Third-year running back Jeremy Hill is expected to have a stronger 2016 season with the Cincinnati Bengals under new offensive coordinator Ken Zampese, according to The Enquirer’s Paul Denher. The Bengals beat writer predicts the offense will favor Hill’s power running style under Zampese’s rush-focused system. Hill will still split the workload with third-down RB Giovani Bernard.
Jeremy Hill could flourish in new offense, rise in fantasy potential
Cincinnati’s return to a run-first offense plays into Jeremy Hill’s running style. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Spin:
Hill is coming off a shaky sophomore season where he struggled to hold on to the ball and lost considerable playing time as a result. Many league owners are haunted by Hill’s roller coaster 2015 performance and will be on the fence about going down that road again. Still, Hill rushed over 200 times last season and despite his problem with coughing up the ball, he saw the end zone 11 times. A run-focused offense will only increase his touches and opportunities to find the end zone. Hill is a strong RB2 option and if he gets his fumble problem in check, he could do wonders for owners.
