Cam Taylor-Britt took a clear step forward in Week 2, pledging to fix Week 1 rust and earning a nod from Al Golden. Cincinnati’s defense is leaning into sharper perimeter play and tighter coverage behind him, with rotation options like DJ Turner and Josh Newton looming. The Week 2 emphasis on self‑scouting could determine his role trajectory and the unit’s overall upside as Hendrickson remains a disruptive edge.

Golden’s coaching edge and Taylor‑Britt’s accountability set a path for quicker reliability in the back end, framing fantasy angles on Bengals’ pass defense and elevating the stakes for receivers facing Cincinnati early in the season.