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Sample didn't draw a target while playing 26 of the Bengals' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants. Though Sample paced the Bengals four active tight ends in snaps, rookie Erick All was the only member of the quartet that drew a target on the evening. Sample has handled snap shares north of 40 percent in each of Cincinnati's first four contests, but he's on the field primarily for his prowess as a blocker. He's been targeted just four times across his 169 offensive snaps on the season.
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Sample secured all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs. Sample played 33 of the Bengals' 64 offensive snaps, splitting time with fellow tight ends Mike Gesicki and Erick All. The veteran's minimal production is to be expected with Gesicki operating as the clear top option at tight end while seeing a team-high nine targets in the contest. Going forward, Sample should not be trusted for fantasy purposes. The Bengals will host the Commanders in Week 3.
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Sample failed to record a single target in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Patriots. Despite not seeing a target Sunday, Sample played the most offensive snaps (27) of any Cincinnati tight end. The Bengals found it hard to move the ball against a formidable New England defense, and the veteran tight end wasn't a factor in the passing game. Teammate Mike Gesicki was the preferred target at tight end for Joe Burrow, seeing four targets in the contest. Sample will likely continue to see an uphill battle for targets when the Bengals square off against the Chiefs in Week 2.
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Sample has signed a three-year contract extension with the Bengals. Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the deal is worth $10.5 million. Sample is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he recorded 22 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. While the 2019 second-rounder is back in the fold, Sample's potential workload and in turn fantasy upside in 2024 hinges on what other moves the Bengals make at the tight end position in free agency and the draft.
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Sample played in all 17 games for the Bengals in 2023, recording 22 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns. The tight end finished the season second on the depth chart behind Tanner Hudson. Sample will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Cincinnati does not yet have any tight ends under contract for 2024.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11/03 | Las Vegas | 16 | 5.50 |
| 10 | 11/07 | @Baltimore | 24 | 7.75 |
| 11 | 11/17 | @Los Angeles | 12 | 5.00 |
| 12 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 13 | 12/01 | Pittsburgh | 20 | 6.25 |
| 14 | 12/09 | @Dallas | 22 | 7.14 |
| 15 | 12/15 | @Tennessee | 7 | 4.71 |
| 16 | 12/19 | Cleveland | 10 | 4.75 |
| 17 | 12/29 | Denver | 13 | 5.25 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Pittsburgh | 20 | 6.25 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 | 2 |
| 2023 | 27 | 22 | 163 | 2 | 9 | 7.41 | 24 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | -1.00 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 11 | 81 | 0 | 3 | 7.36 | 4 |
| 2020 | 53 | 40 | 349 | 1 | 16 | 8.72 | 32 |
| 2019 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 15 | 12 | 81 | 1 | 4 | 6.75 | 6 |
| Career | 108 | 84 | 649 | 3 | 30 | 7.73 |