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Cincinnati Bengals: Week 4 Top 3 Fantasy Players

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Denver defeated the Cincinnati 29-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Bengals have a few good options for fantasy teams. If you have them on your team, start them, if your playing against them, good luck.

The Cincinnati Bengals are going up against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. They have a few players who should explode on your fantasy team this week. If you have them on your team, then they could help you with a win. If not, good luck.

Andy Dalton, QB

Andy Dalton is primed and ready to get back on track after two weeks of struggling against tough defenses. This week however is  a little different than the top five defense in the league they faced last week.

The Miami Dolphins have given up 267.7 yards per game, 1.3 touchdowns per game through the air, and only forced one interception. Last week against the Cleveland Browns, the Miami Dolphins gave up 279 yards through the air, but didn’t allow a touchdown pass.

Andy Dalton is averaging 312 yards per game, has only 2 touchdowns in those three games. Last week was his worst game so far this season. He threw for 206 yards, no touchdowns, and was sacked four times. If the Bengals can give him more time, he would be just fine.

We are predicting Andy Dalton to throw 2 touchdowns, 300 yards, and 30 yards rushing. In most leagues, that should be good enough for 20 to 25 points.

Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a move past Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Green: WR/Flex

A.J. Green is not only the leading wide receiver, but is also coming off a game that is something to prove now. He had a few drops that even he said were disappointing and is not showing leadership of a new receiving core.

Green has racked up 295 yards in three games and only one touchdown so far in three games. Last week against the Denver Broncos, he gained 77 yards but failed to score a touchdown and dropped a few key passes. Week one is still his best week so far this season.

The Miami Dolphins, as we said with Dalton, is good for 267.7 yards per game and at least one touchdown per game on average. Green is going up against a secondary ranked 18th in the NFL in passing yards allowed and tied for 14th in receiving touchdowns given up.

A.J. Green’s number should be called a few times. We have him catching eight passes for 105 yards and one touchdown. That should be good enough to put him by double digits for the week, 11 or 12, and depending if your a points per reception (ppr) league, which could put him near 20 points on your team.

Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko (94) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) celebrate against the Denver Broncos in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Denver defeated the Cincinnati 29-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals Defense

The Bengals defense just got a huge boost with the return of Vontaze Burfict. He is both an emotional leader and a physical leader. He will be once again and you can bet that this defense won’t miss a beat.

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Their passing defense needs a lot of help though. They rank 30th in the league in fewest touchdowns allowed. They have allowed only 247 yards passing but have only picked off the ball three times, with a few dropped interceptions.

Their rush defense hasn’t been a big plus either. They have allowed 109 yards per game, which is 14th most in the NFL. The plus side is they have allowed 25 points a game without Burfict and with him back, they will see a different looking defense.

Bengals prediction: They will give up 17 points, but have at least one interception and 3 sacks.

Honorable Mention: Jeremy Hill, RB/Flex

Jeremy Hill was very close to making this list with the Miami Dolphins giving up the second most yards to running backs so far this season. The issue is that Hill has had one great game but hasn’t been consistent. If he can have another solid game, he could become a vital piece to fantasy teams as well as the Bengals.

Jeremy Hill should get 75 yards on the ground and one touchdown. If he can get a few receiving chances, look for 25 to 30 yards through the air.

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