A few my board likes today on @DKSports via @gambly: Marshawn Lloyd o49.5 rush yards -109 Drake London u4.5 rec -105 Samaje Perine u4.5 rush att -116 Good luck this week!

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NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned an F grade for Week 2 matchup against Houston.

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NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Samaje Perine was featured in game action during Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, receiving a handoff from Joe Burrow in the first quarter.

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PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Perine benefited from defensive gravity created by Cincinnati's top two receivers, opening up passing lanes for him in the new offensive scheme that emphasizes quick releases and ancillary pass-catchers.

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PositiveMatchupSep 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine is expected to be targeted in the passing game against Houston's weak linebacker coverage; he combined with Chase Brown for 8 receptions for 52 yards in Week 1, and the source identifies this as a key matchup advantage the Bengals should exploit.

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PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026Cincy Jungle

The source expects Cincinnati to target Samaje Perine in the passing game against Houston's weak linebacker coverage; Perine and Chase Brown combined for 8 receptions for 52 yards in Week 1, and the Bengals should exploit the Texans' linebacker weakness, especially with Henry To'o To'o on short-term IR.

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NegativeInjurySep 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Samaje Perine (knee) did not practice on Thursday and was a new addition to the injury report.

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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine is in a valuable handcuff role and should be rostered in deeper formats after getting three catches last week, providing passing-game value alongside his handcuff status.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Samaje Perine returned to his normal role as the complementary passing-down back behind Chase Brown with a 28.6% snap share. His 5 carries and 3 targets represent real but secondary volume with no standalone path to a bigger role in the Bengals' backfield as things stand.

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PositiveSleeperSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Listed as one of the best under-rostered handcuffs to stash on the bench, rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues and 11.9% of ESPN leagues as of Tuesday afternoon, making him an extremely under-the-radar waiver-wire target.

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PositiveValueSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine is rostered in only 4% of Yahoo and 11.9% of ESPN leagues, making him one of the best under-rostered handcuffs to stash on your bench.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine remains a significant part of the Bengals' offense in Week 1, while backup Tahj Brooks took only two offensive snaps all day, indicating Perine's primary role in the backfield.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Cincy Jungle

Perine is still a significant part of the Bengals' offense in Week 1, with backup Tahj Brooks taking only two offensive snaps all day. This indicates Perine's role as the primary running back.

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PositiveSleeperSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Bengals RB Semaje Perine is listed as a lightly rostered running back worthy of a speculative add for those with open roster spots. Perine appears to be in line for a major role in case of injury to the team's starter.

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NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine (knee) was added to the injury list after not practicing on Thursday, raising concerns about his availability for Week 2.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Texans linebacker injuries (To'oTo'o shoulder, Hummel groin) and depth concerns with reserves Jake Hanson, Wade Woodaz, and Aidan Fisher potentially getting significant snaps create opportunity for Bengals running backs. Perine combined for 29 total touches with Chase Brown vs. Tampa Bay; Texans' depleted linebacker group could enable more production this week.

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PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026Cincy Jungle

Bengals running back positioned for increased usage opportunity in Week 2 vs. Texans due to Houston's depleted linebacker corps; Perine and teammate Chase Brown combined for 29 total touches against Tampa Bay in Week 1, and the source suggests Texans' linebacker injuries could pave the way for a big day from the Bengals' running backs.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Samaje Perine is ranked No. 14 in the Week 2 handcuff rankings in Tier 3. The source identifies him as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown, giving him handcuff appeal. Perine was the only other Bengals running back to garner a touch in Week 1, putting him on the source's radar as a viable handcuff option.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine saw eight total touches across 18 snaps in Week 1, confirming a depth-chart role behind Chase Brown (48 snaps). He has quietly developed into a useful pass catcher over the last five years with 160 receptions for 1,347 receiving yards across 81 games. This pickup is useful only in deep leagues with multiple starting flex spots, but Perine offers a safe floor above zero for a player rarely considered among quality backup running backs.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine got 29% of snaps and only five carries and three targets; before garbage time, Brown had an 11:2 advantage for carries and 5:2 advantage for targets, confirming Perine's backup status.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Samaje Perine is a clear handcuff to Chase Brown who offers emergency usage in the passing game, making him a viable roster option.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Chuck Bass

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Things I learned from attending Buccaneers/Bengals 1. Bucky Irving just runs so pure and dominated the backfield despite the team being down by 2 scores all game. Looked great catching passes. His ADP is going to make a lot of people look like jive turkeys 2. Bengals front is beastly. Bucs have a top 3 offensive line and they dogwalked em. Baker did hold onto the ball longer than he should have but he did not have all day to throw. 3. Joe Burrow looked like Peyton Manning. Found the best matc...

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Samaje Perine received three targets in Week 1 as part of the Bengals' more evenly distributed offensive approach, sharing target volume with Drew Sample and Andrei Iosivas.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Samaje Perine had eight touches for 50 total yards in the Bengals' 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, including three first-down plays among those touches. The source notes this impact may not jump out at you in the box score but credits him with making a meaningful contribution in key situations.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Cincy Jungle

Had eight touches for 50 total yards with three first-down conversions; the source notes this impact may not jump out in the box score but Perine certainly made an impact in key situations for the Bengals' running game.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Samaje Perine is the clear backup to Chase Brown, handling 20% of rushing attempts. He is no longer sniping high-leverage snaps inside the five-yard line, which were exclusively handled by Brown.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Bengals Week 1 RB opportunities Chase Brown: 16 carries, 6 targets Samaje Perine: 5 carries, 3 targets

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 5th among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Samaje Perine is one of the better passing-down backs in the NFL. The source will monitor the third-down and high-value touch split with Chase Brown, as Perine's role could impact Brown's production moving forward.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

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PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked as the fiftieth-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home.

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NegativeRoleSep 8, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine is the direct handcuff behind Chase Brown with the Bengals and would be a valuable short-term spot start if Brown missed time due to his ability as a pass catcher.

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