Cincinnati Bengals
2026 schedule, fantasy roster and sourced discussion.
Week 3, 2026 outlook
Source-built summaryNo sourced team injury reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not establish a healthy roster. Cincinnati Bengals has a scheduled Week 3 matchup away at Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff: 2026-09-27 17:00:00 UTC.
This page links 1 dated podcast or media excerpts. Discussion is context, not a prediction or an accuracy score. Recent linked headline: Did Bengals' defense just make a Super Bowl-caliber statement? Read the source for its context and qualifications.
What to watch
Week 3 matchup
PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
2026-09-27 17:00:00 UTC
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
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Andrei Iosivas · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
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Cam Grandy · PPR
Active roster. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
No matching depth entry was returned for this period. No role is inferred from its absence.
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Season schedule and stored odds
Prices are captured observations, not guaranteed current offers. Stale prices are marked. Completed games show final recorded scores. ATS grades the team's own closing spread only.
| Week / date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Team spread | ATS | Total | Moneyline | Price observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / 2026-09-13 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Paycor Stadium | 33–27 final | -3.5 | W | 50.5 | -205 | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 2 / 2026-09-20 | @ Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium | 20–6 final | +3 | W | 45.5 | +124 | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 3 / 2026-09-27 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Not final | -3.5 | — | 42.5 | -185 | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 4 / 2026-10-04 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 5 / 2026-10-11 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 7 / 2026-10-25 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 8 / 2026-11-01 | vs Tennessee Titans | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 9 / 2026-11-08 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Bernabeu | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 10 / 2026-11-15 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 11 / 2026-11-23 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 12 / 2026-11-29 | vs New Orleans Saints | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 13 / 2026-12-06 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 14 / 2026-12-13 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 15 / 2026-12-20 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:09 UTC |
| 16 / 2026-12-27 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:10 UTC |
| 17 / 2026-12-31 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:10 UTC |
| 18 / 2027-01-10 | vs Cleveland Browns | Paycor Stadium | Not final | — | — | — | — | 2026-09-22 00:55:10 UTC |
Recent team results
Recorded final scores for 2026. These summaries are not predictions or a betting record.
2-0 straight · 2-0 ATS (2 games graded)
House NFL spread model: 0-1 on this team's games (1 graded, current registrant).
Last 3 games · 2 recorded
26.5 for / 16.5 against
Points per game
Last 5 games · 2 recorded
26.5 for / 16.5 against
Points per game
Last 8 games · 2 recorded
26.5 for / 16.5 against
Points per game
Fantasy roster and projections
Roster: 2026, Week 1. Stale source. 2026-08-26 07:39:45 UTC
Includes eligible backups, reserve and practice-squad players in the observed roster. A roster place does not confirm game-day availability. Projection period and source appear on each player’s page.
| Player | Position | Roster status code | PPR projection | Projection source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Cam Grandy | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Charlie Jones | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Chase Brown | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Colbie Young | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Drew Sample | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Erick All | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Evan McPherson | K | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Gary Brightwell | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jack Endries | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jamal Haynes | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Joe Burrow | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Joe Flacco | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Jordan Moore | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Josh Johnson | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Josh Kattus | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Kendall Milton | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Kendric Pryor | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Kentrel Bullock | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Mitchell Tinsley | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Noah Thomas | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Samaje Perine | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Sean Clifford | QB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tahj Brooks | RB | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tanner Hudson | TE | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Tee Higgins | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
| Xavier Johnson | WR | ACT | — | No stored projection for this player. |
DFS salaries
DraftKings classic main-slate salaries only, deduplicated to the newest slate. A stale or missing slate renders no rows rather than a synthesized price.
| Player | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | $8100 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | $6600 |
| Chase Brown | RB | $6600 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | $6100 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | $4400 |
| Samaje Perine | RB | $4100 |
| Tahj Brooks | RB | $4000 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | $3300 |
| Colbie Young | WR | $3000 |
| Dohnte Meyers | WR | $3000 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | $3000 |
| Bengals | DST | $2900 |
| Drew Sample | TE | $2600 |
| Erick All Jr. | TE | $2500 |
| Jack Endries | TE | $2500 |
| William Wagner | TE | $2500 |
| Tanner Hudson | TE | $2500 |
Slate 2026-09-22 01:37:13 UTC.
Injuries
| Player | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Hill | DT | Questionable | Achilles |
| Joe Burrow | QB | Questionable | Back |
Synced 2026-09-21 06:40:02.367+00:00 UTC. Status is nflverse's weekly filing, not a game-day confirmation.
News and podcast discussion
2026-09-22 00:06:41 UTC
9 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.95× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
But I'm only going to give out one tonight. Cincinnati is playing Kansas State this weekend.
Did Bengals' defense just make a Super Bowl-caliber statement? 2026-09-21 10:00:12 UTC
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans: Game Highlights 2026-09-20 20:45:48 UTC
Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6 2026-09-20 20:32:40 UTC
Sources: Steelers eye Week 3 return for CB Joey Porter Jr. 2026-09-20 12:23:05 UTC
NFL Week 2 predictions: Upsets, fantasy sleepers, stat lines 2026-09-19 10:38:55 UTC