Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert is listed as probable for this week’s game against the St. Louis Rams, according to the team’s official injury report. Eifert is tied for the NFL lead with 11 touchdowns this season.
Tyler Eifert listed as probable, top fantasy option this week
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert appears to be over a knee injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
Fantasy impact: Once upon a time there was a hotly contested debate about whether Eifert or ex-teammate Jermaine Gresham (now with the Arizona Cardinals) would emerge as the No. 1 tight end option in Cincinnati. There’s no debating who the top dog is now.
Eifert has truly put together a breakout season for himself and his fantasy owners. It comes at a time when the Bengals are one of the best teams in football and firing on all cylinders. Although they’ve taken two straight losses into this week’s game, Eifert remains a top fantasy option.
Fantasy owners should have never been worried about Eifert missing any time. Sure he’s been banged up throughout the year, but he has yet to miss a game, which is all that matters in the NFL. The Rams do possess a good defense, but Eifert has been the most reliable target in quarterback Andy Dalton’s offense this season.
