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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.

8.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
106
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Bengals

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

#1 Target 🎯
Marvin Mims
DEN
25.4
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#2 Target
Courtland Sutton
DEN
17.8
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)
#3 Target
Rashod Bateman
BAL
16.6
avg pts vs Bengals (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Isaiah Bond
CLE
2.7
S2025 Wk18 Cedric Tillman
CLE
3.3
S2025 Wk18 Jerry Jeudy
CLE
4.2
S2025 Wk18 Malachi Corley
CLE
5.8
S2025 Wk17 Kendrick Bourne
ARI
3.5
S2025 Wk17 Michael Wilson
ARI
19.9
S2025 Wk17 Xavier Weaver
ARI
4.4
S2025 Wk16 Theo Wease
MIA
5.2
S2025 Wk16 Malik Washington
MIA
10.2
S2025 Wk15 DeAndre Hopkins
UNK
4.2

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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 8.7 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (106 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: Marvin Mims (25.4 avg pts in 2 games), Courtland Sutton (17.8 avg pts in 2 games), Rashod Bateman (16.6 avg pts in 2 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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