The Bengals arrive Week 1 with a remarkably clean injury slate for the opening game, a rarity in Zac Taylor’s tenure. Day 1 had no official names on the injury report, highlighting unprecedented health across the 53-man roster as Cincinnati heads into a fresh start. Joe Burrow’s durability is underscored by his full participation in practice, while Taylor’s stance on stamina and reps—boosted by an unusually active preseason—paints a picture of a squad primed to hit the ground running.

The absence of injuries mirrors last year’s trend but marks an even cleaner slate historically. With Burrow healthy and the depth tested by Amarius Mims, Kris Jenkins Jr., and Orlando Brown Jr. pushing for full-speed roles, fantasy managers can lean into confidence around Week 1 ceilings. The team emphasizes realistic, game-like drills in practice to build confidence for Sundays, while the overall health signals a high-floor start for key Bengals, especially in high-scoring lineups and DFS builds.