15 game against the Ravens. The 27-year-old plays a majority of his snaps on special teams as a returner. If he is unable to play, Mitchell Tinsley and Samaje Perine will likely take over return duties. |
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Mitch Tinsley Mitch Tinsley Aiming for consistency Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:07 PM
Tinsley is focused on making the most of his expanded offensive opportunities with Tee Higgins (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Tinsely was previously targeted nine times versus Baltimore in Week 13, a contest that Higgins also sat out, though he secured just two of those targets for 22 yards. With Higgins back on the field Week 14, Tinsley played just nine of 60 offensive snaps and wasn't targeted once. Opportunity knocks once again for Tinsley in Week 15, however, and he said he's "looking forward to proving" his consistency during Sunday's rematch. Andrei Iosivas also will be in line for increased snaps behind top WR Ja'Marr Chase as long as Higgins remains sidelined. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Ruled out for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:31 AM
Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Higgins (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Ravens, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Though Higgins was able to work in a limited fashion at practice Wednesday and Thursday, the Bengals will play it safe with the wideout, who also sustained a concussion Week 12 against the Patriots and sat out a Thanksgiving matchup against Baltimore. In Higgins' looming absence, added Week 15 snaps alongside top WR Ja'Marr Chase will be available for Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Another limited practice
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 3:23 PM
Higgins (concussion) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Back-to-back limited listings would appear to give Higgins a chance to play Sunday against the Ravens, but he'll need to advance fully through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to approach the contest minus an injury designation. If Higgins ends up sidelined against Baltimore, Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley would be in line to see added Week 15 snaps behind top WR Ja'Marr Chase. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins To be limited Wednesday
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 12:08 PM
Higgins (concussion) will be limited at practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After experiencing concussion-like symptoms Sunday night and Monday morning, Higgins is back in the NFL's concussion protocol. The wideout's looming participation -- albeit in a limited capacity -- in Wednesday's practice is a positive indicator, but given that Higgins sustained a concussion Week 12 against the Patriots and sat out a Thanksgiving matchup with the Ravens, the Bengals figure to proceed cautiously with him ahead of this weekend's contest against Baltimore. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Minimal production against Bills
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 5:17 AM
Fant caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Fant was not a major factor in the Bengals' passing attack Sunday, recording just one grab for the third straight contest. The veteran tight end played 25 of Cincinnati's 60 offensive snaps, behind Drew Sample (27) and tied with Mike Gesicki. It was Gesicki, however, who had the biggest impact of any Bengals tight end, catching all six of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown. With Gesicki operating as the team's top tight end in the passing game, Fant remains very difficult to trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Ravens. |
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Mitch Tinsley Mitch Tinsley Held catchless in loss
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 5:06 AM
Tinsley failed to record a single target in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Tinsley was a complete nonfactor against the Bills, playing just nine of the Bengals' 60 offensive snaps without seeing a target from quarterback Joe Burrow. Heading into a Week 15 matchup against Baltimore, fellow wideout Tee Higgins is in the concussion protocol. If Higgins is forced to miss time, Tinsley would be a likely candidate to see a solid uptick in both snaps and targets. Fantasy managers in need of help at the wide receiver position could consider the Penn State product when the Bengals host the Ravens in Week 15. |
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Andrei Iosivas Andrei Iosivas Records three catches
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 4:56 AM
Iosivas caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Iosivas was unable to get much going with his limited opportunities Sunday, as the veteran wideout played 65 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps against the Bills. Looking ahead to Week 15, however, the third-year wideout could be in line to see added snaps behind No. 1 wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase with Tee Higgins in concussion protocol. If Higgins is sidelined in Week 15, Iosivas would be a candidate to see an uptick in targets in a home matchup against the Ravens. |
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Tee Higgins Tee Higgins Back in concussion protocol
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 2:21 PM
Coach Zac Taylor revealed that Higgins experienced concussion-like symptoms Sunday night and Monday morning, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As a result, Higgins is back in the NFL's concussion protocol, which clouds the wideout's status for the Bengals' Dec. 14 contest against the Ravens. After sustaining a concussion Nov. 23, Higgins was inactive for Cincinnati's Thanksgiving Day contest against Baltimore. He then gained clearance to play in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills, en route to logging a 73 percent snap share and catching six of his 11 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns. If Higgins ends up sidelined this weekend, Andrei Iosivas and Mitchell Tinsley would be in line to see added Week 15 snaps behind top WR Ja'Marr Chase. |
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Samaje Perine Samaje Perine Paces team in rushing yards Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 9:27 PM
Perine rushed six times for 31 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's Week 14 loss to Buffalo. He also returned two kickoffs for 49 yards.
Analysis: As usual, Chase Brown worked as Cincinnati's clear lead back, but he managed just 23 yards on 12 carries (albeit with a touchdown on the ground and another through the air). Perine was much more efficient with 31 yards on just six carries, though he didn't get into the end zone. Perine has posted a hearty 5.2 YPC on the campaign; however, he's averaged a modest 24.4 rush yards per contest as Brown's backup, so he isn't likely to have much fantasy value unless Brown were to miss time. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Stellar production in narrow loss
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 6:13 PM
Gesicki brought in all six targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Gesicki finished tied with Tee Higgins for the team lead in receptions and as the runner-up to his teammate in receiving yards, and both figures were also new season highs. The veteran tight end also scored his first touchdown of the campaign on a 12-yard grab with just under nine minutes remaining. Gesicki has proven to have good chemistry with Joe Burrow, so he'll remain a viable option at a tricky fantasy position in a Week 15 home rematch with the Ravens next Sunday. |
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