Bengals TE Irv Smith is a healthy scratch for today's game vs. the Steelers. He's totaled four catches on six targets over the last five games, so there's very little fantasy impact here. Perhaps TE Tanner Hudson picks up a few extra routes.

The Cincinnati Bengals had a strong start against the Buffalo Bills, scoring two offensive touchdowns on their first two drives. Joe Mixon scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown, while tight end Irv Smith Jr. caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. This was Smith's first touchdown since signing with the Bengals in the offseason. Cincinnati has now scored a touchdown on their opening drive in four straight games, the longest current streak in the NFL this season.

Bengals TE Irv Smith has recovered from his hamstring injury and will be playing in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Smith has had a slow start to the season with five catches on nine targets for 27 yards and no touchdowns in the first two games. He is not recommended as a strong fantasy play for Week 5.

Bengals TE Irv Smith has been upgraded to full participation in practice and is expected to return for the upcoming game against the Cardinals. However, fantasy managers may want to exercise caution in starting him as he has had limited production in the first two weeks of the season.

This article provides updates on the inactives for Week 4 of the NFL season and their impact on fantasy football. Some notable players who are inactive include Derek Carr, Austin Ekeler, Odell Beckham Jr., and Deshaun Watson.

Bengals tight end Irv Smith will miss Sunday's game against the Titans due to a hamstring injury. Tanner Hudson is expected to fill in as the team's lead pass-catching tight end. Hudson had two receptions for 30 yards in his previous game and could be considered a desperation fantasy play for Week 4.

Bengals tight end Irv Smith did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers should avoid starting him in Week 4.

Bengals TE Irv Smith is inactive for tonight's game against the Rams. Drew Sample will be the lead TE for Cincinnati but is only a viable option in DFS tournaments.

Bengals tight end Irv Smith is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Rams due to a hamstring injury. Smith injured his hamstring on Friday and was limited in Saturday's practice. Fantasy owners should bench Smith for Week 3. Without Smith, the Bengals will rely on tight ends Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox.

Bengals tight end Irv Smith was added to the injury report and was limited in practice on Friday with a hamstring injury. His status for Monday night's game against the Rams is uncertain.