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Cincinnati Bengals Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Bengals allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

11
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
83
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bengals

Players who have historically scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Najee Harris
20.3
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#2 Target
Tony Pollard
TEN
18.6
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#3 Target
Rico Dowdle
PIT
15.8
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Cincinnati Bengals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Tony Pollard
TEN
28.7
S2026 Wk7 Rasheen Ali
BAL
1.9
S2026 Wk5 Ollie Gordon
MIA
14.8
S2026 Wk5 Jaylen Wright
MIA
1.1
S2026 Wk4 Bhayshul Tuten
JAX
11.1
S2026 Wk4 Chris Rodriguez Jr.
JAX
9.5
S2026 Wk3 Jaylen Warren
PIT
20.6
S2026 Wk2 David Montgomery
HOU
4.4
S2026 Wk2 Woody Marks
HOU
8.5
S2026 Wk1 Kenny Gainwell
TB
2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cincinnati Bengals defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Cincinnati Bengals allow an average of 11 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (83 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals: Najee Harris (20.3 avg pts in 2 games), Tony Pollard (18.6 avg pts in 2 games), Rico Dowdle (15.8 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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