Samaje Perine Start or sit, Week 5

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2026 season (6 games): 152 rush yds · 10 rec · 71 rec yds

• Wk 5@ MIAW 31-2468 rush yds, 2 rec, 10 rec yds, 1 rec TD14.8 pts
• Wk 4vs JAXL 17-227 rush yds0.7 pts
• Wk 3@ PITL 27-309 rush yds, 1 rec, 5 rec yds1.9 pts
• Wk 2@ HOUW 20-66 rush yds, 1 rec, 16 rec yds2.7 pts
• Wk 1vs TBW 33-2720 rush yds, 3 rec, 30 rec yds6.5 pts

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Samaje Perine: quick answers

Who does Samaje Perine play in week 5?

Samaje Perine faces Miami Dolphins with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Is Samaje Perine injured?

Samaje Perine has no injury designation right now.

What is Samaje Perine's DraftKings salary?

$4,400 for week 5.

What's happening with Samaje Perine

• Heading into Week 6, DeMario Douglas, Samaje Perine, Germie Bernard, Pat Freiermuth, Woody Marks, Jameis Winston, Darius Cooper, Chig Okonkwo and MarShawn Lloyd were all flagged as notable waiver wire targets. Each offers fantasy managers potential value as roster depth or bye-week fill-ins, depending on team needs and available budget.

  Sun, Oct 11, 8:35 PM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Several backfield and tight end options are drawing Week 6 waiver wire attention after a rash of injuries and bye weeks thinned rosters. Woody Marks, Zach Charbonnet, MarShawn Lloyd and Samaje Perine lead the running back targets, while Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki headline tight end pickups. Germie Bernard also saw an expanded role in Week 5.

  Sun, Oct 11, 4:40 PM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Samaje Perine stepped up in Cincinnati's backfield during a lopsided win over Miami, delivering a strong performance that helped the Bengals bounce back. His showing reinforces his value as a reliable option in the team's running back rotation going forward.

  Sun, Oct 11, 4:15 PM ET·Source:The Athletic·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Chris Olave, Calvin Ridley, Samaje Perine, Dameon Pierce and Troy Franklin were all featured in a Week 5 fantasy start/sit discussion. No new injury or role information was included, with the analysis focused purely on lineup decisions for managers weighing these options this week.

  Sat, Oct 10, 11:04 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• The Bengals are weighing whether to put in a claim for running back Kaytron Allen, who is available after being waived. Cincinnati's depth chart behind Chase Brown and Samaje Perine is considered thin, making Allen an intriguing addition if the team decides to bolster its backfield options.

  Fri, Oct 9, 11:30 AM ET·Reported byYahoo Sports,Cincy Jungle·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Samaje Perine in our articles

• Team previewCincinnati Bengals (2-2) Week 5 Preview vs Miami Dolphins (0-4): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:42 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) vs. Miami Dolphins (0-4) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:57 AM ET