The Bengals have come alive after a slow start and look poised to reach .500 after this matchup. Joe Flacco’s veteran presence has revived Cincinnati’s passing attack, while the Jets continue to search for consistency on both sides of the ball. With multiple injuries in the Jets’ secondary, this could be another big fantasy day for the Bengals’ offensive playmakers.
🔥 Quick Start Table
| Team | Start ‘Em 🔥 | Sit ‘Em 🚫 | Sleeper 😴 |
| Bengals | Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Flacco, Tee Higgins | — | Andrei Iosivas, Chase Brown, Noah Fant |
| Jets | Breece Hall | Justin Fields, Jets Defense | — |
🐯 Cincinnati Bengals
Start — Ja’Marr Chase (WR)
Chase continues to see elite usage, racking up 33 targets over the past two games. Flacco has zero hesitation locking onto him, and with the Jets’ secondary banged up, expect another 100+ yards and a touchdown. He’s an automatic WR1 play this week.
Start — Joe Flacco (QB)
Flacco’s return has been the spark this Bengals offense desperately needed. He’s looked sharp, spreading the ball to multiple weapons and delivering on deep throws. Expect 250+ yards and at least two touchdowns in this one. A solid QB2 with upside.
Flex 💪 — Tee Higgins (WR)
Flacco loves big-bodied receivers, especially in the red zone. Higgins should continue to see valuable end-zone looks and could easily post a 5–60–1 line. Start him confidently as a flex or WR3.
Sleepers — Andrei Iosivas (WR)
Iosivas has quietly been productive with 5–82 and 3–49 lines in his last two games. If he finds the end zone, he’s a great bye-week dart throw.
Sleepers — Chase Brown (RB)
The resurgence of the Bengals’ passing game has opened running lanes, and Brown took advantage last week with 11 carries for 108 yards against Pittsburgh. He’s back on the flex radar as a change-of-pace weapon.
Sleepers — Noah Fant (TE)
Fant has quietly emerged as a sneaky red-zone threat, posting 4 catches and a TD last week. With the Jets’ defense missing key pieces, he’s a streaming sleeper in deeper leagues.
🛩️ New York Jets
Start 💪 — Breece Hall (RB)
Hall remains the only trustworthy fantasy option for the Jets. Despite inconsistent quarterback play, his explosive ability and receiving usage make him a solid flex play this week. Expect around 80 total yards and a shot at a score.
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Sit— Justin Fields (QB)
Fields gets the nod this week, but without his top target, it’s hard to trust him. The Bengals’ pass rush has been disruptive lately, and Fields could struggle to move the ball. Bench him until further notice.
Sit — Jets Defense
This once-dominant unit has lost its edge and faces a red-hot Bengals passing game. Avoid them in fantasy this week — the risk outweighs the reward.
🔮 Final Takeaway
Cincinnati’s offense is surging under Flacco, while the Jets limp into another tough matchup. Expect the Bengals to air it out early and often, putting this one away by halftime.
