Burrow anchors a high-floor, high-ceiling offense that relies on accuracy and rhythm, a steady fantasy cornerstone when weapons stay healthy.

Bengals’ defense looked porous in the segment, hinting at a high-variance Week 1 for offenses facing Cincinnati. This opens upside for opposing offenses but also cautions about relying on CIN’s unit to anchor defenses. The discussion frames Week 1 as a potential shootout risk for Cincinnati’s stars, especially if the offense stalls.

Trade-market references anchor the discussion, with the Bengals serving as a benchmark for RB value adjustments and historical deals (like Mixon) that inform Washington’s decisions about Robinson.

Burrow sits among the Tier 1 elite with exceptional passing volume and matchup-friendly offenses. In Superflex, he offers a consistent floor with weekly ceiling when the offense clicks. Drafting Burrow early sets a high baseline, but you’ll still need depth to navigate bye weeks and injuries.

Chase leads the pack as the premier WR option in Cincinnati, driving elite target share and explosive yarding. His role in the offense anchors fantasy rosters with weekly floor and ceiling, particularly in PPR settings where short-area targets translate into consistent points.