FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5
The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas CowboysOCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
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Burrow says he and Bengals are getting better every week
Quarterback Joe Burrow says he and the Cincinnati Bengals are getting better every weekOCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Breaks out in primetime win Uzomah secured five of six targets for 95 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 24-21 win over the Jaguars on Thursday night.
Impact The veteran tight end surprisingly took on a front-line role in the air attack on the night, delivering with 22- and 31-yard touchdown grabs to spearhead the Bengals' big second-half comeback. Uzomah also notched a critical 25-yard grab in Cincinnati's final drive, with his catch taking the ball down to the Jaguars' 21-yard line and laying the groundwork for Evan McPherson's game-winning 35-yard field goal. Uzomah had only four receptions for 39 yards on five targets coming into Thursday, however, so it remains to be seen whether he can come anywhere close to replicating Thursday's production in a Week 5 home showdown against the Packers a week from Sunday.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McPherson makes FG as time expires, Bengals beat Jags 24-21
Evan McPherson kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Cincinnati Bengals a 24-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, spoiling Urban Meyer’s Oh...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Thursday Night Football top moments: Bengals rally as Jags lose 19th straight
Joe Burrow and the Bengals rallied to hand the Jaguars their 19th straight defeat. Here are the top moments!OCTOBER 1, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Burrow buys time for scrambling 31-yard TD strike to Uzomah Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow buys time for scrambling a 31-yard touchdown strike to tight end C.J. Uzomah.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • NFL.COM
Catchless in win Uzomah failed to record a catch in Sunday's 24-10 win against the Steelers.
Impact Uzomah was targeted just once in the contest. While the veteran tight end played on a healthy 70 percent of Cincinnati's offensive snaps, he continues to be an afterthought on a team flush with talented pass catchers. Uzomah can be safely ignored for fantasy purposes going forward unless his involvement in the Bengals' offense drastically changes. Uzomah will look to turn things around Thursday in a Week 4 matchup against the Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After statement win over Steelers, Bengals prep for 0-3 Jags
The Cincinnati Bengals played one of their most consistent and complete games of the Joe Burrow era Sunday in a 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Quiet in loss Uzomah secured both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.
Impact Uzomah played 73 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps in Week 2, but the tight end has not been a big part of the game plan so far this season. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder is operating as the team's No. 1 tight end, as his teammate Drew Sample only played 38 percent of Cincinnati's offensive snaps without being targeted, but both have mainly been used as blockers. Uzomah will be hard to trust in fantasy lineups this season given a crowded group of pass catchers on the field for the Bengals including Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Ja'Marr Chase.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will try to build on a promising season-opening win while the Chicago Bears hope to bounce back from a dismal loss when the two teams meet at...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Sitting out NFL preseason helped some QBs, hurt others
Sitting out the preseason did nothing to slow the start to the NFL season for guys like Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson and Dak PrescottSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Huge catch in overtime Uzomah had just two catches for 35 yards in Sunday's win over the Vikings, but one of those was on fourth down in overtime, a grab that put the Bengals in position to kick a game-w...
Impact Uzomah had just two targets on 51 snaps, but teammate Drew Sample had zero targets on 35 offensive snaps. With three strong wide receivers at Joe Burrow's disposal and Joe Mixon also involved in the passing game, there's little room for the tight ends to get much action.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals get some breaks in Week 1 win against Vikings in OT
The Cincinnati Bengals needed some breaks to go their way in an overtime thriller against MinnesotaSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press
Vikings have plenty to clean up after OT loss to Bengals
The Minnesota Vikings overcame a sloppy start to come back and tie the gameSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press
McPherson's 33-yard kick in OT lifts Bengals over Vikings
Evan McPherson kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to push the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 win over the Minnesota VikingsSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press
C.J. Uzomah, not Ja'Marr Chase, breaks Bengals' long-ball drought, but the rookie's making strides A successful Joe Burrow bomb on Tuesday helped the offense release some pent-up frustration over a camp-long failure to get downfield.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atop Bengals' depth chart Uzomah is listed ahead of Drew Sample at tight end on the Bengals' depth chart.
Impact Uzomah hasn't had any setbacks in camp as he has been recovering from his torn Achilles' tendon. He's more of a pass catcher than Sample, though his target share still won't likely be all that high. Moreover, the Bengals run an "11" formation more often than most teams, meaning there won't be too many chances for both Uzomah and Sample to see the field at the same time.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals: C.J. Uzomah could be on the chopping block in 2021 The Cincinnati Bengals took C.J. Uzomah in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft and he's been a decent player for them considering he was a...
JULY 3, 2021 • STRIPEHYPE.COM
Cleared from Achilles tear Uzomah (Achilles) said during a recent appearance on the "London Is Blue Podcast" that he's been medically cleared, Adi Joseph of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Uzomah apparently made a quick recovery from the Achilles tear he suffered Week 2, declaring himself healthy just seven months later. The Bengals may still opt to ease him into practices this spring and summer, but the tight end should be ready to challenge Drew Sample for playing time. Of course, the Bengals could add a rookie to their tight end mix during the 2021 NFL Draft, potentially giving Sample and Uzomah some tougher competition.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Uzomah updates rehab and training with Joe Burrow, Trey Hopkins Cincinnati Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah provided some behind-the-scenes info on the rehab room at PBS.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Resumes running Uzomah (Achilles) posted a video Wednesday on his personal Twitter account featuring him running on a treadmill.
Impact Uzomah wasn't sporting a brace while he ran on the treadmill, an encouraging sign in his recovery from the season-ending Achilles surgery he required in late September. The tight end likely will remain limited or sidelined entirely for OTAs in the spring, but he could have a shot at gaining full clearance for the start of training camp. He'll be entering the final season of a three-year, $18 million deal in 2021, but even if healthy Uzomah may not be assured a starting role. Second-year player Drew Sample showed some promise as a blocker and pass catcher (40 receptions for 349 yards and a touchdown) after Uzomah went down with the injury, and the Bengals still could bring in additional competition at the position through the draft or free agency this offseason.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence
Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati fell flat in the final game of another frustrating season Bengals President Mike Brown gave coach Zac Taylor a vote of confidenceJANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
C.J. Uzomah provides early rave review of Joe Burrow's rehab, comeback efforts Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah gave a behind-the-scenes look at rehab with Joe Burrow.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3
Such is life entering Week 3 of the fantasy football season, where Gardner Minshew, who entered the fantasy draft season not ranked among the top 24 quarterbacks, is outplaying Dre...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Undergoes surgery Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Uzomah underwent surgery to address his season-ending Achilles injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Uzomah tore his right Achilles' tendon in the Week 2 loss to the Browns, spoiling what had been a solid outing up to that point (four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown). With Uzomah now turning his focus to rehabbing his leg and getting healthy for 2020, the Bengals will rely on Drew Sample to step in as their new starting tight end. Cethan Carter and Mason Schreck will handle depth roles behind Sample.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
