Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Tyler Eifert injury update: Bengals’ TE ruled out for fantasy owners
The Bengals’ leader in touchdowns has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 49ers. We break down the fantasy implications.
Eifert has been dealing with neck and head injuries over the past few weeks, and a concussion is what ruled him out of action for Week 15.
The Bengals held Eifert out of practice all three sessions after their star tight end left Week 14's game against the Steelers during the first drive of the game. It's clear that they don't want to take any chances with Eifert as the playoffs loom.
Fantasy impact: Returns from concussions are never easy to project with the NFL’s increased caution over head injuries, as well as the varying degrees of recovery time from athlete to athlete.
Eifert’s absence is an unfortunate blow to the lineups of fantasy owners who watched him amass a dozen touchdowns in his first 11 games, and a backup option will be needed during the fantasy semifinals.
Tyler Kroft will start in Eifert's place, but he does not deserve fantasy consideration despite a plus matchup at hand. Fantasy owners have no choice but to weather the storm and hope Eifert can be cleared in time for championship week.
