John Ross

He returned to the lineup in Week 14, playing 36-of-73 snaps, though he came out of that game healthy. He saw three targets, catching two of them for 28 yards while dropping the third. With Auden Tate likely out for this game, Ross is likely going to step into a more full-time role this week. Unfortunately, the Patriots are the opponent, a team that's allowed just 5.82 yards per target to wide receivers, easily the lowest mark in the NFL. Part of the issue is simply completing passes, as receivers have caught just 50.4 percent of their targets against them, while no other team in the league has allowed less than 57.6 percent. We did see both Will Fuller and Kenny Stills get behind this defense a few weeks back, though it's worth noting that most of the defense was sick that week. Ross has one-play upside, but there's no way you're trusting him in fantasy lineups.

John Ross goes for 24 yards

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross caught 2-of-3 targets for 24 yards in a 34-13 loss to the Patriots in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact

Ross was bottled up by a lockdown New England secondary. He will look to bounce back in Week 16 against the Dolphins in a much better matchup.