The Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Joe Burrow.
Is Joe Burrow Playing in Week 14?
Burrow is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Burrow in Week 14?
Was Burrow in his borderline MVP form on Thursday night?
Not close.
Did he show enough to consider him a strong play for the remainder of this season?
Without a doubt.
In a road game against an improving Ravens defense, he completed 24-of-46 passes for 261 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He took just one sack, threw a touchdown against the blitz, and showed far more pocket mobility than I expected after the toe injury cost him over two months.
That’s all we needed, right? Breadcrumbs. No one expected a vintage performance; we were just happy to have Burrow back in our lives, and I thought he delivered.
What will I be looking for this weekend in terms of areas of growth? Here’s a look at how last week stacked up with his career rates in some categories that I often monitor when chasing fantasy upside.
Week 13 vs. Ravens
- 28.6% deep completion rate
- 4.7 YPA when pressured
- 65.2 red zone passer rating
Career
- 44.9% deep completion rate
- 6.8 YPA when pressured
- 96.3 red zone passer rating
We went from zero production to an upset win over a desperate rival. I’d say that’s a win for all involved. I’d have no problem rolling Burrow out there as my fantasy starter for the remainder of the way (assuming you were streaming the position every week, you can feel good about using that roster spot to add flex depth instead of rostering a second QB).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Burrow’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Burrow is projected to score 22.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Burrow to throw for 292 yards and 2.2 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Burrow could also add 12 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Bengals at Bills
The forecast for kickoff is 30 degrees Fahrenheit with 17 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
