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Cincinnati Bengals Preview: 2016 Fantasy Football Report

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Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) runs as guard Clint Boling (65) blocks in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) runs as guard Clint Boling (65) blocks in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) scrambles with the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) scrambles with the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Bengals fans deserve a report on the team’s Fantasy Football impact and a Bengals Fantasy Football Report is exactly what they will get.

This edition will look at each position and what to expect if you draft any Bengals players on your team.  Much like Football itself, Fantasy Football comes down to match-ups, injuries, and opportunity.  Now that the Bengals have shaped and cut their team into regular season form, we can get an idea of what to expect in 2016.

The Red Rocket: Fantasy Football Hero

Andy Dalton has all the tangible talent, intangible leadership and overall skill-set to lead his team (and your Fantasy Football team) to victory. Up until last year, Dalton had played in all 16 games in each season.

When taking a QB for a Fantasy Football team, consistency is very important.  If that player tends to miss games (Tony Romo or Sam Bradford) making a lineup that will score enough points becomes difficult.  With that said, Dalton’s consistency in playing games and putting up stats makes him a great value choice in the mid-to-late rounds in Fantasy Drafts.

"Dalton has all the tangible talent, intangible leadership and overall skill-set to lead his team (and your Fantasy Football team) to victory."

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In his first four seasons, Dalton’s QBR never got above the 56.8 earned in 2013. However, last year in 13 games the red-headed gunslinger rocketed his QBR up to 73.1 before being injured. This jump provides more proof of consistency for Dalton and should bring comfort to anyone drafting him for their team.

In most cases, Dalton should be taken anywhere after Round 9 and if you play your cards right, he may even be available as late as rounds 16-20. Losing Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu was devastating. Relying on new receivers (and an injured group of TE’s) causes many experts to shy away from Dalton.  In any case, if Dalton is drafted as a starter anywhere later than Round 9 he should have plenty weapons and talent surrounding him to lead your team (and his) to victory.

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