Outlook Samaje Perine
Samaje Perine Opens 2026 in Clear Backup Role for Cincinnati
Perine enters the season healthy and slotted as the primary backup to Chase Brown in the Bengals' backfield. While the veteran remains a dependable pass-protecting presence with occasional third-down value, his days of demanding a standalone fantasy share are limited, keeping his baseline opportunity tied strictly to rotational relief.
Fantasy managers should leave Perine on the bench in standard leagues, as our weekly projection sits at just 5.1 fantasy points on roughly five carries and a single reception. With a start rate hovering near zero percent, he functions strictly as a deep-league handcuff whose standalone value remains nonexistent barring an injury ahead of him.
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Outlook Mike Washington
Mike Washington Offers High-Upside Stash Value With Expanded Role Looming
Rookie Mike Washington generated significant buzz after dominating the preseason in rushing efficiency, prompting offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to signal an expanding role. Operating as the primary backup behind Ashton Jeanty—who has been dealing with an ankle issue—Washington is firmly entrenched as Las Vegas' next man up.
Currently rostered in 64% of leagues but started in just 2%, fantasy managers are appropriately treating him as a stash. Our weekly projection expects around six carries and 24 rushing yards (5.3 fantasy points). Keep him stashed on your bench this week, though any missed time from Jeanty would provide immediate flex appeal.
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