Fantasy News

Brandon LaFell contained in Week 16 win.

LaFell caught four passes, but was held to just eight yards. The veteran receiver won’t be a recommended fantasy option in Week 17 against the Ravens.

12/25/17 - 12:23 AM ET

Tyler Boyd caught five passes for 39 yards in Sunday’s win over the Lions.

Boyd hasn’t done much of anything in his sophomore season, as this was his first game with more than two receptions and 17 yards. The 2016 second-round pick could have more luck under a new regime in 2018, but he won’t be worth considering for what’s almost certainly the final game for Marvin Lewis as head coach of the Bengals next Sunday.

12/25/17 - 12:22 AM ET

A.J. Green leads Bengals in receiving as they spoil Detroit’s playoff hopes.

Green caught six passes for 81 yards in the 26-17 win. Cincinnati aired it out 41 times on Sunday, but Andy Dalton only threw for 238 yards. We could possibly see a whole new Bengals team in 2018 from coach to quarterback, but Green won’t be going anywhere. Consider him a WR1/WR2 in the regular-season finale against the Ravens next Sunday.

12/25/17 - 12:20 AM ET

Brian Hill handles five touches in Week 16 win.

Hill rushed four times for 17 yards and caught a 34-yard pass. The rookie out of Wyoming was forced into action after Joe Mixon (ankle) went down for the game, but Giovani Bernard handled most of the work with 30 touches. Hill won’t be a fantasy option in Week 17.

12/25/17 - 12:16 AM ET

Joe Mixon doesn’t return after injuring ankle in Week 16 win.

Mixon rushed three times for 12 yards and caught two passes for 20 yards before exiting. The rookie didn’t return, and it could very well be the end of his season. If he does play in Week 17, Mixon won’t be more than a weak FLEX against Baltimore’s elite defense, especially after Giovani Bernard impressed on 30 touches against Detroit.

12/25/17 - 12:15 AM ET

Giovani Bernard handles 30 touches after Joe Mixon goes down in Week 16 win.

Bernard rushed 23 times for 116 yards and a touchdown, adding seven receptions for 52 yards in a 26-17 victory. Rookie Joe Mixon returned to the lineup and got the start, but he quickly left the game with an ankle injury, and it opened the door for Bernard to have his best game of the season. Cincinnati could shut down their rookie back for Week 17, but even so, it’d be difficult to trust Gio in the fantasy championship against the Ravens.

12/25/17 - 12:12 AM ET

Dontrelle Inman gets four targets against Cleveland.

Inman caught two passes for 19 yards in the Week 16 victory. He’s cooled off after a relatively hot start when joining the Bears before the trade deadline, so Inman isn’t a recommended fantasy option to end the regular season next week against Minnesota.

12/25/17 - 12:12 AM ET