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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.

10.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
72
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
Rico Dowdle
PIT
15.8
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)
#3 Target
Derrick Henry
BAL
14.5
avg pts vs Bengals (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Trayveon Williams
UNK
3
S2025 Wk18 Dylan Sampson
CLE
6.4
S2025 Wk18 Raheim Sanders
CLE
4.3
S2025 Wk17 Tyler Allgeier
ARI
2.3
S2025 Wk16 Jaylen Wright
MIA
12.3
S2025 Wk16 De'Von Achane
MIA
18
S2025 Wk15 Derrick Henry
BAL
10
S2025 Wk15 Rasheen Ali
BAL
11.2
S2025 Wk14 James Cook
BUF
11.1
S2025 Wk14 Ty Johnson
BUF
5.9

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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 10.9 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (72 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), Rico Dowdle (15.8 avg pts in 4 games), Derrick Henry (14.5 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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