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@DET: #9 vs opposing DL - 12.40 FPA
Bye Week10Rank53% Rostered-% Change-WK 5 Pts3.50WK 6 Proj. Pts3.34
2021 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1MIN
Win, 27-24
1.50
2@CHI
Loss, 17-20
4.00
3@PIT
Win, 24-10
1.50
4JAX
Win, 24-21
3.50
5GB
Loss, 22-25
3.50
6@DET
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
7@BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
8@NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
9CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
10Bye  0.00
11@LV
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
12PIT
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
13LAC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
14SF
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
15@DEN
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
0.00
16BAL
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17KC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
18@CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
2021 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1MIN,
W 27-24
-----1.50
2@CHI,
L 17-20
11---4.00
3@PIT,
W 24-10
1----1.50
4JAX,
W 24-21
1----3.50
5GB,
L 22-25
2----3.50
6@DET,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
7@BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
8@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
9CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@LV,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
12PIT,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
13LAC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14SF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
15@DEN,
Sun 1:05 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
16BAL,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
18@CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Season-high six tackles in win

    Reader recorded six tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 24-21 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Reader did a decent job clogging up the middle, though Jaguars running back James Robinson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence combined to score three touchdowns on the ground, accounting for all of Jacksonville's points. The 27-year-old defensive tackle has 14 tackles and a sack through four games.

    Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first sack of season

    Reader totaled three tackles and one sack during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Reader only played in five games during his first season with the Bengals due to a quadriceps injury, but he looks poised to put his lost season behind him. The 27-year-old has played more than 50.0 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps in each game so far.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR

    Reader (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

    Analysis: The Bengals fears that Reader suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday's loss to the Ravens. While that hasn't been confirmed, his placement on IR means he won't be eligible to return until Week 10 against the Steelers, at the earliest. However, it's likely he's shut down for the season, which would push Christian Covington into a starting role alongside Geno Atkins.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to miss season

    The Bengals believe that Reader (knee) suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury during Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Ravens, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Reader will undergo additional medical evaluation in the coming days, but for now the Bengals are preparing for the eventuality of losing the starting defensive tackle for the year. Christian Covington, who had handled a rotational defensive role through the first four games of the season, stands to see additional snaps going forward.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Done for day

    Reader (knee) was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Ravens and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The injury thins out Cincinnati's front against Baltimore's potent rushing attack, thrusting 26-year-old Christian Covington into an important role along the interior defensive line. The newly acquired Reader collected just one tackle prior to his exit Sunday, but he had recorded 18 tackles, one tackle for loss and one QB hit Weeks 1 through 4.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bengals still struggle against run

    The Bengals, which overhauled their defense to better defend against the run with Reader as a key offseason signing, are 27th in rush yards allowed and last in the NFL in yards after contact, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: This is not to say that this lies at the feet of Reader - in fact, the team is pleased with his performance so far. But, Cincinnati has been strikingly poor in finishing tackles as a defensive unit, although they haven't been at full strength so far. The biggest absences have been Geno Atkins and Trae Waynes, who haven't played at all. Additionally, Mackensie Alexander and Logan Wilson missed the Week 4 game.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy moving forward

    Reader (muscle cramps) wasn't listed on Monday's injury report, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It was quite concerning when Reader was carted off the field during Sunday's loss to the Chargers, but it was indeed just muscle cramps, as he was a full participant in Monday's practice. He'll be counted on heavily in Thursday's matchup against the Browns, especially if Geno Atkins (shoulder) is unable to go.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Escapes serious injury

    Reader (muscle cramps) is probable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Chargers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Reader was carted off the field due to what initially looked to be a significant injury, so it's encouraging to see him listed as probable. As long as Reader remains off the field, however, the Bengals defense will face increased difficulty stopping the run.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Loses weight during offseason

    Reader said Wednesday that he's lost about 30 pounds since the end of last season, dropping his weight to around 317, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Reader often played nose tackle in Houston the past four seasons and showed some pass-rushing talent with 13 quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks in 2019. After defecting to Cincinnati on a four-year, $53 million contract, Reader probably envisions himself getting more opportunities to chase quarterbacks as a 3-technique tackle in a 4-3 defense. The change might mean sacrificing something against the run, but it's not like he'll be undersized at 317 pounds.

    Published: Wed, Aug 12 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signing with Bengals

    Reader is slated to sign a four-year, $53 million deal with the Bengals, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: That will make Reader -- who recorded 52 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Texans in 2019 -- the highest-paid nose tackle in the NFL, while Field Yates of ESPN notes that by adding him to the mix alongside Geno Atkins, the Bengals will now boast one of the best defensive tackle duos in the league.

    Published: Tue, Mar 17 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enters free agency

    Reader finished the 2019 season with career highs in tackles (52) and sacks (2.5) over 15 games.

    Analysis: Reader has been a durable staple at defensive tackle for the Texans, missing just three games over the last four years. Houston must decide if it's worth keeping 25-year-old run stuffer, who enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. The Texans ranked 25th in rushing defense, an aspect of defense where a nose tackle like Reader earns his salary. While running backs had a resurgence in the NFL in 2019, defending the pass remains the primary concern for all teams. Houston's pass defense…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 25 at 5:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Just three tackles in win

    Reader made three tackles (two solo) in Saturday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: That's two-straight three-tackle games for the 25-year-old. He's now up to 52 on the year (28 solo) with just 2.5 sacks.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four tackles Sunday

    Reader recorded four tackles (one solo) across 47 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Reader recorded a quarterback hit in the contest and played in 70 percent of the defensive snaps. The nose tackle will now shift his focus to Saturday's showdown with the Buccaneers.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:37pm by Rotowire.com
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