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Cincy Jungle fantasy football takes on Tahj Brooks
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Cincy Jungle about Tahj Brooks.
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All Cincy Jungle insights about Tahj Brooks
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Brooks took only two offensive snaps in Week 1, indicating he is well behind Samaje Perine on the depth chart and has minimal offensive role.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Brooks, the team's third running back, averaged only 3.8 yards per carry on 13 rushing attempts in preseason, failing to inspire confidence. Competitors Kentrel Bullock and Jamal Haynes both averaged more yards per carry and looked solid, but Brooks retained his spot after Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner's exempt list and Kaleb Johnson was traded away, leaving him without real competition.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source projects Tahj Brooks as a running back on the 53-man roster with no changes from previous editions.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Bengals running back competing for depth opportunities; hasn't consistently separated himself from competition; roster future uncertain following preseason finale against Philadelphia Eagles.NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
The former Texas Tech running back hasn't shown enough to make his roster spot feel completely secure; with competition at running back and the Bengals having other options available, Brooks faces an uncertain path to the 53-man roster.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals third running back spot was assumed to go to Brooks, but after a forgettable training camp and preseason performance, the position is now in question; poor camp/preseason creates opening for other candidates like undrafted Jamal Haynes to compete for the roster spot.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
JJ Zachariason projects Tahj Brooks as the third running back on the 53-man roster, noting that while he hasn't stood out running the football through two preseason games, his blocking and receiving skills look improved. Zachariason acknowledges this could be a spot where the Bengals make a waiver claim, indicating uncertainty about Brooks' roster security despite the projection.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Listed as a lock on the Bengals' 53-man roster at HB1, securing a guaranteed roster spot heading into the season.PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026
Running back Tahj Brooks looked good in the Bengals' 27-9 preseason victory over the Bears, getting 16 yards on just three carries, reflecting the emphasis on the running game under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Brooks entered the 2025 offseason with a legitimate opportunity to establish himself as Chase Brown's primary backup after being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his development has been fairly quiet through the first preseason game. The Bengals have several other backs competing for relatively few spots, including veteran Samaje Perine and undrafted rookies Kentrel Bullock and Jamal Haynes. Brooks doesn't necessarily need to have a bad preseason to lose this battle; he just needs someone else to make the Bengals believe they can get similar production elsewhere. The remaining jobs could come down to special teams, versatility, and who simply makes more plays over the final two preseason games.PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Listed as a lock on the 53-man roster; the source considers Brooks' roster spot completely secure heading into the regular season.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Tahj Brooks hasn't exactly done much to stand out in preseason, nor has any other back on the roster; the Bengals could make an addition at running back during final roster cuts.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Tahj Brooks has made receiving skills development a focal point of his offseason work, emphasizing route learning, making defenders miss in space, and explosiveness after the catch. Brooks views this skill expansion as critical to taking another step forward in the Bengals offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Brooks is grouped at RB3 on the Bengals' first 2026 depth chart, behind Chase Brown (RB1) and Samaje Perine (RB2), indicating a backup role in the running back rotation.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Brooks is projected to make the 53-man roster as the third running back and the source expects his role to be expanded in the 2025 season, suggesting increased offensive involvement.