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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Colbie Young
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Colbie Young
PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Caught a touchdown pass in preseason Week 2 against the Bears, demonstrating offensive involvement and red zone opportunity in exhibition play.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Young caught a touchdown pass in preseason Week 2 against the Bears and is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of six wide receivers, ahead of veteran Charlie Jones; the source states 'I cannot, however, justify keeping Jones on if it means that Meyers, Tinsley, or Young get cut.'PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Wide receiver Colbie Young made an impact in the Bengals' preseason win over Chicago with a touchdown reception. He connected with Josh Johnson for a 17-yard touchdown, contributing to Cincinnati's strong offensive performance and bolstering his case for a roster spot.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals fourth-round pick Colbie Young continues to push for playing time after an impressive camp and first preseason game. In preseason game two, Young led the Bengals with three receptions, 48 yards, and the team's first touchdown of the night. The source notes Young has been a standout performer with contested catches, smooth route running, and elite size and speed for an outside wide receiver; on his touchdown, he beat his man off the line with speed and consistently showcases excellent speed for a 6'5" player. Despite initial off-field concerns, Young has done nothing but impress on the field for the Bengals.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Young may have sealed one of two remaining WR5/WR6 roster spots competing against Meyers and Tinsley. He beat his man deep down the right sideline and caught a touchdown pass from Josh Johnson in the end zone late in the second quarter, finishing with three receptions for 48 yards (team-leading) and one touchdown in the preseason game against the Bears.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
Wide receiver whose roster spot is secure; the key question is snap share against Andrei Iosivas. The source notes Young received snaps during the two series Joe Burrow played in the preseason game, which was "very telling." Young possesses strong hands, runs crisp routes, and has great vertical timing for contested catches. In his preseason appearance, he had 2 receptions for 28 yards on one drive after an initial drop. The source projects Young will be given opportunities to earn more snaps as the season progresses, suggesting the Bengals "might have got them one here."NegativeDepth ChartAug 20, 2026
Colbie Young could continue to push Andrei Iosivas for playing time, indicating a depth chart competition for receiving snaps in the Bengals' offense.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Young, a fourth-round draft pick in 2025, had two catches for 28 yards against Detroit and continues to show the type of size and physicality that could make him difficult to leave off the roster. As a fourth-round draft pick, he's already likely to make the 53-man roster, leaving just one spot between Mitchell Tinsley and Dohnte Meyers to earn among the remaining receiver positions. Young's draft capital and physical tools position him favorably in the receiver room competition.PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Wide receiver Colbie Young led the Bengals in receiving yards in the first preseason game and has been the talk of training camp, demonstrating early standout performance as a rookie pushing for roster and depth chart advancement.PositiveBreakoutAug 18, 2026
Fourth-round rookie has made a strong impression in camp and preseason; recorded 2 receptions for 28 yards vs. Detroit with a contested catch opportunity knocked away; his size, strength in hands, and ability to win contested situations are standout traits positioning him to compete for snaps at the third receiver position.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a bubble player fighting for one of the last two roster spots at wide receiver; the source notes that Meyers, Tinsley, and Young are competing for these final positions.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Fourth-round wide receiver Colbie Young has impressed in camp and caught two passes for 28 yards against Detroit in the preseason game, demonstrating early receiving production and camp performance.PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026
Young demonstrated advanced offensive understanding and timing chemistry with Burrow in training camp, stating 'As soon as I get out of my break, the ball is there' and crediting their 'timing route' trust. The source notes Young 'sounds like he understands the multiple levels of the offense and defense beyond what a normal receiver might,' and this understanding 'shows up in just how often we have seen him makes plays time and time again so far in training camp,' suggesting emerging fantasy relevance.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Rookie receiver capitalized on starting reps with Joe Burrow while Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins rested; made an impressive back-shoulder catch against fellow rookie Tacario Davis, demonstrating the ability to adjust to perfectly placed throws from the starting quarterback.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Colbie Young scored a touchdown in red zone drills, with the pass coming from Joe Flacco and the second-string offense. Young continues to make plays in practice.PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Colbie Young is an impressive young wide receiver who adds excellent depth to the Bengals' receiving corps behind the top three options.PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026
Young's preseason debut provided another reason for optimism surrounding one of the Bengals' most intriguing young offensive players. The fourth-round rookie has been one of the biggest stories of Cincinnati's training camp, repeatedly making difficult catches and showing off the size that makes him such an intriguing option in the passing game. The preseason opener demonstrated that his impressive work at practice can translate to game action.PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026
Fourth-round rookie WR has been the standout of Cincinnati's training camp, making huge plays and looking like the dynamic third wide receiver the offense has desperately needed; positioned as a threat to steal snaps from Andrei Iosivas.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Fourth-round rookie wide receiver has already earned the trust of QB Joe Burrow despite joining a team with an elite receiver tandem; Young attributes this early rapport to mastering the playbook, saying "the plays just started coming after that." At 6-foot-3, he emphasizes his size advantage on contested catches, noting "those 50-50 balls that might be contested balls to other people really is pretty easy for me," positioning himself as a red-zone and high-point threat in the Bengals offense.PositiveBreakoutAug 12, 2026
Georgia rookie WR generating significant training camp hype for the Bengals; has made tremendous plays that should earn him playing time quickly in the NFL's top-ranked wide receiver room, especially if Iosivas doesn't step up as the WR3.NegativeBreakoutAug 11, 2026
Training camp rookie phenom wide receiver being evaluated in preseason to determine whether his practice-field performance translates into live game scenarios; preseason performance will be a key indicator of his ability to contribute at the NFL level.PositiveBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Fourth-round rookie receiver emerging as a major offensive training camp storyline; the source indicates Young is looking like he could very well become WR3 at some point this season, positioning him as a potential depth contributor for the Bengals offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Young is listed as WR6 on the Bengals' first 2026 depth chart, positioned behind Tee Higgins in the receiver rotation. This placement reflects his standing in the wide receiver hierarchy behind Chase, Higgins, Iosivas, Tinsley, and Jones.PositiveBreakoutAug 7, 2026
Rookie fourth-round wide receiver out of Georgia competing for the third receiver role. Young has more athleticism than Andrei Iosivas and has been making show-stopping plays in training camp—making catches at the highest point and between defenders over the middle. Competing for snaps when tight end Mike Gesicki and others don't get the work.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Fourth-round rookie WR making a strong case for the Bengals' WR3 role in training camp competition against Andrei Iosivas. Young has impressed with athletic profile, reliable hands, ability to win single coverage, and demonstrated playmaking over the middle; the Bengals drafted him specifically to address the lack of a consistent third option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins since Tyler Boyd's departure, and Young's performance suggests he can fill that vacancy.PositiveBreakoutAug 4, 2026
Young, the Bengals' fourth-round draft pick out of Georgia, is gaining momentum on the training camp hype train with consistent play-making. The source notes he is providing competition for Andrei Iosivas at WR3, has had a really good training camp, and his mind is in the right place, suggesting he could emerge as a contributor.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Fourth-round rookie WR out of Georgia with 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame positioned as a big-play weapon with excellent size for contested catches. At Georgia, over 75% of his receptions resulted in either a first down or a touchdown, running primarily posts and 9 routes. Had his best training camp day on Monday with a spectacular sideline catch from Joe Flacco and a touchdown reception from Joe Burrow, demonstrating the ability to high-point the football over defenders. Young is learning from two Hall of Fame receivers and expects to earn playing time as the season progresses.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Rookie wide receiver Colbie Young has impressed in training camp and represents a depth chart threat to Andrei Iosivas's role as the Bengals' third receiver; if Iosivas's drop issues resurface, Young could earn increased snaps.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Colbie Young's role in the Bengals' wide receiver rotation behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is a major question entering training camp, with depth thin at the position.