Week 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers
C.J. Uzomah has been consistently involved in the offense. Last week, he caught four passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. It was only this third touchdown catch of the season which has been disappointing but more of a reflection of the Cincinnati offense.
Uzomah will face the Steelers who are 18th in aFPA to tight ends. The Bengals have struggled overall since Andy Dalton went down with an injury. That has affected Uzomah who should remain on the bench for Week 17 as a TE2.
Week 16 at Cleveland Browns
C.J. Uzomah has been quiet the last two weeks with only four receptions for 64 yards. He hasn't had many big games this season even though he has been involved in the offense. Both Bengals top receivers are out this week so Uzomah might get some more opportunities.
Uzomah has a good matchup against Cleveland who is 24th in aFPA to tight ends. But the lack of production lately and a struggling Bengals offense will continue to limit Uzomah who only ranks a TE2 for Week 16.
Week 15 vs. Oakland Raiders
C.J. Uzomah continues to put up consistent numbers although nothing to make him stand out in fantasy. Last week, he had three catches for 37 yards. His average over the last three games has been about 36 yards per game. He has not been a red zone threat as he has not scored a touchdown since Week 7.
Uzomah has a great matchup this week against Oakland who is dead last in the NFL in aFPA to tight ends. However, that is not enough to push Uzomah into your starting lineup as he rates a TE2 for Week 15. Keep him on the bench.
Week 14 at Los Angeles Chargers
C.J. Uzomah has been targeted 19 times in the last two games which resulted in 11 pass receptions. However, that has garnered him only 72 receiving yards and zero touchdowns in those games. With star receiver A.J. Green out for the season, the targets should remain, but only in the short passing game.
With only two touchdowns on the season, Uzomah doesn't seem much of a red-zone or big play threat. He will face the Chargers who are 11th in aFPA to tight ends. Those factors keep him on the bench for Week 14 as a TE2.
Week 13 vs. Denver Broncos
C.J. Uzomah tied his season-high with six receptions last Sunday, but the Bengals did lose quarterback Andy Dalton for the season. He was targeted a game-high 13 times but that number might not be the norm as No. 1 receiver A.J. Green should be returning this week.
Uzomah will face Denver who is 15th in aFPA to tight ends this season. With a backup quarterback now taking over, all of the Bengals players will take a fantasy hit. Uzomah only rates a TE2 for Week 13, so keep him on the bench.
Week 12 vs. Cleveland Browns
C.J. Uzomah caught three passes for 41 yards last week against the Ravens. He has had back-to-back weeks with three catches. The targets have been steady with him so the expectations have remained the same for Uzomah for most of the season.
The Browns are up next and are ranked 16th in aFPA to tight ends. We don't expect anything different this week so Uzomah remains a TE2 for Week 12 and should remain on your bench.
Week 11 at Baltimore Ravens
C.J. Uzomah has not been much of a factor lately. Last week, he was targeted four times and had three catches for 23 yards. This is after he was not targeted in the Bengals last game. The Bengals offense has struggled and it won't get any easier this week.
The Ravens are 15th in aFPA to tight ends so this is actually one of the better matchups for Cincy this week. However, don't expect too much from Uzomah. He ranks a low-end TE2 for Week 11 and should remain on your bench.
Week 10 vs. New Orleans Saints
After 15 targets in a two-week span, C.J. Uzomah has two over the past two games, including zero last week. Maybe that will change with AJ Green out and QB Andy Dalton needing to find some new weapons.
Uzomah will face a Saints defense that is ranked third in aFPA to tight ends. However, the recent lack of involvement keeps him from being ranked high despite the good matchup. Keep Uzomah on the bench as a solid TE2.
Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
C.J. Uzomah had a tough Week 7 with only two catches for 13 yards but it was salvaged with his second touchdown of the season. He was only targeted two times. It should be a good week for the Bengals and Uzomah has a great matchup against a Tampa defense that is ranked 31st in aFPA to tight ends.
Even with the good matchup, Uzomah remains a TE2 for Week 8. His targets have been very inconsistent since Tyler Eifert was lost for the season.
Week 7 at Kansas City Chiefs
C.J. Uzomah had a season-high seven targets last Sunday and it produced a season-high six receptions for 54 yards. QB Andy Dalton used injured tight end Tyler Eifert a lot in the Bengals offense and although Uzomah is not at the same level as Eifert, Dalton still sees him as a viable option.
Uzomah will face the Chiefs who are 30th in aFPA to tight ends this season. With the great matchup, Uzomah rates a high-end TE2 and even a starter if the bye weeks are taking your tight end out of the lineup for Week 7.
