Newton is part of the Bengals secondary rotation, filling the mix behind the top corners and contributing in coverage as part of the week to week shuffle.

Newton started last week when Taylor-Britt was out; his matchup implications shift if he again faces Franklin on MNF, offering Denver a potential mismatch edge depending on Taylor-Britt's status.

<p>Extended run after Cam Taylor-Britt's injury; 55.6 PFF grade; allowed a TD; Mic’d Up honor as Cincinnati seeks a rebound.</p><p>The five-turnover disaster underscores a rough first half; the team will use practice time to fix discipline and ball security.</p>

Newton leads Cincinnati’s potential slot duties if Taylor-Britt is out, creating higher exposure for his role in coverage and potential tackles. His workload hinges on Taylor-Britt’s status and Hill’s alignment, influencing his fantasy and DFS value.

Newton’s role grew as Cincinnati leaned into its youthful CB corps, contributing meaningful snaps in the opener. His development is essential to the Bengals’ depth at corner, complementing Hill, Taylor-Britt and Turner as the rotation solidifies.