Andrei Iosivas Injury News & Updates

Iosivas brought in five of seven targets for 66 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for four yards in the Bengals' 47-42 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Iosivas tied a season high in receptions and targets while generating the second-best receiving yardage tally of the campaign. The third-year wideout also recorded his first touchdown of the season at a key moment, making a nine-year scoring grab with just under a minute remaining to complete a rally from a 41-27 fourth-quarter deficit. Iosivas remains a clear tertiary option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the Bengals' air attack, but given how prolific Joe Flacco has proven to be in Zac Taylor's offense and Cincinnati's league-worst defense, he retains deep-league fantasy appeal for the time being.

Iosivas failed to secure any of his three targets in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Iosivas was held without a catch for the third time this season despite playing a solid 80 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps Sunday. The 26-year-old continued to operate as Cincinnati's No. 3 wide receiver behind both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, though that role has not led to much fantasy production this season. With Chase and Higgins commanding such a large target share in the Bengals' offense, Iosivas will continue to struggle to make much noise in the stat sheet on a weekly basis. Barring injuries, the third-year wideout is best ignored for fantasy purposes. Next up for the Bengals is a Week 9 matchup against the Bears.

Iosivas had three catches for 49 yards in Thursday's win over the Steelers on four targets. He dropped one pass early in the game.

Iosivas made a big impact late in the third quarter, hauling in a 40-yard reception to convert a 3rd-and-4 play when the Bengals were trying to extend a three-point lead.

Iosivas had just one catch for five yards on four targets in the Week 6 loss to the Packers, with the three incompletions all coming on catchable balls.

So far the Bengals have resisted calls to replace Iosivas with Mitchell Tinsley or Jermaine Burton. Iosivas played 38 snaps last week and hasn't played fewer than 35 snaps in any week, whereas Tinsley was limited to 10 offensive snaps against the Brewers and Burton can't find the field at all.

Iosivas recorded five receptions on seven targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Lions.

Jake Browning took to the air 40 times as Cincinnati tried to fight back from a multi-score deficit for nearly the entire game, though Iosivas didn't wait until garbage time to produce. He drew a target on the team's first offensive possession and had three catches for 37 yards by halftime. He then went on to record a 30-yard reception -- the Bengals' second-longest play from scrimmage -- in the fourth quarter to cap his day. This was one of Iosivas' biggest roles in a meaningful game during his career, particularly with both Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase healthy, though it's difficult to trust that continuing heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Packers.

Iosivas secured his lone target for 22 yards and rushed once for five yards in Monday's 28-3 loss to the Broncos.

Iosivas played 43 of the Bengals' 48 offensive snaps, behind Ja'Marr Chase (46) and ahead of Tee Higgins (40). The wideout's 90 percent snap share was a high mark so far this season. Through four games, Iosivas has recorded just two catches for 34 yards on six targets. Despite his increase in playing time, the third-year receiver should remain far off the fantasy radar on a struggling offense with quarterback Jake Browning at the helm. Next up for the Bengals is a matchup against the Lions in Week 5.

Iosivas caught one pass for 12 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but drew a critical pass interference penalty on Travis Hunter to extend the Bengals' game-winning drive on a 4th-and-5 play.

Iosivas was more involved this week than in Week 1, but it's still a battle to find the field, particularly with the Bengals running more plays with two tight ends on the field.

Iosivas was not targeted in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.

Iosivas operated as the Bengals' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday, playing 65 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Meanwhile, Cincinnati's top duo at wideout, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, saw snap shares of 87 and 79 percent, respectively. With plenty of mouths to feed on offense in Chase, Higgins, Chase Brown, Noah Fant, and Mike Gesicki, Iosivas will be extremely difficult to trust for anything close to consistent fantasy production. Iosivas should remain far off the fantasy radar when the Bengals host the Jaguars in Week 2.

Iosivas wasn't targeted during Thursday's preseason game at Philadelphia, but he played 11 of 15 snaps with the first-team offense, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Ja'Marr Chase took all 15 snaps, with Higgins and Iosivas getting 11 apiece and Charlie Jones chipping in for three. Noticeably absent was 2024 third-round pick Jermaine Burton, who is said to be doing much better this summer after making a poor impression last year. In any case, Iosivas picked up where he left off last year, having finished 2024 with 61 targets despite ranking 11th among wideouts in routes run (51). The Bengals could still give Burton, Jones or someone else a shot in the No. 3 WR role at some point.

Iosivas, who has been having a strong training camp, per Ben Baby of ESPN, turned in another strong effort Wednesday.

Iosivas is coming off a 2024 regular season in which he recorded a 36/479/6 receiving line (on 61 targets) in 17 games, while working alongside star WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who both subsequently signed long-term extensions with the Bengals. While Iosivas is no threat to supplant either of the team's top two options at his position, the third-year player's continued development, in particular in terms of his contested-catch ability -- which was on display during Wednesday session -- should help keep him on the fantasy radar despite a target share that figures to be modest as long as Chase and Higgins remain healthy.

Iosivas said Thursday he's added roughly 15 pounds this offseason, bulking up to a weight of 220 as part of his workout regimen, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

Iosivas officially weighed in at 205 pounds last season but said he usually played at nearer to 207, so his offseason transformation has already been drastic. The 2023 sixth-round pick said he aims to play between 215-220 pounds in 2025, saying "that'd be ideal because I really feel like I'm moving better and I'm faster and stronger." At 6-foot-3, Iosivas is already a dangerous target in the red zone, having scored six times on just 36 catches in 2024. If Iosivas' claim that his added size and strength hasn't negatively impacted his quickness translates to on-field activities, he'll be primed to enter Year 3 as significant ancillary complement to top wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, both of whom inked massive long-term deals with Cincinnati in March.

Iosivas brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Bengals' 19-17 win over the Steelers on Saturday night.

Iosivas remained in a modest role despite the early exit of Tee Higgins due to an ankle injury, posting his second-lowest reception total since Week 11 and his fewest receiving yards since Week 9. Iosivas did finish the regular season with a career-best 36-479-6 line on 61 targets, and if the Bengals do make the postseason by virtue of a Broncos loss and Dolphins loss or tie Sunday, the second-year wideout could be due for a bump in opportunity in the wild-card round if Higgins is sidelined.

Iosivas reeled in three of four targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Broncos.

Iosivas caught three passes for the second straight week, though he wasn't able to find the end zone against as he did in Week 16 against Cleveland. The 25-year-old wideout played 79 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps, behind Ja'Marr Chase and ahead of Tee Higgins, who had snap percentages of 88 and 69 percent, respectively. Iosivas' four targets were well behind Chase (15), Higgins (12) and tight end Mike Gesicki (12). The Princeton product should continue to be an ancillary piece of the Bengals' passing attack, capping his potential for consistent fantasy production. Iosivas is best ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Steelers.

Iosivas brought in all three targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 24-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Iosivas came down with one of Joe Burrow's three touchdown passes, making a six-yard grab just before the midway point of the second quarter to put Cincinnati up by two scores. Iosivas' yardage total was a new career-high figure as well, and he's now posted at least three receptions in four of the last five games. Iosivas will remain a deep-league option in a Week 17 home matchup against the Broncos on Saturday afternoon thanks to Burrow's talent and the Bengals' pass-centric approach.

Iosivas secured one of his four targets for five yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the Titans.

Iosivas' five receiving yards Sunday accounted for his lowest total in a game in which he recorded at least one catch. The second-year wideout played 87 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps against the Titans, accounting for his highest snap share over the past five contests. Despite the increased playing time, Iosivas had a quiet day on the field while fellow wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remained the focal points of Cincinnati's aerial attack. Fully entrenched as the Bengals' No. 3 wide receiver, the Princeton product should not be trusted for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Browns.

Iosivas played 48 of the Bengals' 71 snaps on offense and recorded four receptions for 41 yards on five targets in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

While Iosivas outproduced No. 2 wideout Tee Higgins (2-23-0 receiving line on five targets), both players took back seats in the passing game to Ja'Marr Chase (7-87-1 on 10 targets) and Chase Brown (4-43-1 on six targets). Brown's passing-game role may be more volatile from week to week, but Chase is the Bengals' clear No. 1 option, and Higgins' poor showing in Week 14 looks to be more of an outlier performance. Even in a prolific passing attack, Iosivas doesn't look like he'll be able to carve out consistent enough volume to make for an appealing fantasy option in any given week.

Iosivas caught three of four targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.

Iosivas' touchdown in Week 13 was his fifth of the 2024 campaign, and the Bengals' No. 3 wideout has now recored 23 catches for 309 yards in the 12 games he's played this season. The second-year receiver found the end zone on a three-yard pass from Joe Burrow late in the fourth quarter to bring Cincinnati within one score, but ultimately the Bengals were not unable to get the job done. Iosivas remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes with such limited volume behind fellow receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals visit the Cowboys in Week 14.

Iosivas caught all three of his targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.

Iosivas saw his playing time take a hit Sunday with the return of Tee Higgins to the lineup, but the second-year wideout recorded his highest yardage total since Week 3. Though Iosivas has shown flashes this season, his role as the No. 3 wide receiver with both Ja'Marr Chase and Higgins healthy will limit his potential for consistent fantasy production. The Princeton product would be best left out of fantasy lineups when the Bengals return from their Week 12 bye to face the Steelers in Week 13.

Iosivas recorded two catches on four targets for 29 yards Thursday in a Week 10 loss to the Ravens.

Iosivas logged the second-most catches and yards among Cincinnati wideouts in the contest, though his production was nearly unnoticeable compared to Ja'Marr Chase's huge 11-catch, 264-yard, three-touchdown performance. It's also worth noting that two tight ends (Tanner Hudson and Mike Gesicki) registered more targets, catches and yards than Iosivas, as did running back Chase Brown. Iosivas has served as the Bengals' No. 2 wideout over the past three weeks while Tee Higgins has been sidelined due to a quad injury, but Iosivas hasn't done much with the opportunity, totaling just three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown over the three-game span.

Iosivas brought in his only target for a 10-yard touchdown in the Bengals' 41-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

The second-year wideout recorded his fourth touchdown reception of the season on a 10-yard catch late in the second quarter. Iosivas was starting a second consecutive game with Tee Higgins (quadricep) sidelined, but Sunday's scoring grab was his first reception on a modest five targets in the last three games. Therefore, even if Higgins remains sidelined for a Week 10 road matchup against the Ravens on Thursday night, Iosivas will remain a speculative fantasy option due to his minimal role.

Iosivas was held catchless in Sunday's Week 8 loss to the Eagles despite playing 51 snaps. He was targeted three times.

Iosivas just doesn't get open very often, and that really hurt the Bengals this week with Tee Higgins (quad) out against the Eagles. Instead, the Bengals went more often to tight end Mike Gesicki, who often was lined up in the slot. Even Jermaine Burton chipped in with a big reception in limited reps, but Iosivas couldn't contribute.

Iosivas was held without a catch on one target despite playing 37 offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Browns.

Iosivas wasn't able to gain much separation on his routes, but he also was dragged down by the Bengals' offensive struggles in the first half, and their decision to run the ball nearly exclusively late in the game after they moved up to a two-score lead.

Iosivas caught two of three targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 17-7 win over the Giants.

Iosivas continued to operate as the Bengals' No. 3. wideout behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. As long as Chase and Higgins are healthy, the 25-year-old Iosivas should continue to see limited targets in Cincinnati's passing attack. Nonetheless, he'll look to get more involved in Week 7 when the Bengals visit the Browns.

Iosivas caught one of his two targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Ravens.

Iosivas recorded just one reception for the second-straight week, as the wideout continues to be less involved in the Bengals offense with teammate Tee Higgins healthy. The 24-year-old played 53 of the Bengals' 67 offensive snaps behind Ja'Marr Chase (59) and ahead of Higgins (48). With Chase and Higgins dominating the target share, Iosivas is extremely difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The Bengals will square off against the Giants in Week 6.

Iosivas secured his lone target for 29 yards in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Panthers.

Iosivas' one catch and one target were both season-lows for the second-year wideout. Meanwhile both Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase dominated the target share Sunday with 10 and six targets, respectively. Though the 24-year-old Iosivas will have opportunities for solid performances in the Bengals offense, his role as the No. 3 receiver behind Chase and Higgins limits his potential for consistent production. Iosivas will look to get more involved in Week 5 when the Bengals host the Ravens.

Iosivas secured five of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 38-33 loss to the Commanders.

Iosivas played a healthy 77 percent of the Bengals' offensive snaps Monday while also matching Ja'Marr Chase with a team-high seven targets in the contest. The 24-year-old Iosivas remained involved in the Bengals offense even with the return of Tee Higgins from injury. Even with a healthy set of pass catchers, Iosivas may have earned himself a solid role as the No. 3 wideout going forward. He'll look to continue his touchdown streak in Week 4 when the Bengals visit the Panthers.

Iosivas scored a pair of short touchdowns and gained seven yards off of two receptions (four targets) in Sunday's 26-25 loss to Kansas City.

Iosivas was used primarily as a finisher in both of Joe Burrow's touchdown drives in Sunday's narrow loss. The sophomore wideout continues to absorb Tee Higgins' (hamstring) targets while the starter mends on the sidelines. If the latter is still inactive for next Monday's tilt against Washington, then Iosivas would generate deep-league appeal in Week 3.

Iosivas brought in three of six targets for 26 yards in the Bengals' 16-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

The second-year wideout finished tied for first in targets and for second in receptions while also qualifying as the runner-up in receiving yards, but that overstates his overall production significantly. The entire Bengals' air attack was stuck in neutral for the most part against a surprisingly effective Patriots defense, and even the absence of Tee Higgins (hamstring) couldn't clear a path for a stronger performance for Iosivas, who' could be similarly challenged to offer useful fantasy production in a Week 2 visit to the Chiefs next Sunday.

Iosivas continues to turn heads in practice, including beating Mike Hinton frequently in coverage, and teammate Joe Burrow has suggested that Iosivas will have a big year, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

It's pretty clear that Iosivas is the Bengals' first choice as their No. 3 receiver, well ahead of highly touted rookie Jermaine Burton. That might flip over the course of the season, but Iosivas is the better bet to replicate Tyler Boyd's production.

Iosivas brought in his only target for 23 yards in the Bengals' 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday night.

Iosivas recorded his chunk play on the Bengals' opening possession, carrying over some of the momentum he's been building in training camp practices. The second-year wideout is thought to have a solid chance of securing the No. 3 receiver role long held by the departed Tyler Boyd, but rookie Jermaine Burton, who led Cincinnati's pass catches with a 3-82-1 line Saturday, is expected to continue making a push for the job over the final two preseason games.

Bengals WRs coach Troy Walters recently said Iosivas is "probably No. 3" on the depth chart at the moment, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

With Ja'Marr Chase (contract) not practicing and Tee Higgins being eased in after missing the offseason program, a number of players are getting first-team WR reps early in training camp. Iosivas seems to be at the top of that list, including Wednesday when he exclusively worked from the slot. He doesn't fit the typical slot mold at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, but he'll need some level of comfort there in order to win the No. 3 job, even if Tyler Boyd's offseason departure leads to Chase playing inside more often. While Iosivas was limited to 15 catches and 266 snaps last season after the Bengals drafted him in the sixth round, there's no doubt he has sufficient raw physical tools to succeed in the NFL, having run a 4.43 40 at the 2023 Combine. Incoming third-round pick Jermaine Burton has similar speed (4.45 40) and faced SEC competition rather than Iosivas' Ivy League opponents at Princeton, but Burton isn't quite as big (6-foot, 196 pounds) and seems to be further down the depth chart at the start of training ca

Iosivas had five catches for 36 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' Week 18 win over the Browns. He finished his rookie season with 15 catches for 116 yards and four touchdowns, on 25 targets.

Iosivas wasn't used downfield much if at all this season, averaging a depth of target of only 8.1 yards. The Bengals' wide receiver room could undergo significant changes this offseason, however, and that could change Iosivas's role. Tyler Boyd is a free agent, and the Bengals have to decide Tee Higgins's future as well.

Iosivas failed to record a single target in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.

After being targeted eight times in Week 16, Iosivas was a complete non-factor Sunday. With fellow receiver Ja'Marr Chase returning to action following a shoulder injury, the rookie was relegated to a reserve role and played just 20 of the Bengals' 74 offensive snaps. Iosivas remains off the fantasy radar for a Week 18 matchup with the Browns.

Iosivas caught four of eight targets for 36 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.

With Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) unavailable, Iosivas exceeded two targets and 16 yards for the first time in his career. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick out of Princeton nearly added a 22-yard catch in the third quarter, but it was ruled incomplete after a Pittsburgh challenge. If Chase returns in Week 17 against the Chiefs, Iosivas would likely be relegated to a reserve role behind the trio of Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.

Iosivas had one catch for five yards on 18 offensive snaps in Saturday's overtime win against the Vikings. He also made a game-saving fumble recovery on a punt return by Charlie Jones before the end of regulation.

Jones was blasted by his own blocker, who was shoved into him. Iosivas was aware enough to spring onto the fumble and prevent the Vikings from getting a game-winning field goal attempt. Iosivas could get more action next week if Ja'Marr Chase sits out on Saturday against the Steelers as anticipated.

Iosivas went without a target while playing seven of 73 snaps on offense in Monday's 34-31 overtime win over the Jaguars.

Iosivas remains a core special-teams contributor for the Bengals, but he saw his role on offense get scaled back Week 13 as Cincinnati welcomed fellow wideout Tee Higgins (hamstring/ankle) back from a three-game absence. In the three weeks while Higgins was out, Iosivas logged 41 total snaps on offense and produced a 2-25-0 receiving line on four targets.

Iosivas (knee) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

After being limited Wednesday, Iosivas is now on track to be available Sunday against the Steelers. Assuming he's active, Iosivas would provide the Bengals with valuable depth at wideout in Week 12, especially if Tee Higgins (hamstring) is unavailable this weekend.

Iosivas (knee) was a limited participant in the Bengals' practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Iosivas was able to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity after missing last week's loss to the Ravens due to a knee injury. With Tee Higgins (hamstring) missing practice once again, Iosivas could see an expanded role against Steelers if he ends up being able to play.

Iosivas (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

After being estimated as a non-participant Monday, Iosivas officially missed Cincinnati's first practice of the week Tuesday. He'll probably need to return to practice Wednesday to have a shot to play Thursday.

Iosivas (knee) was listed as DNP on Cincinnati's practice estimate Monday, Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network reports.

It's not clear at this point when Iosivas sustained the knee injury or how severe it might be. The Bengals' injury reports Tuesday and Wednesday will paint a clearer picture of whether he'll be available for Thursday's game at Baltimore.

Iosivas caught his only target Sunday for a two-yard touchdown in the Bengals' win over the Niners.

Iosivas managed only 10 snaps with Tee Higgins close to being back at full capacity, but he's at least made an impact the last two weeks. Both of his scores have come on plays where Joe Burrow was able to buy time and have a "free play" due to a penalty on the defense, for what it's worth.

Iosivas played eight of the Bengals' 54 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks, reeling in his lone target for a three-yard touchdown.

Though he saw 16 fewer snaps than he did a week earlier in Arizona with Tee Higgins (rib) returning from a one-game absence, Iosivas was able to cash in with his first career touchdown. The rookie sixth-round pick out of Princeton is a fixture on special teams and should continue to avoid the inactive list, but his opportunities on offense are likely to be limited moving forward while Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd and Trenton Irwin are all healthy.

Iosivas went untargeted on his two snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Ravens.

Through his first two NFL games, the rookie sixth-round pick out of Princeton has logged just three snaps on offense compared to 40 on special teams. While the starting wideout trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd are all healthy, Iosivas likely won't be in store for many opportunities on offense during his inaugural NFL campaign.

Iosivas caught three of six targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 21-19 preseason loss to Washington.

The rookie sixth-round pick played with the second- and third-string offenses on a night where the Bengals rested all their starters, scoring the team's first touchdown before playing into the second half. Iosivas seems to be headed for a spot on the Week 1 roster, though he might be limited to special teams if he even plays at all.

The Bengals selected Iosivas in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 206th overall.

An Ivy League product out of Princeton, Iosivas is an interesting prospect. He has a track background and checks in at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds with low 4.4 speed and good leaping ability. Ivy League corners couldn't match up with him as he racked up 66 catches for 943 yards and seven scores in 2022. He'll need to prove that he's more than a speedster to stick at the next level, and landing in Cincinnati means he's starting his career way down the depth chart. To make matters worse for Iosivas, the Bengals also added wideout Charlie Jones earlier on Day 3.

The Bengals selected Iosivas in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 206th overall.

An Ivy League product out of Princeton, Iosivas is an interesting prospect. He has a track background and checks in at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds with low 4.4 speed and good leaping ability. Ivy League corners couldn't match up with him as he racked up 66 catches for 943 yards and seven scores in 2022. He'll need to prove that he's more than a speedster to stick at the next level, and landing in Cincinnati means he's starting his career way down the depth chart. To make matters worse for Iosivas, the Bengals also added wideout Charlie Jones earlier on Day 3.