Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals head coach, Zac Taylor, has agreed to a four-year extension with the team through the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

This is great news for Bengals fans after Taylor led the team to a Superbowl appearance. Taylor had his deal set to expire after next season, but he will now be locked up for the next five seasons should the Bengals want. Zac Taylor and the team will have to build on this year to create an annual contender.

The Cincinnati Bengals D/ST played well in a 23-20 loss to the Rams in Super Bowl LVI. The Bengals picked up two sacks and notched two interceptions in the contest.

Fantasy Impact

Cincinnati shut down the running game, holding Cam Akers to 1.6 yards per carry while also intercepting Matthew Stafford twice. The Bengals defense was not thought to be a strength heading into the 2021 season but they got much better as the season went on.

The Cincinnati Bengals D/ST played well in a 27-24 overtime win over the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Cincinnati notched four sacks and forced two turnovers in the win.

Fantasy Impact

The Bengals looked to be in trouble at halftime but they held the Chiefs to just one field goal in the second half to give the Cincy offense a shot at coming back. The Bengals got a timely interception from Vonn Bell in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal. In two weeks, Cincinnati will play in their first Super Bowl since 1989.

The Cincinnati Bengals D/ST played well in a 19-16 win over the Titans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday. Cincinnati picked off Ryan Tannehill three times and added one sack in the win.

Fantasy Impact

The Bengals got a huge interception from Logan Wilson late in the fourth quarter which set them up for a game-winning 52-yard field goal. Cincinnati will have their work cut out for them on defense next week against either the Bills or the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

The Cincinnati Bengals D/ST turned in a big performance in a 26-19 Wild Card win over the Raiders on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Cincinnati notched three sacks and forced two turnovers in their first playoff win in 31 years. They were led by Trey Hendrickson, who got to Derek Carr for a strip-sack, although he was forced from the game early to be evaluated for a concussion. The Bengals will now have to wait to find out who their opponent will be in the Divisional Round.