Tinsley burst onto the scene with a multi-touchdown preseason showing, six targets, five receptions, and 73 yards, catching Burrow’s eye and cementing a spot on the Bengals' receiver depth chart behind Chase and Higgins; a deep dynasty stash with real roster potential if the opportunity arises.

Tinsley’s presence with Cincinnati is notable as he connects with Browning in a late surge to turn the game. He’s shown the ability to compete at the NFL level and could carve out a role in the Bengals’ receiver corps with a strong preseason. Fantasy managers should watch his usage and target share as he becomes a factor, especially if the Bengals lean on a more diverse passing attack.

Mitchell Tinsley emerged as a real preseason spark for Cincinnati, flashing reliable hands, yak ability, and red-zone potential in the Bengals’ drillwork and a 5-for-73 line with 2 scores against Washington. His UDFA background and February futures deal with Cincinnati frame him as a high-upside depth piece whose usage could grow if he keeps winning contested-catch opportunities and develops route discipline in camp.

Mitchell Tinsley emerged as Cincinnati’s surprise spark in the Washington preseason game, catching five passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns in the second quarter. His performance amplified questions about the Bengals’ final WR roster spots and underscored his camp-driven trust with the coaching staff, bolstering his case to stick on the 53.

Mitchell Tinsley delivered a preseason moment for Cincinnati, snagging two high-difficulty TD passes and showing off acrobatics that underscored his upside as a depth option behind Cincinnati’s top WRs. His performance signals a potential role in the passing game, particularly if Cincinnati leans into him during early-season reps.