2025 Cincinnati Bengals Fantasy Preview
Cincinnati Bengals No team embodies the Tecmo Bowl spirit of ‘all offense, no defense, no punting’ mentality quite like the Cincinnati Bengals. By signing QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja’Marr Chase, and WR Tee Higgins to expensive long-term deals, the Bengals should field a potent offense for years to come, with little salary cap space to fortify a defense that ranked 25th in 2024. That makes Bengals players highly desirable fantasy targets. Burrow led the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. He finished as fantasy’s QB2 after missing seven games in 2023. Playing behind a suspect offensive line, Burrow engineered an offense that ranked 6th in scoring (27.8), 8th in yards per play (5.8), and 10th in EPA per play (0.07). Burrow/Chase stacks won countless fantasy titles last season and will be one of the most sought-after stacks again in 2025. Defacto GM Duke Tobin evenly split Cincinnati’s six 2025 NFL Draft picks on defense and offense, targeting the trenches. Tobin did not address the RB position until he selected Tahj Brooks in the 6th round, cementing Chase Brown as a legitimate RB1 target. Brown produced 1,350 scrimmage yards and 11 scores despite not starting until Week 4. Brown scored 13-plus fantasy points in 12 of his 13 starts and will see plenty of touches in his third season. Ja’Marr Chase was fantasy football’s No. 1 wideout who commanded a league-high 175 targets. Those ample looks resulted in Chase pulling the receiving Triple Crown. Duplicating last year’s production will be difficult, but Chase warrants 1.01 attention in all leagues. Now locked into Cincinnati for four years, Tee Higgins ranked 5th with 18.7 PPR points per game, giving the Bengals the top duo in football. Higgins missed five games with hamstring and quad injuries but scored 12-plus fantasy points in nine of the 10 full games he played. Andrei Iosivas returns as the WR3 after the Bengals ignored the position in free agency and the draft. Iosivas will need to improve his consistency, but he is worth late-round consideration in deeper leagues. And just because the QB and wideouts got extensions didn’t exempt the tight ends. Mike Gesicki re-signed for three years and returns to lead Cincinnati’s TE rotation. Gesicki finished just outside TE1 range last season and ranked 12th with 83 targets. He’s a solid TE2 fantasy option but will continue to split playing time with Drew Sample and Erick All, who missed most of his rookie campaign. The Bengals should once again be able to score and surrender plenty of points. That makes targeting Cincinnati skill position players a solid investment on draft day. Fantasy Grade: A QB Burrow, Joe, CIN [QB1] Joe Burrow delivered a stellar 2024 fantasy season, leading the NFL in passing yards (4,918), touchdowns (43), and completions (460), while maintaining a 70.6 percent completion rate. He averaged 22-plus fantasy points per game, ranking as the QB3 overall. Burrow’s advanced metrics underscore his elite performance: he topped the league in pass attempts (652), red zone throws (126), and air yards (4,609). His 6.6 percent touchdown rate and 1.7 percent turnover-worthy play rate highlight his efficiency and decision-making. Paired with an elite supporting cast and a defense that will lead to fantasy-friendly game scripts, Burrow remains a top fantasy option in an expanding QB class. ADVICE: Still elite, but likely to be overdrafted. RB Brown, Chase, CIN [RB1] Chase Brown was one of last year’s biggest breakouts. After Zack Moss went down with a Week 8 neck injury, Brown became Cincinnati’s feature back. Starting in Week 9, Brown averaged 23.6 touches, 116.2 scrimmage yards, and housed six touchdowns. Moss is slated to return in a backup role, and the Bengals reunited with Samaje Perine, but Brown is expected to have a prominent role as the team’s three-down starter. Brown will see favorable game scripts in a Cincinnati offense projected to be among the highest-scoring NFL offenses. ADVICE: Finished as the RB10 last season and is poised to have a more prominent role in 2025. RB Moss, Zack, CIN [RB2] Moss opened the season as Cincinnati’s lead back, scoring 12-plus PPR points in three of the club’s first four games. But Moss’s lack of explosive plays resulted in him losing snaps to Chase Brown before a neck injury ended Moss’s season after Week 8. Now, Moss is clearly behind Brown on the depth chart. But the Bengals may hesitate to keep giving Brown over 23 touches per game, freeing up Moss to see early-down work. Even if Brown remains the bellcow, Moss is one of the top handcuffs to target in a Bengals’ offense that averaged 27.8 points per game last season. ADVICE: Handcuff to Chase Brown, who could factor in as a short-yardage option. WR Chase, Ja’Marr, CIN [WR1] Fresh off a historic Triple Crown season, Chase remains the premier fantasy wideout. With Joe Burrow healthy and Tee Higgins re-signed, defenses can’t focus solely on him. The Bengals had one of the most explosive passing games in the league, and they made no changes to the staff or players involved in the passing game. Expect elite volume, red-zone dominance, and explosive plays. He’s the consensus WR1 and a strong candidate for the No. 1 overall pick in PPR formats. ADVICE: Elite WR1 with league-winning upside—worthy of the top overall pick. WR Higgins, Tee, CIN [WR2] Tee Higgins quietly delivered an elite 2024 season when on the field, finishing sixth among wide receivers in fantasy points per game (18.5) despite missing five contests due to injury. He set career highs in touchdowns (10) and was a top-20 fantasy scorer in seven of his 12 games. Cincinnati once again leaned heavily on the pass, especially near the goal line, where Higgins thrived—his eight end-zone targets from inside the 3-yard line ranked second in the league, producing four scores. The Bengals return the same offensive core, and Higgins remains locked in as a starting outside receiver opposite Ja’Marr Chase. His touchdown upside and target share remain strong as
Dynasty Fantasy Football | 3 Underrated Running Backs
Dynasty Fantasy Football: Chase Brown Leads Trio of RB Values As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, pinpointing running backs overlooked in early ADP rankings could be the key to fantasy football glory. Post-free agency, the excitement is palpable in Dynasty Leagues at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC). Now is the perfect time to join the fun with Dynasty Fantasy Football! Before your dynasty fantasy football draft kicks off, here are three running backs ranked outside the top 30 in ADP, emerging as prime value picks for 2025. This feature is courtesy of Frank Taddeo. Chase Brown (RB) Cincinnati Bengals Brown burst onto the scene last year, securing the RB10 spot in PPR leagues. When veteran Zack Moss landed on IR with a season-ending neck injury, Brown excelled as the primary back. He ranked as the overall RB6 from Week 8 to Week 18, averaging 19.6 fantasy points per game. In only his second NFL season, the ex-Illinois star dazzled with his versatility, rushing for 990 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 54 passes for 360 yards and four additional scores. Playing alongside Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, Brown’s 2025 potential skyrockets as defenses can’t focus solely on stopping the run against Cincinnati’s dynamic passing game. Comparable to elite backs like Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs, Brown’s current RB2 valuation makes him a steal in both Dynasty and Redraft formats. He’s a prime mid-round target in early 2025 rankings, with the potential to deliver RB1 numbers. Jaylen Warren (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers With Najee Harris now a Charger, Warren currently reigns atop the Steelers’ depth chart ahead of the NFL Draft. In 2024, Warren ended as RB39, averaging 8.3 PPR points per game. Yet, a closer look shows he was RB23 from Week 11 to Week 18, hinting at his ability to post double-digit points with more opportunities. Sporting an ADP of RB28, this dual-threat talent shapes up as a solid RB2/Flex option with increased touches. Fantasy managers should monitor the Steelers’ draft moves closely—if they snag a top running back prospect, Warren’s ceiling could dip in Arthur Smith’s run-centric system, pushing his draft stock from mid-rounds (Rounds 6-7) to later rounds (Rounds 10+). Bucky Irving (RB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Irving, finishing as RB13 in his rookie year, proved a fantasy steal for those who nabbed him with late-round picks. The former Oregon star racked up 1,122 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, plus 47 catches for 392 yards, averaging 14.4 PPR points per game. Even with a carry split alongside Rachaad White (207 to 144), Irving shone brightest late in the fantasy season, ranking as RB6 from Week 12 to Week 18 with an 18.3-point average. Per Caleb Skinner of OnSI Tampa Bay, a potential trade of White could vault Irving into the top-5 fantasy running backs. That is despite Sean Tucker lurking on the depth chart. His dual-threat prowess makes him a dynasty league gem and a strong redraft target at his current RB10 ADP. The 2025 NFL season is underway, but it’s not too late to access the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial fantasy questions and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2024 Preseason Pro: Kimra Schleicher
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