Samaje Perine

Running Back
RB
 / Cincinnati Bengals
 / Bengals

Player Stats

Touchdowns TD Rushing Yards Yd Receiving Yards Yd Receptions Rec Targets Tar
6 394 287 38 51

Player News

Samaje Perine Not a Viable Fantasy Option in Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine agreed to a two-year deal in March, marking his third stint with the team. He spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he accounted for only two touchdowns. It's safe to say Perine was most productive during his previous tenure with the Bengals. However, Chase Brown is the undisputed No. 1 option on the depth chart, and he isn't projected to leave many snaps for Perine or rookie Tahj Brooks. Fantasy managers can expect the 29-year-old ... [Read More]
Is Samaje Perine or Tahj Brooks the RB2 for the Bengals? Which Cincinnati Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?
As the 2025 NFL regular season approaches, one of the most intriguing position battles in Cincinnati Bengals camp isn't at quarterback or wide receiver; it's behind featured running back Chase Brown, where a veteran and a rookie are vying for the RB2 role. Brown is coming off a strong sophomore campaign with 990 rushing yards on 229 carries and enters the season as the unquestioned lead back in Zac Taylor's offense. After moving on from Joe Mixon two offseasons ago, the Bengals made it clear ... [Read More]
Samaje Perine Totals Three Touches In Week 12
Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine took his lone carry for 13 yards and caught both of his targets for an additional 12 yards in the team's 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. He also racked up 104 yards on three kick returns with a long gain of 56. Despite logging 32% of Kansas City's snaps, Perine was held to only three touches out of the backfield, even though he was effective on his sole rush attempt. Backfield mate Kareem Hunt dominated backfield touches yet again, ... [Read More]
Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 3 - Quentin Johnston, Alec Pierce, Samaje Perine, and More
We are just two weeks into the regular season, and many teams are searching for the eject button. I have a team whose entire bench is injured players. But no one wants to hear you complain, so why bother?What you need to do is work your hardest to keep your team afloat these next few weeks. If you can hang around .500, you will be in the playoff race. And if your team gets healthy, all you have to do is get in and you can win it all.You may have to be aggressive on waivers, but this is when you ... [Read More]
Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 2: Tank Bigsby, Samaje Perine, Jalen McMillan, Demarcus Robinson, Colby Parkinson, Sam Darnold, and more
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL campaign had plenty of excitement, but there weren't many surprising performances from players available on deep league waivers. Last year in Week 1, we saw players like Puka Nacua, Tyler Allgeier, and Jakobi Meyers have fantastic season-opening games. This year, the choices are less obvious, so we'll have to do a deeper dive. Everything is a bit more speculative in Week 1 this time around.The top waiver wire adds are often obvious for traditional 10 and 12-team leagues, ... [Read More]