Samaje Perine Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 240 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
- Drafted
- 2017 R4, #114
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.5
- Pos rank
- RB50
- Rostered
- 5%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 27th vs. RBs, tough
Samaje Perine Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.5 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Samaje Perine's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,8.0,RB35
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,3.2,RB54
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,2.4,RB60
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,ToughJaguars vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,NeutralRavens vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Samaje Perine?
Perine is averaging 4.5 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 35 rushing yards and 0 TD on 10 carries, plus 5 catches for 51 yards. That ranks RB50, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He is averaging 3.5 yards per carry. His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His best week was RB35 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (8.0 points); his worst, RB60 in Week 3 at the Steelers (2.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Dolphins (3rd vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Perine ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
Samaje Perine 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 8.0 | RB35 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 3.2 | RB54 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 2.4 | RB60 |
| Total | 2–1 | 13.6 | RB50 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 3 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 13.6 | 4.5 | — |
| 2025 | CIN | 15 | 382 | 3 | 17 | 87 | 0 | 77.9 | 5.2 | RB57 |
| 2024 | KC | 17 | 92 | 1 | 28 | 322 | 1 | 82.4 | 4.8 | RB52 |
| 2023 | DEN | 17 | 238 | 1 | 50 | 455 | 0 | 121.3 | 7.1 | RB40 |
| 2022 | CIN | 17 | 394 | 2 | 38 | 287 | 4 | 143.1 | 8.4 | RB34 |
| Career | 129 | 2,339 | 12 | 201 | 1,651 | 7 | 702.0 | 5.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The role behind Chase Brown caps his standalone value, since most of Perine's appeal lives in third-down work and the chance Brown misses time. He's a late-round handcuff and waiver-wire stash rather than a draft-day priority, with an RB72 market price. Grab him only if you roster Brown or play in deep formats. Next on the depth chart after him: Tahj Brooks. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Samaje Perine Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Samaje Perine in Week 4?
Samaje Perine is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the RB50 in PPR total points this season (4.5 a game). The Jaguars rank 27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Perine.
How many fantasy points is Samaje Perine averaging in 2026?
Samaje Perine is averaging 4.5 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 13.6 points across 3 games. His last game produced 2.4 points.
Where does Samaje Perine rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Samaje Perine ranks RB50 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Samaje Perine worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Samaje Perine is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 5% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Samaje Perine's fantasy football role?
Samaje Perine is RB2 on the Bengals depth chart. He is averaging 3.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game, on 33% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Samaje Perine's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Samaje Perine's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Dolphins (3rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Ravens (15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Samaje Perine been in fantasy football this season?
Samaje Perine has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.0 points around his 4.5-point average.
What is Samaje Perine's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Samaje Perine's floor has been 2.4 PPR points (Week 3, RB60) and his ceiling 8.0 (Week 1, RB35). His median week has been 3.2 points. See Perine's full game log.
Samaje Perine 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cincinnati BengalsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Rushing
- Yards
- 35
- TD
- 0
- Carries
- 10
3.5 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 5
- Yards
- 51
- TD
- 0
7 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 13.6
- Pos rank
- RB50
8.0 Best Week 1 vs TB2.4 Worst Week 3 @ PIT
Advanced Rushing Stats
Perine is on the field for 33.3% of snaps and draws 6.9% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 14 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.30 | 16th | 1.95 | 58th |
| Explosive run rate | 0.0% | 0th | 10.5% | 62nd |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.51 | 43rd | 0.60 | 36th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.20 | 54th | 2.53 | 58th |
| Broken tackles | 0 | 0th | 3 | 19th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 33.3% | 34th | 34.1% | 37th |
| Target share | 6.9% | 53rd | 3.0% | 21st |
| Red-zone opportunities | 2 | 23rd | 15 | 21st |
| Targets per game | 2.3 | 50th | 1.2 | 26th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (14 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Perine rarely breaks a big run and gains little after contact.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.3 carries and 2.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.5
Fantasy PPG
12
Rush yds/g
1.7
Rec/g
Samaje Perine career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 13.6 | 4.5 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 84 | 382 | 3 | 17 | 87 | 0 | 77.9 | 5.2 | RB57 |
| 2024 | 17 | 20 | 92 | 1 | 28 | 322 | 1 | 82.4 | 4.8 | RB52 |
| 2023 | 17 | 53 | 238 | 1 | 50 | 455 | 0 | 121.3 | 7.1 | RB40 |
| 2022 | 17 | 95 | 394 | 2 | 38 | 287 | 4 | 143.1 | 8.4 | RB34 |
| 2021 | 16 | 55 | 246 | 1 | 27 | 196 | 1 | 83.2 | 5.2 | RB60 |
| 2020 | 16 | 63 | 301 | 3 | 11 | 66 | 0 | 65.7 | 4.1 | RB66 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | RB119 |
| 2018 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.3 | RB110 |
| 2017 | 16 | 175 | 603 | 1 | 22 | 182 | 1 | 106.5 | 6.7 | RB44 |
| Career | 129 | 568 | 2,339 | 12 | 201 | 1,651 | 7 | 702.0 | 5.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.2
Career PPG
114 games over 10 seasons
75%
Availability
Share of team games he played
16%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
5.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Perine has averaged 6.2 fantasy points per game over 114 games and 10 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 8.2 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 5.9 in the nine without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.5 per game, down 0.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 5.7 carries plus targets a game against 7.0. His quarterback this season has been Joe Burrow.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Perine's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 603Rush yards2017
- 6Total TD2022
- 143.1Fantasy pts2022 · RB34
- 3,990Career scrimmage yds2017–2026
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Samaje Perine Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Samaje Perine have in 2026?
Samaje Perine has 13.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.5 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB50 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has 35 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 12 a game at 3.5 yards per carry. His high was 20 yards, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many touchdowns does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 10 carries.
How many carries does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has 10 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, for 35 yards. His high was 5 carries, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many receptions does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has 5 receptions for 51 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many receiving yards does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has 51 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 17.0 a game on 5 catches. His high was 30 yards, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many targets does Samaje Perine have this season?
Samaje Perine has drawn 7 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.3 a game, and caught 5 of them. His high was 3 targets, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many games has Samaje Perine played in 2026?
Samaje Perine has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Samaje Perine's stats last season?
In 2025, Samaje Perine ran for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 17 passes for 87 yards in 15 games. That was 77.9 PPR points (5.2 per game), an RB57 finish.
What are Samaje Perine's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 129 games, Samaje Perine has 2,339 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, plus 201 catches for 1,651 yards, for 702.0 PPR fantasy points (5.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Samaje Perine have in his career?
Samaje Perine has 19 touchdowns in his NFL career: 12 rushing and 7 receiving, over 129 games.
Samaje Perine Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.5
Carries/g
3.3
Rush yds/g
11.7
Rec/g
1.7
Rec yds/g
17.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Samaje Perine has averaged 3.3 carries, 11.7 rushing yards and 4.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Samaje Perine has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against TB (8.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against PIT (2.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB24th | W 33-27 | 8.0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | RB35 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU28th | W 20-6 | 3.2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | RB54 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT11th | L 27-30 | 2.4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | RB60 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB2 week and two busts. For a running back ranked RB50 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a RB35 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Pittsburgh
3 carries, 9 yds. 1/3 receiving, 5 yds.
He played 32% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Houston
2 carries, 6 yds. 1/1 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 40% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Tampa Bay
5 carries, 20 yds. 3/3 receiving, 30 yds.
He played 28% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.5)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Samaje Perine Game Log 2025
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.2
Carries/g
5.6
Rush yds/g
25.5
Rec/g
1.1
Rec yds/g
5.8
Across 15 games in 2025, Samaje Perine has averaged 5.6 carries, 25.5 rushing yards and 5.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Samaje Perine has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 8 against NYJ (17.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against JAX (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE16th | W 17-16 | 2.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | RB50 |
Week 1 · CLE · W 17-16 · 2.6 pts
How the 2.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | JAX30th | W 31-27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB75 |
Week 2 · JAX · W 31-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | MIN23rd | L 10-48 | 0.1 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB75 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 10-48 · 0.1 pts
How the 0.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DEN32nd | L 3-28 | 0.4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB70 |
Week 4 · DEN · L 3-28 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DET15th | L 24-37 | 4.9 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | RB41 |
Week 5 · DET · L 24-37 · 4.9 pts
How the 4.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | GB8th | L 18-27 | 5.2 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | RB40 |
Week 6 · GB · L 18-27 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | PIT28th | W 33-31 | 3.1 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 7 · PIT · W 33-31 · 3.1 pts
How the 3.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYJ2nd | L 38-39 | 17.0 | 9 | 94 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | RB14 |
Week 8 · NYJ · L 38-39 · 17.0 pts
How the 17.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CHI9th | L 42-47 | 0.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB63 |
Week 9 · CHI · L 42-47 · 0.5 pts
How the 0.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
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| 13 | BAL14th | W 32-14 | 5.4 | 14 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 13 · BAL · W 32-14 · 5.4 pts
How the 5.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | BUF6th | L 34-39 | 4.8 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | RB45 |
Week 14 · BUF · L 34-39 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BAL14th | L 0-24 | 5.3 | 14 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | RB49 |
Week 15 · BAL · L 0-24 · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIA17th | W 45-21 | 12.1 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | RB25 |
Week 16 · MIA · W 45-21 · 12.1 pts
How the 12.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ARI4th | W 37-14 | 8.3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 17 · ARI · W 37-14 · 8.3 pts
How the 8.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CLE16th | L 18-20 | 8.2 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 18 · CLE · L 18-20 · 8.2 pts
How the 8.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One RB1 week, three RB2 weeks and 11 busts. For a running back who finished RB63 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB50 · Wk 2 RB75 · Wk 3 RB75 · Wk 4 RB70 · Wk 5 RB41 · Wk 6 RB40 · Wk 7 RB49 · Wk 8 RB14 · Wk 9 RB63 · Wk 13 RB49 · Wk 14 RB45 · Wk 15 RB49 · Wk 16 RB25 · Wk 17 RB27 · Wk 18 RB27
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
8 carries, 42 yds. 3/4 receiving, 10 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Arizona
3 carries, 5 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 31% of the snaps and handled 3 carries. Just 1.7 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Miami
7 carries, 25 yds, 1 TD. 2/3 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 39% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
14 carries, 42 yds. 1/1 receiving, 1 yds.
He played 45% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
6 carries, 31 yds. 1/1 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 37% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
14 carries, 39 yds. 2/2 receiving, 15 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 40% of the snaps and handled 14 carries. Just 2.8 yards per carry. One lost fumble in a game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
1 carries, 5 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 1% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Jets
9 carries, 94 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 42% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Pittsburgh
7 carries, 31 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 37% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Green Bay
6 carries, 16 yds. 2/3 receiving, 16 yds.
He played 46% of the snaps and handled 6 carries. Just 2.7 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
4 carries, 27 yds. 2/2 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 47% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Denver
1 carries, 4 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 31% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
4 carries, 21 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 27% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Jacksonville
0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 29% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
0 carries, 0 yds. 2/2 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 25% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Samaje Perine Game Log FAQ
How did Samaje Perine do in his last game?
Samaje Perine scored 2.4 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, an RB60 finish. He ran 3 times for 9 yards, and caught 1 of 3 targets for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Samaje Perine score in his last game?
Samaje Perine scored 2.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, an RB60 finish for the week. That was 2.1 below his season average of 4.5.
How many rushing yards did Samaje Perine have in his last game?
Samaje Perine ran for 9 yards on 3 carries in Week 3 at the Steelers, and added 5 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Samaje Perine score in his last game?
Samaje Perine did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Steelers; his 2.4 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Samaje Perine have in his last game?
Samaje Perine had 3 carries for 9 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers, playing 32% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Samaje Perine have in his last game?
Samaje Perine caught 1 of 3 targets for 5 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers.
What were Samaje Perine's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Samaje Perine ran 2 times for 6 yards, and caught 1 of 1 target for 16 yards. That was 3.2 PPR points, an RB54 finish.
What was Samaje Perine's best game this season?
Samaje Perine's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 8.0 PPR points, an RB35 finish. He ran 5 times for 20 yards, and caught 3 of 3 targets for 30 yards.
What was Samaje Perine's worst game this season?
Samaje Perine's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Steelers: 2.4 PPR points, an RB60 finish. He ran 3 times for 9 yards, and caught 1 of 3 targets for 5 yards.
How many games has Samaje Perine scored a touchdown in this season?
Samaje Perine has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Samaje Perine's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Perine's weekly results from any season from 2017 through 2025.
Samaje Perine Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB57 last season at 5.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB50 at 4.5 PPR points per game, against 5.2 over 15 games last season (RB57). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
Last season he ranked 53rd of 95 in rushing volume (5.6 carries per game), 51st of 95 in receiving role (1.4 targets per game) and 41st of 95 in efficiency (1.99 yards after contact per carry). Rushing volume is the soft spot. Joe Burrow is his quarterback.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Dolphins in Week 5 (3rd against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Perine's 2025 line tells the story of a complementary back doing exactly what's asked of him: 84 carries for 382 yards at a tidy 4.55 per rush, plus 17 grabs on 21 targets across 15 games for 60.9 fantasy points. The efficiency held up, but the volume didn't, and a 35.1% snap share with a 3.5% target rate keeps the ceiling low. A minus-0.027 EPA per play and just 1.99 yards after contact per attempt confirm he's a rotational piece, not a feature runner, even with three rushing scores and two 20-plus chunk runs mixed in.
The role behind Chase Brown caps his standalone value, since most of Perine's appeal lives in third-down work and the chance Brown misses time. He's a late-round handcuff and waiver-wire stash rather than a draft-day priority, with an RB72 market price. Grab him only if you roster Brown or play in deep formats.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.99
- Broken tackles
- 4
- Explosive-run rate
- 10.7%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 17
- Snap share
- 35.1%
- Targets
- 21
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 JAX, 27thWk 5 MIA, 3rdWk 7 BAL, 15thWk 8 TEN, 14th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Jaguars in Week 4 (27th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- Ball security3 fumbles in 2025.
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Samaje Perine Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Samaje Perine's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Samaje Perine projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (5.6 carries per game, 53rd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Samaje Perine's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Samaje Perine is the RB50 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Samaje Perine's projected role going forward?
Samaje Perine is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Samaje Perine get more touches?
Samaje Perine's touches are holding steady: 4.5 a game over his last two games against 5.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Samaje Perine's fantasy football upside?
Samaje Perine's upside: his ceiling this season is 8.0 PPR points (Week 1, RB35) and the Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Samaje Perine's fantasy value?
Samaje Perine's risks: his rushing volume (5.6 carries per game, 53rd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Jaguars in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Samaje Perine's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Samaje Perine News & Updates
Perine struggles at Pittsburgh
3 CAR, 9 YDS
1 REC, 5 YDS (3 TGT)
2.4 fantasy points · RB60
Perine ran 3 times for 9 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. He played 32% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Negative. Perine struggles at Houston
3.2 fantasy points · RB54 · 1.3 below his 4.5 average
Perine ran 2 times for 6 yards, with 1 catches for 16 yards in the 20–6 win at Houston. He played 40% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Positive. Perine solid in win vs. Tampa Bay
8.0 fantasy points · RB35 · 3.5 above his 4.5 average
Perine ran 5 times for 20 yards, with 3 catches for 30 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay. He played 28% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on Perine's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chase Brown: Solid production with 23 touches (opens in new tab)Chase Brown, RB. 49 carries this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Throwing passes Friday morning (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Samaje Perine News FAQ
What is the latest news on Samaje Perine?
The latest Perine update, from September 27: Perine struggles at Pittsburgh. Perine ran 3 times for 9 yards, with 1 catches for 5 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. He played 32% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Samaje Perine news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 2.4 fantasy points, a RB60 finish, 2.1 below his 4.5 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Samaje Perine Bio
Samaje Perine is a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 34. Born September 16, 1995, in Jackson, AL, he attended Hendrickson and played college football at Oklahoma.
The Washington Redskins selected Perine in round 4, pick 114, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Washington Redskins on April 30, 2016. Since then, Perine played for the Miami Dolphins (2019), Cincinnati Bengals (2020–2022), Denver Broncos (2023) and Kansas City Chiefs (2024) and returned to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025.
In 114 regular-season games since 2017, he has run for 2,339 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 201 passes.
Career Timeline
6 stops with 5 teams in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2025–present, second stint
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 17 of 18 games.
Kansas City Chiefs2024
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 10 of 17 games.
Denver Broncos2023
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 13 of 17 games.
Cincinnati Bengals2020–2022
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 31 of 48 games.
Miami Dolphins2019
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 1 game.
Washington Redskins2017–2018
Selected in round 4, pick 114, of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 11 of 21 games.
College: Oklahoma
Transactions
- SignedSigned a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- ReleasedReleased by the Denver Broncos.
- SignedSigned with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned with the Denver Broncos.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- TradedTraded to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- WaivedWaived by the Miami Dolphins.
- SignedSigned by the Miami Dolphins off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad.
- WaivedWaived by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- TradedTraded to the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Redskins in round 4, pick 114.
- TradedTraded by the New York Jets to the Washington Redskins for OT Brandon Shell.
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About Samaje Perine: Bio FAQ
How old is Samaje Perine?
Samaje Perine is 31 years old. He was born on September 16, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is Samaje Perine?
Samaje Perine is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 240 pounds, and plays running back for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Samaje Perine weigh?
Samaje Perine weighs 240 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Samaje Perine wear?
Samaje Perine wears number 34 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays running back.
What position does Samaje Perine play?
Samaje Perine plays running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 34. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does Samaje Perine play for?
Samaje Perine plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a running back. He has been with the Bengals since 2025.
Where did Samaje Perine go to college?
Samaje Perine played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Hendrickson (TX). The Washington Commanders drafted him out of Oklahoma in 2017.
When was Samaje Perine drafted?
The Washington Commanders selected Samaje Perine in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 114th overall pick, out of Oklahoma.
What round was Samaje Perine drafted in?
Samaje Perine was a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, taken 114th overall by the Washington Commanders.
What pick was Samaje Perine in the NFL Draft?
Samaje Perine was the 114th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round.
Where is Samaje Perine from?
Samaje Perine went to high school in Texas, at Hendrickson, before playing college football at Oklahoma.
When is Samaje Perine's birthday?
Samaje Perine's birthday is September 16. He was born on September 16, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Samaje Perine been in the NFL?
2026 is Samaje Perine's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017 as a fourth-round pick of the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Samaje Perine played for?
Samaje Perine has played for the Washington Commanders, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals (two stints), Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. View his career statistics.
What year did Samaje Perine enter the NFL?
Samaje Perine entered the NFL in 2017, when the Washington Commanders drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 10th season.