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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Tahj Brooks
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Tahj Brooks
PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Running back Tahj Brooks looked good in the Bengals' 27-9 preseason victory over the Bears, getting 16 yards on just three carries, reflecting the emphasis on the running game under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Brooks entered the 2025 offseason with a legitimate opportunity to establish himself as Chase Brown's primary backup after being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his development has been fairly quiet through the first preseason game. The Bengals have several other backs competing for relatively few spots, including veteran Samaje Perine and undrafted rookies Kentrel Bullock and Jamal Haynes. Brooks doesn't necessarily need to have a bad preseason to lose this battle; he just needs someone else to make the Bengals believe they can get similar production elsewhere. The remaining jobs could come down to special teams, versatility, and who simply makes more plays over the final two preseason games.PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Brooks' roster spot completely secure heading into the regular season.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Tahj Brooks hasn't exactly done much to stand out in preseason, nor has any other back on the roster; the Bengals could make an addition at running back during final roster cuts.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Tahj Brooks has made receiving skills development a focal point of his offseason work, emphasizing route learning, making defenders miss in space, and explosiveness after the catch. Brooks views this skill expansion as critical to taking another step forward in the Bengals offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Brooks is grouped at RB3 on the Bengals' first 2026 depth chart, behind Chase Brown (RB1) and Samaje Perine (RB2), indicating a backup role in the running back rotation.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Brooks is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third running back and the source expects his role to be expanded in the 2025 season, suggesting increased offensive involvement.