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Cincinnati Bengals defense

Cincinnati Bengals defense fantasy outlook for week 9 at ATL. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard6.10.0 to 14.0DEF13
Half PPR6.10.0 to 14.0DEF13
PPR6.10.0 to 14.0DEF13

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4JAX———4.0
Week 5MIA———9.0
Week 7BAL———10.0
Week 8TEN———4.0

Season range

59.0 points so far; 112.4 projected for the season (80% range 90.8 to 134.0, half PPR, 10 games left).

Cincinnati Bengals defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs TB18.05.6DEF1
Week 2@ HOU11.05.7DEF5
Week 3@ PIT3.07.1DEF20
Week 4vs JAX4.05.8DEF22
Week 5@ MIA9.08.1DEF9
Week 6Bye———
Week 7@ BAL10.05.8DEF3
Week 8vs TEN4.08.6DEF17
Week 9@ ATL—6.1upcoming
Week 10vs PIT—5.8upcoming
Week 11@ WAS—5.0upcoming
Week 12vs NO—5.0upcoming
Week 13@ CLE—5.0upcoming
Week 14vs KC—5.0upcoming
Week 15@ CAR—5.8upcoming
Week 16@ IND—5.6upcoming
Week 17vs BAL—5.2upcoming
Week 18vs CLE—5.0upcoming

Cincinnati Bengals defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

59.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (8.4 a game), DEF5 so far. PPR 59.0, standard 59.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks233.3
Interceptions40.6
Fumble recoveries71.0
Defensive TDs10.1
Safeties10.1
Points allowed15221.7

Cincinnati Bengals defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 53.5 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.3 a game), DEF20 the rest of the way. PPR 53.5, standard 53.5.

He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF5 to date, DEF20 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.

Start or sit Cincinnati Bengals defense in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Cincinnati Bengals defense is DEF13 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Cincinnati Bengals defense a 43% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Cincinnati Bengals defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

6.1 half-PPR points (6.1 PPR, 6.1 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 14.0.

Should I start Cincinnati Bengals defense in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Cincinnati Bengals defense is DEF13 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Cincinnati Bengals defense a 43% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Cincinnati Bengals defense scored in 2026?

59.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (8.4 per game), DEF5 at his position; 59.0 in PPR and 59.0 in standard.

What is Cincinnati Bengals defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 53.5 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (5.3 a game), DEF20 the rest of the way. PPR 53.5, standard 53.5.

Should I trade for Cincinnati Bengals defense?

He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF5 to date, DEF20 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Cincinnati Bengals defense injured?

Cincinnati Bengals defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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