Fantasy Player Profile
vs. CLE: #23 vs opposing TE - 15.12 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | LAC, | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1.70 |
| 2 | @CLE, | - | - | 45 | - | - | 11.50 |
| 3 | @PHI, | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1.10 |
| 4 | JAX, | - | - | 47 | - | - | 7.70 |
| 5 | @BAL, | - | - | 22 | - | - | 4.20 |
| 6 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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First catchless game of 2020
Sample didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Sample has largely underwhelmed since C.J. Uzomah (Achilles) was ruled out for the season, as he's posted a 6-70-0 line while getting targeted just nine times over the last four games. He's getting plenty of playing time, recording at least a 75 percent snap share in each contest. The 2019 second-round pick's not dependable in redraft fantasy leagues, but he'll be a valuable DFS option if he happens to fall into the end zone.
Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Only two targets
Sample caught both of his targets Sunday against the Ravens, netting 22 yards.
Analysis: The Bengals next face the Colts, who allowed 10 targets and five catches to Austin Hooper in Week 5, so Sample might have a bigger role Week 6.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 8:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Very active day
Sample had three catches for 47 yards on five targets in the Bengals' win over Jacksonville on Sunday. He also was the targeted receiver on Joe Burrow's lone interception, a play in the end zone where Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack outfought Sample for the ball after it initially ricocheted off of Sample's facemask.
Analysis: Sample was on the field for 64 offensive plays (85 percent), more than any of the other Bengals running backs, wide receivers or fellow tight end Cethan Carter. Despite the end-zone miscue, he's becoming more than just a blocking or check-down tight end for Burrow.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Permanent role
With C.J. Uzomah out for the season, Sample is in line for a permanent role at tight end with the Bengals, sharing the snaps with Cethan Carter and Mason Schreck.
Analysis: It was a bit of a surprise that the Bengals took Sample in the second round last season, especially as he had little in the way of receiving history at the University of Washington. Now with Uzomah out, Sample has been thrust into a prominent role as a check-down option for Joe Burrow beginning with a matchup against the Eagles, which just gave up three touchdowns to the Rams' Tyler Higbee last week.
Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Co-team-high catch total in loss
Sample secured seven of 10 targets for 45 yards in the Bengals' 35-30 loss to the Browns on Thursday.
Analysis: The 2019 second-round pick's role in the passing game quickly become more prominent upon C.J. Uzomah's Achilles injury in the fourth quarter. Sample caught several short passes down the stretch as Joe Burrow checked down underneath against the Browns' nickel and dime defenses, and he was able to make good uses of his opportunities overall. The University of Washington product saw his rookie season cut short due to a Week 10 ankle injury, but if Uzomah's injury is deemed to be a long-term one,…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 9:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Clean bill of health
Sample (ankle) is healthy and ready to go for 2020, James Rapien of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: Sample's rookie season with the Bengals was cut short after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 10, but prior to that he had accrued just 30 yards on five receptions. The 24-year-old was selected by Cincinnati in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite playing a limited role on offense last season, Tyler Eifert's departure for Jacksonville could open up an expanded role in 2020. Sample will presumably compete with C.J. Uzomah for playing time and targets.
Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Ticketed for expanded role
The Bengals expect Sample (ankle) to handle a larger role in 2020, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 2019 second-round pick operated as the Bengals' No. 3 tight end during his rookie season, recording five catches on 108 offensive snaps in nine games before a high-ankle sprain sent him to injured reserve. He'll now have a chance to take on some of the work that previously went to Tyler Eifert, who saw 63 targets last season before signing with the Jaguars in March. C.J. Uzomah is also a candidate to handle some of those snaps and targets, and he'll likely line up as the No. 1 tight end…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 8 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
Sample (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Bengals on Saturday, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Sample suffered a high-ankle sprain Nov. 11 in a matchup with the Ravens. The severity of the injury will keep him out for the remainder of the year. Drafted in the second round, the rookie tight end will finish his season with five receptions for 30 yards in nine games.
Published: Sat, Dec 7 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out again
Sample (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Browns, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Sample is set to miss a fourth straight game due to his lingering right ankle injury. The Bengals will roll with Tyler Eifert, C.J. Uzomah, Mason Schreck and Cethan Carter at the tight end position in Cleveland on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Remains out Week 13
Sample (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample will miss his third straight game since suffering the right ankle injury Week 10 against the Ravens. Tyler Eifert and C.J. Uzomah are the team's only healthy tight ends since Cethan Carter (concussion) also has been ruled out.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with serious ankle issue
Sample has a high-ankle sprain, and he's considered a candidate for IR, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Sample will undergo additional testing to determine a timeline for his return, but the winless Bengals may opt to shut down their rookie second-rounder to avoid him unnecessarily aggravating the injury. The nature of the injury will keep him out at least through Week 11's matchup against the Raiders. Cethan Carter will work as the No. 3 tight end in Sample's place.
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Sports walking boot
Sample wore a boot on his right foot after injuring his ankle during Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Sample didn't return after sustaining this injury Sunday, and his status is uncertain for Week 11's matchup against the Raiders. We'll know more when the Bengals release their first official injury report following Wednesday's practice. Sample has five catches for 30 yards this year, and Cethan Carter would bump into the No. 3 role if Sample's unable to play.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Injures ankle Sunday
Sample was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with an ankle injury, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sample hauled in a three-yard pass before exiting the contest. If he's unable to return, Cethan Carter could see an increase in duties behind Tyler Eifert and C.J. Uzomah.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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- Burrow hangs in the pocket for tough fadeaway toss to SampleSun, Oct 4 at 11:13am
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hangs in the pocket for tough fadeaway toss to tight end Drew Sample.
- CIN-WAS 90Thu, Aug 15 at 7:50pm
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hangs in the pocket for tough fadeaway toss to tight end Drew Sample.
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