Bengals' Tyler Eifert: Set to make 2016 debut

Eifert (back/ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

Analysis:

It will be the season debut for Eifert, though the fourth-year tight end is a risk to be used in a limited capacity given that this is his first live game action for months. Even with the fantasy-friendly matchup against Cleveland, owners with alternative options may want to consider a wait-and-see approach due to the uncertainty. According to ESPN's Katherine Terrell, citing comments from head coach Marvin Lewis a few weeks back, it's possible Eifert will be on a "pitch count" in his first game of the year. That's not to say he can't still be effective on a limited snap count, though the ceiling likely won't be as high as it will reach in future weeks this season.