2024 Cincinnati Bengals Team Outlook
WR Jermaine Burton, --- - Super Sleeper (high risk/potential)
One of the top late-round sleepers, Jermaine Burton moves right into the slot role vacated by Tyler Boyd, who had six consecutive WR3 or better finishes with the Bengals from 2018-2022. Burton is a better athlete than Boyd, boasting 4.45 speed and has inside/outside flexibility. Burton has excellent burst and is a terror against man coverage. That makes him a terrific fit inside in a lineup that already has Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the perimeter. Burton is highly likely to outperform his ADP by at least three rounds, making him one of the top sleepers to target. ADVICE: Must-have late-round sleeper who is walking into a top-40 role right away
TE Mike Gesicki, CIN - Bye Week Fill-in
ADVICE: The Bengals will utilize multiple tight ends but Gesicki looks like the best bet to lead the group in targets
TE Erick All, CIN - Dynasty Only
ADVICE: The Bengals may have found a real sleeper in Michigan TE Erick All, a speedy, downfield playmaker who wins in contested catch situations and has elite yards after catch ability. All is a dark horse to emerge in the second half of 2024.
PK Evan McPherson, CIN - Solid/Safe Pick
The loss of Joe Burrow hurt Cincinnati's offense, but McPherson's numbers were right in-line with the production we saw in his first two seasons. With Burrow back and the addition of Jermaine Burton, the Bengals will contend for top-10 scoring numbers. That keeps McPherson in the conversation as a potential top-10 fantasy kicking option for 2024.
Cincinnati - Not Draft Worthy
Second-round DT Kris Jenkins and third-round DT McKinnley Jackson will help fortify a struggling unit that dropped to 31st in the NFL last season. The Bengals forced 26 turnovers and had a solid 44 sacks, but ranked 26th versus the run and 28th against the pass. Cincy has a long way to go before they can be viewed as a fantasy-relevant stop unit.
