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Bengals' Drew Sample: No targets in Week 10
Drew Sample did not see any targets in Thursday's loss to the Ravens.Sample had his best game of the season with four catches and a touchdown in Week 9 against Las Vegas, but he was back to being a non-factor Thursday. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Bengals No. 1 tight end Mike Gesicki caught four passes (on nine targets) for 30 yards against Baltimore, and Tanner Hudson notched six catches (on seven targets) for 42 yards and a touchdown. Sample did finish second among the team's tight ends with 46 offensive snaps, but with zero receptions in seven of his 10 contests this season, he can't be counted on for offensive production on a weekly basis.
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Bengals' Drew Sample: Catches touchdown in win
Drew Sample hauled in all four of his targets for 14 yards and a touchdown during the Cincinnati Bengals' 41-24 win over the Raiders.Sample was one of four different Cincinnati receivers to haul in a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow during Sunday's blowout win. He's now caught eight of his nine targets for 42 yards and a touchdown across nine games this season.
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Bengals' Drew Sample: Goes without target Week 6
Drew Sample didn't draw a target while playing 26 of the Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Drew Sample: Three grabs in Week 2
Drew Sample secured all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.Sample played 33 of the Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Drew Sample: Not targeted in loss
Drew 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 Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Drew Sample: Lands three-year extension
Drew Sample has signed a three-year contract extension with the Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Drew Sample: Plays in all 17 games
Drew Sample played in all 17 games for the Cincinnati 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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Bengals' Drew Sample: Four targets in loss
Drew Sample caught three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.Sample saw his highest snap share of the season Sunday, playing 72 percent of the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive snaps. The veteran tight end caught three passes for the second-straight week, but he continued his string of modest production this season. In 16 games, Sample has recorded just 20 receptions for 156 and two touchdowns. The 27-year-old will look to stay involved and finish the season on a high note when the Bengals host the Browns in Week 18.
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Bengals' Drew Sample: Three catches against Steelers
Drew Sample caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.Sample's three receptions tied a season-high for the veteran, while his 38 yards were the most he's gained in a single contest in 2023. The 27-year-old played 55 percent of the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive snaps, ahead of both Tanner Hudson (50) and Mitchell Wilcox (23). Despite his increased involvement against the Steelers, Sample should remain far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Bengals' Drew Sample: Blocking role
Drew Sample was targeted once on 40 offensive snaps in Saturday's overtime win over the Vikings.Frequently Sample lined up in the backfield to help pick up the numerous blitzes from the Vikings' Brian Flores-designed defense. He hasn't had more than two targets in a game since Week 10.
Drew Sample
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