There's not much to know or question when it comes to the fantasy impact of the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals. Assuming health, this is 100 percent an offense people are going to be fighting to get a piece of.
You could realistically have the QB1 in all of fantasy, in Joe Burrow, the WR1 in Ja'Marr Chase, and even a low-end RB1 in Chase Brown. Tee Higgins is also a locked-and-loaded WR2.
Throughout training camp, we may see some news and occasional shifts that impact the fantasy world, though. Consider this to be your end-all, be-all stop for precisely that: everything fantasy-related in Cincinnati.
Note: This story will be updated regularly throughout the Cincinnati Bengals' training camp and preseason.
Latest Fantasy Football updates for the Bengals: News, injuries and position battles
 Colbie Young and Andrei Iosivas are in battle for WR3 -- 8/9
The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. reported that Young has made at least one outstanding catch during camp; meanwhile, Iosivas has struggled with drops that have limited him. Preseason will help this race shape out, but neither player has true flex value without Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins missing time.
Chase Brown's role within the offense is expanding -- 8/5
Per The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr., running back Chase Brown is being moved all over the field, showcasing the confidence the staff has in him.
"Brown lines up in the slot and runs a slant one play, then takes a jet sweep the next. He’s part of 20 personnel with two running backs, motions into the backfield, behind a fullback, and almost any other spot imaginable," Dehner Jr. wrote. It appears 2026 will be a big year for Brown.
Ja'Marr Chase remains focal point in pass game -- 8/3
Coaches are still finding ways to get Chase involved, moving him all around the formation. The goal is to create favorable matchups and that's exciting for fantasy managers looking to add Chase to their squad.
Joe Burrow uncharacteristic in latest practice -- 8/3
Chalk this up on the list of things that do not matter at all, but Burrow had a bad practice. It's as simple as that.
Andre Iosivas keeps the positives flowing -- 8/1
"He's playing with confidence, and he's playing fast. He looks really fast," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said. "He's been fast, but he's playing really fast. Taking advantage of the opportunities that come his way. Even plays he hasn't been targeted, he's had some really good releases where he separated from bump man."
Bengals' senior writer Geoff Hobson tabs Andrei Iosivas 'Player of the Day' -- 7/30
It was Iosivas who stood out amongst a star-studded Bengals squad. His speed and ability to run a diverse route tree have been on display, and he's seemingly gaining confidence from offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher's vantage.
We never, ever want to speak injuries into existence. However, should Tee Higgins (or Ja'Marr Chase) miss any time, as he has in recent years, then Iosivas instantly becomes relevant. The Bengals found their new version of Tyler Boyd: a solid plug-and-play WR3.
Erick All Jr. earns Joe Burrow's praise -- 7/30
Burrow said that All "looks fit, fast, [and] explosive" and will "play a big role" for Cincinnati this season, via The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr.
Look out for All. The third-year pro and Iowa product has had a string of bad injury luck, but as we know, Hawkeye tight ends are typically excellent pros. He was trending that direction before he missed all of 2025, and if healthy, may overtake Mike Gesicki for the Bengals' TE1 spot fairly easily.
Chase Brown a "close second" to Ja'Marr Chase in Joe Burrow's eyes -- 7/29
"A close second is Chase Brown," Burrow told Bengals beat reporter Mike Petraglia on the significance of players in this offense, with No. 1 being wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Chase Brown was quietly the RB8 in point-per-reception (PPR) formats last season. He should continue to be a value, considering he's currently being drafted as the RB10 in full PPR and the RB15 in half-PPR formats.
(Not Joe Burrow) and other fantasy-relevant Bengals injury news
Last season was yet another one where fantasy managers had to deal with Burrow missing a big chunk of time. But, he is healthy. Of course, he made his return late last year and now, the toe injury is even further behind him.
Should Burrow stay healthy all year, a 4,500-yard, 40-touchdown season is perfectly realistic.
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