AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
TYLER BOYD #83 - WIDE RECEIVER - TENNESSEE TITANS
390 YDS •
39 REC •
0 TD
390 YDS
39 REC
0 TD
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Facing more target competition Boyd will work alongside Tee Higgins and No. 5 overall pick Ja'Marr Chase in a talented Cincinnati receiving corps, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Boyd didn't get much work in two-wide formations last season, so the addition of Chase shouldn't have too much impact on the slot man's playing time. Targets could be a different matter, though the Bengals have consistently fed passes to their wide receivers (rather than RBs or TEs) under coach Zac Taylor, who ranks among the NFL leaders in usage of three-wide sets. While he may not see a ton of looks downfield or in the red zone, Boyd should still be a key part of the Cincinnati passing game in his sixth pro season.
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Ends season on disappointing note Boyd recorded one reception on three targets for one yard in Week 17 against the Ravens. He added one rush for 11 yards.
Impact Boyd was weighed down by the Bengals' lack of offensive firepower, as Brandon Allen completed only six passes in the entire game. After racking up 69 receptions for 710 yards across the first ten contests of the season with Joe Burrow (knee) under center, Boyd managed only seven receptions for 116 yards across the final six weeks due to missed games from a concussion and inconsistent quarterback play. Boyd is in the midst of a four-year contract and should be a top playmaker for the Bengals in 2021.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 17 Boyd (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens after practicing fully Friday.
Impact Tee Higgins (hamstring) will also enter the weekend without a designation, setting the stage for the Bengals to have both of their top wideouts available. Boyd, who sat out the team's Week 16 win over the Texans, heads into the season finale with a PPR-friendly 78-840-4 line through 14 games.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Sunday Boyd (concussion) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact The 26-year-old sat out the Week 16 win over the Texans and was limited at practice the past couple of days while making his way through the concussion protocol, but he should be good to go for the season finale. It's unclear if Boyd will avoid an injury designation for the Week 17 contest altogether, but he's expected to avoid the inactive list ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another limited session Boyd (concussion) was limited at practice Thursday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact As was fellow receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring), which sets the stage for Friday's practice to determine whether each of the duo approach Sunday's game against the Ravens with injury designations or cleared to play. If one or both end up out or limited this weekend, Alex Erickson would be in line for added work Week 17.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Boyd (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Wednesday that Boyd remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, leaving the wideout's status up in the air for Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. If Boyd manages to upgrade to full activity in practice Friday and gains clearance from an independent neurologist, he'll likely step back into a starting role at receiver in the season finale.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Boyd (concussion) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Boyd didn't practice in any capacity before being ruled out for last weekend's win over the Texans, so if he's back to handling even limited reps at practice, it represents a step in the right direction. He'll need full clearance from the five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up Week 17 against the Ravens.
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Won't play Sunday Boyd (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site
Impact With Boyd, who suffered a concussion this past Monday against the Steelers, sidelined, look for Alex Erickson to see added Week 16 snaps behind the team's top healthy wide receivers Tee Higgins and A.J. Green.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Boyd (concussion) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Boyd, who suffered a concussion in Monday's win over the Steelers, will presumably need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to gain clearance for this Sunday's contest against the Texans. If Boyd is out this weekend, Alex Erickson would be in line for added Week 16 snaps behind Tee Higgins and A.J. Green.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Wednesday Boyd (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact The report notes that Boyd is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, which clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Texans. If he's unable to gain clearance for that contest, Alex Erickson would be in line for added wideout snaps behind Tee Higgins and A.J. Green.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Out with concussion Boyd (concussion) will not return to Monday's game against the Steelers after suffering a concussion, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Boyd suffered the concussion after attempting to make a leaping grab early in the game. He had not recorded a catch before sustaining the injury. In his absence, look for Alex Erickson and Mike Thomas to see an increase in snaps behind Tee Higgins and A.J. Green.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Evaluated for concussion Boyd is being evaluated for a concussion and considered questionable to return to Monday's game against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Boyd landed awkwardly after attempting to make a a leaping catch and hit his head on the turf. He subsequently headed to the locker room to be looked at. The 26-year-old didn't record a catch prior to exiting. Alex Erickson and Mike Thomas could potentially see some more snaps behind Tee Higgins and A.J. Green should he ultimately not return.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Relatively quiet game Boyd had five catches for 43 yards on nine targets in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.
Impact At least this result was better than two weeks ago against the Giants, but the drop in quality in quarterbacks from Joe Burrow to Brandon Allen or Ryan Finley has been devastating for the Bengals' top wideouts. It's not likely to get much better in Week 15 against the Steelers.
DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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