Samaje Perine

Veteran running back Samaje Perine is returning to the Cincinnati Bengals on a two-year deal worth up to $3.8 million.

Fantasy Impact

With Zack Moss recovering from a neck injury, leaving an uncertain timeline and future, Perine adds a third-down/passing-down back to complement Chase Brown in 2025. The Bengals did not have a strong second option after Moss went down, and Perine returns to Cincinnati after spending time in Denver and Kansas City as a pass-catching specialist (73 carries and 78 receptions over his previous two seasons).

Samaje Perine rushed twice for nine yards while also catching both of his targets for 20 yards in the Chiefs' 29-10 win over the Steelers in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

Perine has been minimally involved out of the Kansas City backfield, carrying the ball more than once for the first time in nine games. The running back could see an increased workload with the No. 1 seed in the AFC locked up Wednesday, with a matchup against the Denver Broncos up next in Week 18.

Samaje Perine caught all three of his targets for 50 yards in the Chiefs' 27-19 win over the Texans in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

Perine made the most of his minimal touches in the Kansas City offense, finishing with more than 50 offensive yards for the first time in 12 games. The running back can remain off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 Christmas Day contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Samaje Perine rushed one time for 11 yards while also catching his only target for 23 yards in the Chiefs' 21-7 win over the Browns in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact

Perine continues to be mostly non-existent out of the Kansas City backfield, finishing with less than 30 rushing yards and 30 receiving yards in each of his last five games. The running back can be left out of lineups ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Samaje Perine gained three yards on his lone carry and caught one of his two targets for a 16-yard gain in a 19-17 win over the Chargers in Week 14.

Fantasy Impact

Perine continues to be lightly used as he has just six touches over his past four contests. With Isiah Pacheco back after a leg injury and Kareem Hunt mixing in as the team's breather back, there isn't much left to go around for Perine. He will not be a recommended fantasy option against the Browns in Week 15.