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Next GameNext Game	09/08/2024 1:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	NE New England Patriots
Standing (Division)Division Rank	2nd AFC North
WinsWins	0
LossesLosses	0
DrawsDraws	0
PPGPoints per Game	0
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	0
Head CoachHead Coach	Zac Taylor

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Ja'Marr Chase

CIN Wide Receiver #1

Ja’Marr Chase has been listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Patriots on Sunday.

Chase gets the questionable tag while Tee Higgins (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. It’s worth noting that the 6-foot wideout was a full participant in practice. Chase called himself a “game-time” decision for the opener after his hold-in while confirming he will play out the season even without a new contract, and the questionable designation confirms that 50/50 proposition. Even if Chase goes, his snap count is likely to be (comparatively) limited against New England, but his talent could allow for a big day even if that’s the case. There’s just a lot of risk that comes with the potential reward.
Tee Higgins

CIN Wide Receiver #5

Tee Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful for Week 1 against the Patriots.

It’s incredibly rare for players to suit up after getting hit with the doubtful tag, so fantasy managers should move forward as if Higgins won’t be active on Sunday. Ja’Marr Chase is questionable after missing much of the offseason program while holding out for a new contract. Even if Chase plays, it’s hard to know how much he will be on the feel given his lack of practice reps. Andrei Iosivas was already locked in as the No. 3 receiver and will now play an even larger role in the offense. Trenton Irwin and Charlie Jones will also see some reps while rookie Jermaine Burton appears to be buried on the depth.
Ja'Marr Chase

CIN Wide Receiver #1

Ja’Marr Chase said he believes a new deal with the Bengals is within reach.

Chase spoke to the media on Friday for the first time this week, calling himself a “game-time” decision for Week 1 while also acknowledging he would play out the season even without a new contract. He also added that the Bengals told him earlier this offseason that he would receive a new contract. It was a notable press conference for the star receiver, whose camp holdout rivaled Brandon Aiyuk’s as the most notable of the offseason. If Chase does play in Week 1 against the Patriots, there’s a chance he will be on a snap count. Despite that risk, fantasy managers should start him if active, but temper expectations.
Tee Higgins

CIN Wide Receiver #5

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said, “We’ll see,” when asked about Tee Higgins’ (hamstring) Week 1 availability against the Patriots.

Taylor said the same thing about Ja’Marr Chase, but Higgins’ situation is far more concerning. The veteran receiver was added to the injury report yesterday and was a surprise DNP on Friday despite saying he felt “amazing” less than 24 hours ago. It’s possible the Bengals are just managing Higgins’ workload a day after suffering the injury. He’ll likely carry a questionable tag heading into Sunday and be a game-time decision leading up to inactives being announced.
Ja'Marr Chase

CIN Wide Receiver #1

Bengals HC Zac Taylor said, “We’ll see,” when asked about the possibility of Ja’Marr Chase playing in Week 1 against the Patriots.

It’s about what we’d expect to hear from Taylor, who hasn’t had much to say regarding Chase, his holdout, or his Week 1 availability. Chase logged a full week of practice after holding out during the offseason and training camp. Given Tee Higgins’ (hamstring) status, we would expect Chase to be on the field in some capacity, but while speaking with the media on Friday, he said he could be “limited.” The good news is that Chase has said he will play without a new deal, meaning fantasy managers shouldn’t have anything to worry about over the season.
Tee Higgins

CIN Wide Receiver #5

Tee Higgins (hamstring) was not spotted at Friday’s practice.

After popping up as limited on Thursday’s injury report, Higgins was not spotted at practice on Friday. Head coach Zac Taylor will undoubtedly face questions about this after practice, but it’s a surprising development for a player who said, “I feel amazing,” when asked about yesterday’s limited session. If he’s unable to go, Ja’Marr Chase could be in line for a busy afternoon — assuming he plays a full assortment of snaps. Should Higgins miss Week 1, the receiver to watch is Andrei Iosivas, who won the starting slot role in camp.
Ja'Marr Chase

CIN Wide Receiver #1

Ja’Marr Chase was spotted at Bengals practice on Friday.

Chase has practiced for three straight days and will presumably play on Sunday. While we are still awaiting official word on his availability, the star receiver appears ready to take the field after missing all of training camp and the preseason while holding out for a new contract. If Chase does play, the risk of a potential snap limit still looms. Head coach Zac Taylor hasn’t given us much to go on regarding his plans for Chase, so we’ll see if we get more clarity after Friday’s practice.
Tee Higgins

CIN Wide Receiver #5

Tee Higgins (hamstring) was limited in Thursday’s practice.

After being a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, Higgins was limited with a hamstring injury on Thursday. When asked about his injury after practice, Higgins said, “I feel amazing,” so we’ll assume this is something that’s of little to no concern regarding his Week 1 availability. Higgins will be a high-end WR2 on Sunday when the Bengals take on the Patriots.
Ja'Marr Chase

CIN Wide Receiver #1

Ja’Marr Chase practiced again on Thursday.

This makes two straight days that Chase has taken to the practice field without a new contract. The Bengals’ star receiver pushed his holdout to the brink but appears ready to play even without a new contract in place. Whether or not Chase plays, and how much he plays if active remains to be seen, but it’d be surprising if the Bengals sidelined him for Week 1 against the Patriots if he logs a full week of practice — which he’s on track to do. If he is active and plays a full assortment of snaps, Chase would be locked in as a top-12 fantasy receiver. However, any kind of a snap count could limit him to more of a WR2 in the season opener. There’s still a lot we are waiting to learn here.
Joe Burrow

CIN Quarterback #9

Joe Burrow (wrist) is practicing in full for Week 1 against the Patriots.

Burrow’s 2023 was infamously cut short by the wrist injury he suffered in Week 11. The full practice confirms the fact that Burrow is good to go for the start of the season. He could be listed as full or even limited early in the year as the staff limits his reps, but all reports from camp suggested Burrow is as sharp as ever. With superstar receiver Ja’Marr Chase back at practice, fantasy managers can continue to treat Burrow as a mid-range QB1.

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