Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill has made an impression in training camp. He's running well ahead of BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the No. 2 back, and Bengals beat writer Paul Denher Jr. suggests that Hill could see up to 10-15 touches per game in the regular season.
Jeremy Hill could see 10-15 touches per game, fantasy stock continues to rise
Giovani Bernard is still the starter in Cincinnati, but rookie Jeremy Hill could end up cutting into his touches. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Giovani Bernard is the established starter in Cincinnati, but Hill figures to be a big part of the offense under new offensive coordinator Hue Jackson. The Bengals drafted Hill in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Fantasy impact: We could end up seeing a repeat of last year’s rotation between Bernard and Green-Ellis, but this time it’s a promising young player stealing carries from Bernard rather than a plodding veteran. The two will likely form a “thunder and lightning” duo, with Hill stealing goal line carries while Jackson utilizes Bernard’s pass-catching skills.
Both players are draftable in all fantasy formats and Hill might be a potential steal with his current ninth-round ADP.
He'll get his first NFL game action when the Bengals take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday's preseason opener.
