от hongwei28 » 07 Май 2019 04:06
NFL Week 6 Bengals vs. Steelers: Fantasy starts and sits The Bengals and Steelers are set to have a very important divisional matchup , but even more importantly is your fantasy team. Luckily, both of these teams love giving up fantasy points to opposing teams. Here are the players to start when the Bengals host the Steelers:Must startA.J. Green (Bengals WR): Green had his first 100-yard receiving game of the season last week against the Dolphins. He has five touchdowns on the season, and he was targeted in the red zone again last week. The Steelers also give up the fourth most points to opposing receivers, according to Fantasy Pros. Don’t think twice, keep Green in your lineup.Antonio Brown (Steelers WR): William Jackson smothered Brown last year, but the Steelers should find plenty of opportunities to find Brown on Dre Kirkpatrick. It is a matter of Ben Roethlisberger hitting him. It still just isn’t smart to not start Brown.Favorable MatchupsTyler Boyd (Bengals WR): Following the trend of the Steelers giving up a ton of points to opposing receivers, Boyd should be in line for a pretty productive PPR game. This is assuming John Ross is active as well. Boyd has proven to be a talented asset to this team either way, but if the opposing defense has to worry about Green and Ross as well, Boyd becomes pretty much unstoppable.James Conner (Steelers RB): Surprisingly Conner has been a pretty big boom or bust player so far this season. Twice he has managed to get over 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a game, but he has also failed to rush for at least 20 yards twice as well. The Bengals have allowed just over 20 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, which has them allowing the 10th most. Joe Mixon (Bengals RB): I toyed with putting Mixon in good but not great, but the amount the Bengals use Mixon elevates him pretty comfortably. He will be facing a Steelers’ defense that allows the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs, so there is reason to be cautious. Regardless, he was on track for two big games against the Steelers last year before Cincinnati stopped giving him the ball in the first game and he suffered a concussion in the second.Andy Dalton (Bengals QB): Dalton should be pretty much owned in every league at this point, but he may have been dropped after a disappointing game last week against the Dolphins going into a game against Pittsburgh. Outside of last week he has thrown at least two touchdowns in every game so far this season, and the Steelers have allowed the second most points to opposing quarterbacks so far this season.Good but not greatSteelers tight ends: Whether it is Jesse James or Vance McDonald, one or both of these guys should be heavily involved against the Bengals. James has only caught four passes the past three weeks though, and McDonald has caught six passes in the past two weeks since his huge game against the Bucs. It isn’t ideal to rely on either of these guys, but the position is in a terrible place as far as fantasy goes.C.J. Uzomah (Bengals TE): With there being no Tylers at tight end this week with Tyler Kroft in a walking boot, Uzomah should be in line for all the work he can handle at tight end. Unfortunately, the same could’ve been said about last week’s game since he played a majority of the snaps, but he only came away with two catches.Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers QB): Roethlisberger’s been known to struggle on the road, but we all know he’s almost always won in Cincinnati. This year he had a three-touchdown game against the Bucs, but seriously who doesn’t burn the Bucs at this point? Against the Browns he only had on touchdown in Week 1, but weather was a huge issue as well. In any case, I’d be willing to say he doesn’t have a two touchdown game against the Bengals, which is what you are looking for from a starter, but there are worse bets to make.JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers WR): At this point it looks like Smith-Schuster burns bad defenses. He had 22 catches for 237 and a touchdown against the Bucs and Chiefs. However, he only has eight catches for 94 yards and a touchdown the past two weeks. He is very capable of ending up with a touchdown in any game, but I have a hard time viewing him as more than a flex this week.Just sit themThe defenses: Both defenses are likely to get burned fairly bad one way or the other. Neither offense is especially prone to committing turnovers either. There should be better options on your waiver wire, but if you put a gun to my head I’d take the Bengals defense just because they have shown that knack for coming up with sacks and turnovers in key situations. Two Cincy Jungle contributors recently got together to give their thoughts on how the NFL Draft could play out for the Cincinnati Bengals."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABreaking NewsKeep track of the 2019 Bengals draft脳NFL DraftAnalysisVideos2 scenarios for a 5-round Bengals mock draftNew ,67commentsTwo Cincy Jungle contributors recently got together to give their thoughts on how the NFL Draft could play out for the Cincinnati Bengals. EDTShareTweetShareShare2 scenarios for a 5-round Bengals mock draftWe’re less than a week away from the kickoff of the NFL Draft and no one is fully certain as to what the Cincinnati Bengals are thinking with their early picks. While we’ve reported on other mock drafts concerning the team, we have held off on bringing you our own. Well, on this week’s Orange and Black Insider, John Sheeran and I unveiled our 5-round mocks for the Bengals. We used a formula, of sorts, to come to our conclusions, but both classes should theoretically improve the club right away. There are some surprises, but here’s how we came to our respective conclusions:Things we think we know about the Bengals going into the NFL DraftThe Bengals probably think that they have the offensive line mostly figured out for 2019. In re-signing Bobby Hart, Alex Redmond and Trey Hopkins, while also bringing in John Miller to start at right guard, the team may not be overly-eager to reach for an offensive lineman early. Speaking of the line and offseason transactions, the interior line is very crowded. Aside from Miller, Redmond and Hopkins being back in the fold, the team still has Christian Westerman, Billy Price and Clint Boling as interior options. Some of those players can be upgraded, but again, the Bengals probably feel that they’ve limited the desperation for the positions going into next week. John Sheeran and I believe that the Bengals will either take a quarterback with pick No. 11, or they will go with a day 3 developmental guy. As we all know, this is a polarizing class of quarterbacks and Zac Taylor may want to ride with Andy Dalton in his new system for at least the short-term. Cincinnati needs some depth and contingency plans at running back and wide receiver. It’s entirely possible that character will play a big part in Zac Taylor’s first draft class. After preaching about it in his early pressers and sending Mark Walton packing after three 2019 arrests, he’ll want to make sure he brings the right guys in the building. The Bengals traditionally like grabbing players from big programs and successful conferences. The SEC, PAC-12 and BIG 12 usually headline the list—the reasons behind it range from their liking players who faced the stiffest competition, to a limited scouting department who more closely watch the more prominent programs. The confines of these mocksWhile there is always the likelihood of some of these players being gone at some of their allotted spots, odd and unpredictable things happen every year at the draft. Many become sure that certain players won’t be available, but scenarios play out that bring the seemingly impossible to fruition (see: Billings, Andrew). The mocks are a combination of what we think we know (above), what the Bengals traditionally do, what the team needs and some players we’ve kept close tabs on in recent weeks. Anthony Cosenza’s 5-round mock draftRound 1, pick No. 11: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle, HoustonSummary: There is a strong chance that Oliver is off of the board when the Bengals are on the clock, but a couple of realistic scenarios exist in which he becomes available (strong defensive line class , questions on his size, a run on quarterbacks). Cincinnati should sprint to the podium if this kid and his 53 college career tackles for loss are ripe for the picking.Round 2, pick No. 42: Mack Wilson, linebacker, AlabamaSummary: This position is the team’s biggest need and they could address it in the first. Opinions vary on Wilson, who has flashed All-Pro potential, but mostly in 2017—not last year. Still, he moves well and has a mean streak in him, which is what the Bengals need in the teeth of their defense. Round 3, pick No. 72: Riley Ridley, wide receiver, GeorgiaSummary: Unfounded and admittedly weak trade rumors have come and gone about both A.J. Green and John Ross this offseason, while both Tyler Boyd and Green are in contract years. Ridley ran slower than folks thought, so he’s probably dropping to the late-second/early-third round range. He isn’t as explosive as his older brother, Calvin Ridley, but Riley does everything else at a solid level. At a minimum, he’d be a great addition for Taylor’s probable frequent usage of four wide receiver sets. Round 4, pick No. 110: Chuma Edoga, offensive tackle, USCSummary: Cincinnati needs a developmental, long-term solution for both tackle spots and Edogafits the bill. His tape shows times of great run blocking and pass protection, but it’s not always put together at the same time and in the same game. He needs to learn consistency, but should be at least a good spot starter in the NFL. Round 5, pick No. 149: Bryce Love, running back, StanfordSummary: This kid is a blend of production and character, with his former college coach, David Shaw, comparing him to Jamaal Charles. His 2018 season was littered with injuries, but he was a Heisman hopeful in 2017 after racking up over 2,100 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He’ll be a situational player in the NFL , but should be a spark plug for an offense. John Sheeran’s 5-round Bengals mock draftRound 1, pick No. 11: Devin Bush, linebacker, MichiganSummary: John went with the safest and most likely scenario for the Bengals in the first round. Bush was also the pick for Cincy Jungle in the SB Nation contributor mock draft, and the former Wolverine has the ability to be an immediate, three-down starter for a defense that needs a lot of improvement from a deplorable 2018 season. Round 2, pick No. 42: Dalton Risner, offensive tackle, Kansas StateSummary: Risner is a guy who is just a solid all-around offensive lineman. Aside from his tenacity as a blocker, he also has a little experience at other spots on the line. He may need a year to develop, but some people think he could be the second coming of Andrew Whitworth. Round 3, pick No. 72: Jachai Polite, edge, FloridaSummary: Initially, Polite was a guy who had first round hype. But, as more scouts and pundits watched further tape, it became apparent that he has work to do if he ever wants to be an NFL starter. Cincinnati could use a little more pass-rush help, given Carl Lawson coming off of a 2018 knee injury and what seems like the end of the Michael Johnson era. Round 4, pick No. 110: Terry McLaurin, wide receiver, Ohio StateSummary: The Bengals recently met with McLaurin at the local visits and workouts day, so they could pounce after being very familiar with him. He was a big-play threat with the Buckeyes, as evidenced by his 20 yards per catch average and 11 touchdowns in 2019. He also provides immediate help on special teams as a gunner. Round 5, pick No. 149: Daylon Mack, defensive lineman, Texas A&MSummary: Mack is another one of those versatile defensive linemen the Bengals have traditionally liked. Jim Turner is also very familiar with him, as his offensive line unit went up against the former Aggies defender in practice.