Cincinnati Bengals DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki should be considered a TE2 option in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. The veteran tight end's usage has been unpredictable, drawing five catches while playing fewer than half of Cincinnati's snaps last week, yet managing four total catches in the two prior weeks despite more playing time in both games. Dallas has struggled overall, but has been middle-of-the-pack against fantasy tight ends. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow loves his tight ends, but with receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins likely to command targets and running back Chase Brown an involved pass-catcher as well, playing Gesicki comes with some risk.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has played well this season. In 12 games, the 24-year-old has 677 yards and six touchdowns off 152 carries. He also has 38 catches for 237 yards and two more scores. With production like that, he belongs in every fantasy lineup going. But Brown could be even more productive versus Dallas on Monday night, with the Cowboys allowing 14 rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs during the 2024-25 campaign, the second-worst total in the National Football League.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has arguably been the league's top signal-caller during the 2024-25 campaign. The AFC Player of the Month has been stellar, throwing for 3,337 yards, 30 touchdowns, and five interceptions while completing 67.7% of his throws. However, his efficiency hasn't resulted in a winning record for Cincinnati. With the Bengals barely clinging on to hope of making the playoffs, Burrow and company will try to keep the team alive by earning a win over the Cowboys on Monday night. With the Dallas defense allowing 28.3 points per game this season, Burrow should be in line for a potent fantasy showing. His ceiling will increase even more if Nick Vigil (foot) and Trevon Diggs (knee) aren't on the field in Week 14.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been banged up this season. However, he has been productive during his seven appearances, catching 43 of his 68 targets for 558 yards and five touchdowns. With the Bengals barely holding on to playoff hopes, the wideout will need to remain productive the rest of the way. Fortunately, Higgins has a favorable matchup against a Cowboys defense that has struggled during the 2024-25 campaign. The Dallas defense may have more issues if Nick Vigil (foot) and Trevon Diggs (knee) aren't available, with both players carrying questionable tags heading into Monday's contest.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (ankle) began the week by logging a limited practice session on Thursday. However, he practiced in full the last two days and no longer carries an injury designation heading into the Monday Night Football meeting with the Cowboys. The 2021 No. 5 overall pick is the best wide receiver in the National Football League, catching 79 passes for 1,142 yards and 13 touchdowns. Unfortunately, his success on the field hasn't resulted in a winning record, with the Bengals not expected to make the postseason. But there is still hope, so Chase will remain a top fantasy option versus a Dallas defense that has allowed 28.3 points per game this season, the third-worst mark in the league.