Tyler Eifert

Sure, there is a chance we see another 140 point fantasy season from Eifert, but even that 2015 output appeared to be a fluke. He had an absurd touchdown rate and just 615 receiving yards. More likely, we will see the version who has missed significant time in three of the past four seasons. Rememeber, nobody wanted him in free agency so he crawled back to the Bengals. That should tell you most everything you need to know.

Tyler Eifert may not be ready for camp

Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is reporting that tight end Tyler Eifert may not be ready for training camp.

Fantasy Impact

The statement came from Marvin Lewis directly, so this carries weight. Dealing with back injuries over the last few years, Eifert has now missed 22 of the last 32 games. Even in the 10 games he has played, he's averaged just 3.3 receptions and 44.0 yards, though five touchdowns made him look a bit better in fantasy football. We've seen players bounce-back from foot injuries before, so don't tie him in with Jordan Reed, but the back injuries will never go away. You're better off letting someone else draft Eifert, as the reward isn't great enough for the risk you're taking.