Tyler Boyd hauled in 11-of-15 targets for 100 yards in the Bengals’ Week 4 win over the Falcons. An established factor in Cincinnati’s offense at this point, Boyd was one of Andy Dalton’s favorite target all game, but he was spectacular on the game-winning touchdown drive, converting a third down and two fourth downs. He now has two 100-yard games in a row after zero in his first 28. With Dalton playing great and Tyler Eifert out for the year, Boyd should return at worst WR3 value the rest of the way.
For those of you lucky enough to scoop up Tyler Boyd, you’ll be getting a reliable fantasy receiver for the rest of your season. Dalton and the Bengals offense desperately needed a WR2 to step up alongside AJ Green in Offensive Coordinator Bill Lazor’s offense. Boyd has been that guy with 36 targets for a 26-349-2 stat line. He’s already bested his 2017 numbers in just four games, and has completely earned Dalton’s trust in tight situations. Averaging 31.5 points per game, Cincinnati has turned their offensive production around under Lazor, and Boyd is quickly moving up the pecking order in the offense. While Green has been the big play guy, Boyd has shown to be that consistent weapon over the middle, and on short to medium routes with higher volume.
