Cincinnati Bengals

Much of the Bengals' defensive prospects hinge upon their getting an extension done with All-Pro sack leader DE Trey Hendrickson. The team frequently engages in high-scoring affairs, making the D/ST susceptible to bad matchups, meaning lots of homework for fantasy managers. That said, new defensive coordinator Al Golden's unit does get a pair of dreamy assignments to begin 2025 (@CLE, JAX), so perhaps managers can capitalize on those before formulating an exit plan.