Fantasy Football Previews - Week 1 - Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens

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Bengals

Andy Dalton has a tough matchup and should be on your bench this week.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis' outlook isn't bright in Week 1, but he has value as a low-end flex play. He'll see more work with Bernard Scott (hand) out of commission.

A.J. Green should be in your lineup even though the matchup could keep his numbers in check. Brandon Tate and Armon Binns are sketchy fantasy plays, but a big play isn't out of the question for Tate.

Jermaine Gresham (knee) seems to be poised for a breakthrough season, but it may not get off to a good start.

Ravens

Cincy's secondary is banged up, so if you were in a bind, Joe Flacco wouldn't be the worst solution. But in Week 1, there should be little that would prompt you to start him over your QB1.

Ray Rice is usually a no-brainer, even against a potentially strong run D.

Torrey Smith should have a chance to take advantage of the Bengals' injuries, as should Anquan Boldin, to a lesser extent.

Ed Dickson, coming off an injury, isn't a safe play at a deep position.

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Bengals fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
25	Bench	Andy Dalton
32	Flex	BenJarvus Green-Ellis
60	Bench	Brian Leonard
--	INJ	Bernard Scott
3	1	A.J. Green
66	Bench	Brandon Tate
86	Bench	Mohamed Sanu
97	Bench	Armon Binns
14	INJ	Jermaine Gresham

Ravens fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
20	1 or bench	Joe Flacco
3	1	Ray Rice
70	Bench	Bernard Pierce
14	2	Torrey Smith
41	3 or flex	Anquan Boldin
73	Bench	Jacoby Jones
98	Bench	Tandon Doss
19	Flex or bench	Ed Dickson
41	Bench	Dennis Pitta

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Bengals latest news and notes

Bengals | Team returning to TV show Hard Knocks

For the second time in five seasons, the Cincinnati Bengals will appear as the featured team on HBO's series "Hard Knocks: Training Camp." Philadelphia Daily News reporter Paul Domowitch originally reported the story, which was later confirmed by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Bengals | Robert Sands cut

The Cincinnati Bengals waived FS Robert Sands.

Bengals | Andre Smith to miss minicamp, to be fined

Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith is will miss minicamp this week, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. "He's dealing with something he's got to get through." According to Joe Danneman of Fox 19 in Cincinnati, Lewis indicated that Smith is absent because of a personal reason not related to his January arrest for gun possession in an Atlanta airport. Smith's absence is also unrelated to his contract or on-field issues, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Lewis stated that the Bengals will find Smith for not showing up. "You have to be fair. There have to be ramifications," the coach said, according to Danneman. Smith can be fined $66,150 if he misses all three days of the mandatory minicamp. He didn't attend any of the team's organized team activities.

Bengals | Andre Smith a no-show for mandatory minicamp

Cincinnati Bengals OT Andre Smith did not report Tuesday, June 11, to mandatory minicamp but has been in contact with the team and should arrive shortly. His absence is related to a personal issue.

Bengals | Adam Jones pleads not guilty

Cincinnati Bengals CB Adam Jones pleaded not guilty to an assault charge stemming from his arrest for allegedly striking a woman on the evening of Wednesday, June 5. On Monday, June 10, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said of the incident to ESPN, "We're aware of it and will review the facts at the appropriate time."

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Ravens latest news and notes

Ravens | Happy with Bryant McKinnie's conditioning

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said OT Bryant McKinnie did well during offseason workouts and is happy that McKinnie is working on his conditioning. "Bryant did a really good job," Harbaugh said. "He moved really well in this camp, as well as he moved at the end of the year last year when he started practicing so well and playing so well. He looks healthy, and he will continue to work on his conditioning. He seems to be very committed. Love the way he's playing and his effort."

Ravens | Ray Rice ready to lead

Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice said he's ready to step into a leadership role for the team. "A leadership role is something I definitely don't mind taking upon now, because I was mentored by one of the greatest leaders probably ever to play the game in Ray Lewis," Rice said. "A lot of his leading was by example, and when he spoke, everybody listened because they had that respect for him. So I think being a leader comes with how much respect people have for you. These guys look at the way I work and they understand that my actions are going to show on the field."

Ravens | Three expected to compete for ILB job

Baltimore Ravens LBs Arthur Brown, Daryl Smith and Josh Bynes are expected to compete for one of the starting inside linebacker jobs during training camp.

Ravens | Arthur Brown on schedule

Baltimore Ravens LB Arthur Brown (hernia) said he is on schedule to fully participate once training camp begins. He was able to participate in team drills during minicamp but could not participate in a full practice.

Ravens | Tandon Doss does well during workouts

Baltimore Ravens WR Tandon Doss looked quicker during minicamp than he was last season and appears to be playing with more confidence. He could compete for a starting job if he continues to make plays during training camp.

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Bengals - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	DL Robert Geathers (knee), TE Donald Lee (thigh), TE Jermaine Gresham (knee), QB Andy Dalton (biceps), LB Dan Skuta (head)
QUESTIONABLE	CB Jason Allen (quadriceps)
DOUBTFUL	RB Bernard Scott (hand), DL Carlos Dunlap (knee)
OUT	CB Dre Kirkpatrick (knee)
PUP	DL Pat Sims (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE	CB Taveon Rodgers (shoulder), FS Robert Sands (chest), C Kyle Cook (ankle), CB Shaun Prater (knee), CB Brandon Ghee (wrist), OG Travelle Wharton (knee), SS Tony Dye (ankle)

Ravens - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	SS Sean Considine (head), LB Courtney Upshaw (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE	CB Asa Jackson (illness)
DOUBTFUL	OT Jah Reid (leg)
PUP	LB Terrell Suggs (knee), WR David Reed (knee)
INJURED RESERVE	DL Mike McAdoo (Achilles'), TE Matt Balasavage (ankle), SS Emanuel Cook (leg), LB Steve Baggs (leg), LB Darryl Blackstock (leg), TE Bruce Figgins (shoulder), RB Damien Berry (neck/shoulder), DL Ryan McBean (ankle), WR Tommy Streeter (foot), OG Justin Boren (foot), LB Ricky Brown (head)

Bengals fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Dalton, Andy	QB	287.00	3796	27	51	135	4	0	0	0
Green, A.J.	WR	204.00	0	0	4	38	0	102	1430	11
Gresham, Jermaine	TE	96.00	0	0	0	0	0	66	744	5
Green-Ellis, BenJarvus	RB	86.00	0	0	157	694	3	15	60	0
Hawkins, Andrew	WR	72.00	0	0	6	30	0	53	548	4
Sanu, Mohamed	WR	43.00	73	1	5	15	0	16	154	4
Jones, Marvin	WR	31.00	0	0	3	47	0	21	235	1
Binns, Armon	WR	25.00	0	0	0	0	0	18	210	1
Tate, Brandon	WR	24.00	0	0	1	0	0	13	211	1
Charles, Orson	TE	7.00	0	0	0	0	0	8	101	0
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Ravens fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Flacco, Joe	QB	373.00	4957	33	40	38	3	0	0	0
Rice, Ray	RB	255.00	0	0	341	1449	11	69	566	1
Boldin, Anquan	WR	172.00	0	0	1	3	0	87	1301	8
Smith, Torrey	WR	160.00	0	0	4	9	0	60	1088	10
Pitta, Dennis	TE	135.00	0	0	0	0	0	75	832	10
Pierce, Bernard	RB	74.00	0	0	147	734	1	8	55	0
Jones, Jacoby	WR	65.00	0	0	1	6	0	35	553	3
Dickson, Ed	TE	24.00	0	0	0	0	0	27	315	0
Taylor, Tyrod	QB	18.00	179	0	14	73	1	0	0	0
Doss, Tandon	WR	14.00	0	0	0	0	0	7	123	1
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Bengals depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Andy Dalton	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	Chris Pressley	Mohamed Sanu	A.J. Green	Jermaine Gresham	Mike Nugent
Josh X. Johnson	Giovani Bernard	John Conner	Marvin Jones	Andrew Hawkins	Tyler Eifert
John Skelton	Bernard Scott		Brandon Tate	Cobi Hamilton	E. Alex Smith
Zac Robinson	Cedric Peerman		Ryan Whalen	Dane Sanzenbacher	Orson Charles

Ravens depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Joe Flacco	Ray Rice		Torrey Smith	Jacoby Jones	Dennis Pitta	Justin Tucker
Tyrod Taylor	Bernard Pierce	Kyle Juszczyk	David Reed	Tandon Doss	Ed Dickson
Caleb Hanie	Bobby Rainey		Tommy Streeter	Deonte Thompson	Alex Silvestro
	Anthony Allen		Aaron Mellette	LaQuan Williams	Matt Furstenburg