Bengals' Samaje Perine: Four touches in Week 3 loss
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Perine turned three carries into nine yards and caught one pass on three targets for five yards during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for 26 yards.
Perine saw most of his offensive output in the first half and was limited to only one carry for zero gain in the second. His 18 offensive snaps were well behind Chase Brown's 40, and Perine figures to be limited to a rotational role in the Bengals' backfield this season unless Brown were to miss time. The Bengals will head home to host the Jaguars in Week 4.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Added to injury report
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Perine (knee) was listed as a non-participant at the Bengals' practice Thursday.
Perine was added to the injury report with an apparent knee injury after opening the week without a listed practice status Wednesday. The running back turned five carries into 20 yards and reeled in all three of his targets for 30 yards during the team's 33-27 win over the Buccaneers in Week 1, but he may have suffered a knee injury at some point during the contest. Perine will have another chance to practice Friday, but if he can't go Sunday against Houston, Tahj Brooks would stand to operate as the team's primary backup option behind Chase Brown in Cincinnati's backfield.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Efficient in Week 1 win
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Perine rushed five times for 20 yards and caught all three targets for 30 yards in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Perine was the only Bengals running back besides starter Chase Brown (16-56-1 rushing line) to record a carry, and the former also finished with Cincinnati's third-highest receiving yardage total. Perine fell off quite a bit as a pass catcher last year, finishing with just 17 receptions for 87 yards over 15 games, so his usage in that capacity Sunday was promising in terms of his potential fantasy value. The Bengals next make a trip to Houston, and though the Texans were one of the league's best defenses last year, they gave up 409 total yards to Buffalo on Sunday.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Backing up Brown
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Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.
In Cincinnati's preseason opener versus the Lions on Aug. 13, Perine was involved on the two drives in which Joe Burrow was leading the offense, and the running back had a seven-yard carry and gathered in both targets for 12 yards. While spelling Brown out of the backfield in 2025, Perine recorded 469 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs on 101 touches in 15 regular-season games. A similar workload can be expected from Perine in the coming campaign.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Continues to back up Brown
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Perine didn't see any action in Saturday's exhibition contest against the Bears.
The same applies to starting RB Chase Brown, which allowed the players looking to secure depth slotting behind the top duo to make their cases for roles ahead of Week 1. Perine is coming off a 2025 regular-season in which he recorded 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries, while adding 17 catches for 87 yards. As long as Brown remains healthy, Perine has minimal fantasy lineup value, but in the event that Brown misses time for any reason, the former would likely be in line to claim enough volume to merit streaming consideration, though it's also possible 2025 sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks would also factor in.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Remains in backup mix behind Brown
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Perine is set to reprise his backup role behind Chase Brown this coming season, John Sheeran of atozsports.com reports.
Like Brown, Perine is approaching the last year of his contract. In 15 regular-season contests during the 2025 campaign, Perine logged 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries, while adding 17 catches for 87 yards. As long as Brown remains healthy, Perine's fantasy value is modest, and it's also possible that 2025 sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks carves out a bigger role in 2026 after carrying the ball just 16 times as a rookie.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Totals 52 yards in loss
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Perine rushed eight times for 42 yards and caught three of four targets for 10 yards in Cincinnati's 20-18 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Perine's eight carries were his fourth-most in a game this season, and the veteran running back wraps up the 2025 campaign with 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries. He added 17 catches for 87 scoreless yards. Perine is under contract through 2026 on a $1.4 million salary. He'll turn 31 years old in September and likely isn't guaranteed to make the 53-man roster out of training camp next summer.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Returns for final series
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Perine (ankle) returned from injury in the Bengals' final offensive series during Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens. He finished the game with 14 carries for 42 yards and one catch for one yard on his only target.
Frequently, players with ankle injuries experience a decent amount of swelling subsequent to suffering the injury, so we'll track Perine's status heading into practice next week. Perine and Chase Brown split carries almost evenly Sunday, though Brown was far more involved in the passing game.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Right ankle injury
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Perine left with a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Ravens. His return is questionable.
Perine went down in a heap while trying to convert a third-down run. Prior to the injury, he had 10 carries for 34 yards, along with a catch for one yard.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Perine returned from a two-game absence with an ankle injury in Week 13 at Baltimore and had 14 carries for 39 yards and two catches for 15 yards on two targets. He'll continue to work behind Chase Brown, but Perine would be at least a flex option in all leagues if Brown were to miss any time. And you might be able to use Perine now as a flex in deeper leagues. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Fumbles in return to action
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Perine rushed 14 times for 39 yards and brought in both targets for 15 yards in the Bengals' 32-14 win over the Ravens on Thursday night. He also lost a fumble.
Perine returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury and saw only one fewer carry than backfield mate Chase Brown, but he gained exactly half of the latter's 78 rushing yards. Perine also lost his second fumble of the season at the Ravens' 14-yard line with just over five minutes remaining, but the Bengals were able to regain possession five plays later when they forced the ball from Zay Flowers after a reception. Perine should continue slotting into a relatively solid complementary role moving forward now that he's back to full health.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Logs full practice Tuesday
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Perine was a full participant at practice Tuesday.
Perine was estimated as a full participant for the Bengals' walk-through practice Monday, and he was able to run full drills Tuesday, keeping him on track to play Thursday in Baltimore. After missing the Bengals' previous two games, Perine should step back in as the top change-of-pace option behind starting running back Chase Brown.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Estimated as full participant Monday
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Perine (ankle) was estimated as a full participant on Monday's practice report, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Perine has missed each of the Bengals' past two contests after suffering a high-ankle sprain Week 9. With Tahj Brooks (concussion) already ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Ravens, Perine appears set to return behind Chase Brown. Perine had been handling a decent chunk of the pass-down and two-minute work for Cincinnati prior to his injury, so his return could be a small hit to Brown's fantasy outlook.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Missing second straight game
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Perine (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Listed as doubtful heading into Sunday after failing to practice in any fashion this week, Perine will unsurprisingly wind up missing a second straight game. His absence will clear the way for Tahj Brooks to serve as the No. 2 running back behind starter Chase Brown, who should continue to see increased involvement on passing downs sans Perine.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Officially doubtful for Week 12
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Perine (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Perine's doubtful designation was expected based on reporting from earlier in the week. He sprained his ankle in Week 9 against the Bears and hasn't played since. Chase Brown will likely maintain a near-monopoly on Cincinnati's backfield touches Sunday, with Tahj Brooks as the next man up if Perine's ruled out.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Won't play Sunday
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Perine (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
With Perine -- who didn't practice this week -- unavailable and targeting a return to action Sunday, Nov. 23 against the Patriots, Tahj Brooks is in line to serve as Chase Brown's top backup this weekend. The Bengals also have the option of elevating RBs Gary Brightwell and/or Kendall Milton from their practice squad ahead of Week 11 action.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Sits out another practice
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Perine (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Perine appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest against the Steelers due to a high-ankle sprain, though he hasn't been officially ruled out yet. If Perine is indeed ruled out for Sunday's contest, rookie Tahj Brooks will benefit from an opportunity to handle increased work behind Chase Brown.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: On mend from high-ankle sprain
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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that Perine sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Bears and will need a couple of weeks to recover, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Perine finished with five yards on his lone carry and was limited to six snaps (one on offense, five on special teams) before exiting Sunday's contest with the injury. Though Perine seems more likely than not to miss game action, he'll benefit from a Week 10 bye before the Bengals reassess his condition once they resume practicing ahead of their Week 11 game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16. Perine's early departure in Week 9 paved the way for starting running back Chase Brown to take on his largest snap share of the season (96 percent).
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Hurts ankle Sunday
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Perine exited Sunday's game against the Bears after sustaining a right ankle injury.
Before that, Perine had carried once for five yards. While he's sidelined, 2025 sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks is next up for backfield touches behind Chase Brown.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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Perine exploded with nine carries for 94 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 6 yards on one target in Week 8 at the Jets. He has been getting more work lately in tandem with Chase Brown, with at least six total touches in four games in a row, and Perine took advantage of the matchup with the Jets with some explosive plays, including a 32-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Perine would be a borderline starter in all leagues if Brown were to miss any time, and Perine is a potential flex option in deeper formats in his current role. He's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
