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Cincinnati Bengals Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

8.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
133
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bengals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Courtland Sutton
DEN
17.8
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#2 Target
Zay Flowers
BAL
17.5
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)
#3 Target
Rashod Bateman
BAL
12.8
avg pts vs Bengals (3 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Cincinnati Bengals (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Wan'Dale Robinson
TEN
15.7
S2026 Wk8 Chimere Dike
TEN
18.1
S2026 Wk8 Elic Ayomanor
TEN
6.4
S2026 Wk7 Zay Flowers
BAL
27.7
S2026 Wk7 Ja'Kobi Lane
BAL
5.5
S2026 Wk7 Rashod Bateman
BAL
5.3
S2026 Wk7 LaJohntay Wester
BAL
2.5
S2026 Wk5 Jalen Tolbert
MIA
3.2
S2026 Wk5 Malik Washington
MIA
12.1
S2026 Wk5 Chris Bell
MIA
2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cincinnati Bengals defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Cincinnati Bengals allow an average of 8.6 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (133 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Cincinnati Bengals?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Cincinnati Bengals: Courtland Sutton (17.8 avg pts in 2 games), Zay Flowers (17.5 avg pts in 4 games), Rashod Bateman (12.8 avg pts in 3 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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