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  • Akeem Davis-Gaither
  • LB #59
  • Akeem
    Davis-Gaither
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  • Manager: FA
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vs. CLE: #31 vs opposing LB - 13.71 FPA
Bye Week12Rank86% Rostered-% Change-WK 15 Pts9.00WK 16 Proj. Pts7.60
2024 Fantasy Stats
   Fantasy
WkOppResultsPts
1NE
Loss, 10-16
0.00
2@KC
Loss, 25-26
0.00
3WAS
Loss, 33-38
0.00
4@CAR
Win, 34-24
0.00
5BAL
Loss, 38-41
0.00
6@NYG
Win, 17-7
0.00
7@CLE
Win, 21-14
0.00
8PHI
Loss, 17-37
1.50
9LV
Win, 41-24
1.00
10@BAL
Loss, 34-35
2.50
11@LAC
Loss, 27-34
1.00
12Bye  0.00
13PIT
Loss, 38-44
8.50
14@DAL
Win, 27-20
8.00
15@TEN
Win, 37-27
9.00
16CLE
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
0.00
17DEN
Sat 1:30 pmGet Tickets
0.00
18@PIT
TBDGet Tickets
0.00
2024 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1NE,
L 10-16
1----0.00
2@KC,
L 25-26
1-1--0.00
3WAS,
L 33-38
2----0.00
4@CAR,
W 34-24
1----0.00
5BAL,
L 38-41
1----0.00
6@NYG,
W 17-7
-----0.00
7@CLE,
W 21-14
1----0.00
8PHI,
L 17-37
1----1.50
9LV,
W 41-24
-----1.00
10@BAL,
L 34-35
1----2.50
11@LAC,
L 27-34
1----1.00
12Bye-----0.00
13PIT,
L 38-44
4----8.50
14@DAL,
W 27-20
5----8.00
15@TEN,
W 37-27
6----9.00
16CLE,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17DEN,
Sat 1:30 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18@PIT,
TBDGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Leading tackler in road win

    Davis-Gaither recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 37-27 win at Tennessee.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither got his third straight start in place of Logan Wilson (knee) in Week 15, and he posted his third straight game with nine-plus tackles. He projects as an elite IDP option when Cincinnati hosts the Browns in Week 16.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles again

    Davis-Gaither recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Monday's 27-20 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither, who continues to start in place of the injured Logan Wilson (knee), also led the Bengals in tackles, with 13 (five solo), in the team's Week 13 loss to the Steelers. The linebacker played on 98 percent and 88 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively, in those two games, by far his highest snap counts of the season. Wilson is on injured reserve and likely out for the season, so Davis-Gaither should get to continue his opportunity over the campaign's final month.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high 13 tackles vs. Steelers

    Davis-Gaither tallied 13 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither got the start at linebacker Sunday due to Bengals' leading tackler Logan Wilson being sidelined with a knee injury. Davis-Gaither took advantage of the opportunity, tying Germaine Pratt for most tackles on the team while playing a season-high 65 defensive snaps. Davis-Gaither would be in line to start at linebacker in Week 14 against the Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 9 if Wilson was unable to progress through his recovery.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starting sans Wilson

    Davis-Gaither will start Sunday's game against the Steelers, NFL reporter Charlie Goldsmith reports.

    Analysis: With the Bengals' leading tackler, Logan Wilson (knee), sidelined, Davis-Gaither will make his first start of the season. He's played a consistent, limited role thus far and logged a season-high 22 defensive snaps against the Panthers in Week 4. In 2022, Davis-Gaither posted a career-high 13 tackles across 53 defensive snaps against the Jets and had another double-digit tackle tally that same season, so he's proven worthy of IDP consideration with extended action before.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Cincinnati

    Davis-Gaither and the Bengals agreed on a one-year, $3 million contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither had a down year in 2023, recording a career-low 17 tackles while appearing in 13 games. The linebacker will now look to increase his production in 2024, sticking with the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

    Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday

    Davis-Gaither (illness) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Analysis: The fourth-year linebacker out of Appalachian State had been dealing with an illness, but it now seems as if he's well enough to play in Sunday's affair. Davis-Gaither has appeared in six games for the Bengals this season, recording four total tackles and playing almost strictly on special teams.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Chance to play Week 12

    Davis-Gaither (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither popped up on the team's injury report Saturday with an illness. He returned Week 9 against the Bills after missing the previous four games with a knee injury. Davis-Gaither has played mostly on special teams this season and has four tackles (two solo) in six games.

    Published: Sat, Nov 25 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active against Buffalo

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Buffalo.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup but has been cleared to return to action after missing the last four games due to his knee injury. He had a limited role on defense earlier this year, playing just 13 defensive snaps over the first three games of the season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to face Buffalo

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's Week 9 game against the Bills.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither has missed the last four games after playing just 14 defensive snaps across the first three weeks of the season. His main duties come on special teams, where he has played 64 snaps in that same span.

    Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play at San Francisco

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the 49ers.

    Analysis: Despite the benefit of a Week 7 bye, Davis-Gaither will miss his fourth consecutive game as he recovers from a nagging knee injury. Markus Bailey should continue to see limited work in Davis-Gaither's absence.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Davis-Gaither (knee) did not participate at the Bengals' practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither remained unavailable at practice even after the team's bye week in Week 7, while nursing the knee injury that's kept him out three games in a row. The linebacker will look to return to the field in some capacity this week in order to play in the team's matchup with the 49ers on Sunday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't be available vs. Seahawks

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Seattle.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither will miss his third straight contest as he continues to work his way back from a lingering knee injury. In his stead, Markus Bailey figures to continue to chip in occasionally at linebacker in Week 6.

    Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Davis-Gaither (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Arizona.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither will be held out for the second consecutive week, as the 26-year-old continues to recover from a lingering knee issue. Markus Bailey is the next man up at strongside linebacker for Cincinnati.

    Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive against Titans

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is inactive Week 4 against Tennessee.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither's practice participation was on the downswing all week, so it's not too surprising to see him sit out his first contest of the 2023 season. His role, primarily as a special teamer, will presumably be split by committee.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Titans.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither started the week as a full participant at practice before being limited Thursday and then absent Friday. Thus, he is seemingly trending in the wrong direction. His status for Sunday is unlikely to be determined until he meets with the training staff that morning. Markus Bailey, Devin Harper and Joe Bachie would be candidates to see increased snaps if he is ultimately unable to go.

    Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable Sunday

    Davis-Gaither (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play, as he missed practice Friday after logging limited participation Thursday. The 26-year-old was able to play through his knee injury during Week 3, but if he were to miss this Sunday's contest, Markus Bailey would likely see an uptick in work as the team's strongside linebacker.

    Published: Fri, Sep 29 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to play Monday

    Davis-Gaither (knee) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Rams.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither did not participate in Saturday's practice after being limited Friday but appears to be good to go for Week 3. He had two solo tackles in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Ravens.

    Published: Sat, Sep 23 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at practice Friday

    Davis-Gaither (knee) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The knee issue he's dealing with seems to be a new one, as Davis-Gaither has played in both of Cincinnati's games so far this season and practiced in full Thursday. He'll get one more chance to log a full practice before Monday's game versus the Rams.

    Published: Fri, Sep 22 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records six tackles in Week 9 win

    Davis-Gaither logged six tackles (four solo), including one tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 42-21 victory versus Carolina.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither tied Markus Bailey for the team lead in stops despite playing only 33 percent of defensive snaps in the blowout win. Davis-Gaither has had two double-digit tackle games this season but has also recorded two or fewer tackles in six of nine contests. Not coincidentally, his two big performances were also the only games this season during which he has played more than half of the Bengals' defensive snaps.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high nine tackles in win

    Davis-Gaither recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither played 67 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps Sunday, his highest total since Week 3. The increased snap count led to him compiling nine tackles, his second-highest total of the campaign.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs game-high 13 tackles

    Davis-Gaither recorded 13 tackles (nine solo), including one tackle for a loss in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither led both squads in tackles Sunday despite playing just 69 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps. The 228-pound linebacker will look to build off this strong performance when the Bengals host Miami on Thursday night.

    Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on field during OTAs

    Davis-Gaither (foot) was fully cleared to practice ahead of OTAs, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither had a strong start to the 2021 season but required foot surgery after sustaining an injury in Week 9. Now that he's back to full health, the 24-year-old should have a chance to carve out playing time alongside Logan Wilson (undisclosed) in the Bengals' defense. Prior to his injury in 2022, Davis-Gaither tallied 28 tackles (21 solo), three pass defenses and a forced fumble over nine games.

    Published: Thu, Jun 16 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to IR

    Davis-Gaither (foot) returned to injured reserve Thursday after the Bengals activated him from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither tested positive for COVID-19 in early January and was forced to isolate from the team. Although he's now off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he's still presumably out for the season due to a foot injury that he sustained in Week 9.

    Published: Thu, Jan 20 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Enters COVID protocols

    Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday as a result of testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither was already out for the season due to a foot injury suffered in Week 9 against Cleveland. He'll need to clear protocols before returning to the Bengals' facilities to continue rehabbing for a return in 2022.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will need surgery

    Davis-Gaither (foot) will undergo surgery according to head coach Zac Taylor, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither's surgery will likely be a season-ending procedure. He was injured in Week 9 against the Browns and placed on IR on Nov. 9. If he can't return this season, he'll set his sights on being ready for 2022.

    Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Davis-Gaither (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither will miss at least three weeks with the move to injured reserve, but he may be sidelined longer. The 24-year-old linebacker has appeared in every game for the Bengals this season, notching 28 total tackles, three pass deflections and one forced fumble. During his absence, Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will likely be forced into bigger roles.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will not return

    Davis-Gaither (foot) will not return Sunday against the Browns.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither's injury is a blow to the Bengals' linebacker unit. Markus Bailey and Joe Bachie will be forced into bigger roles now.

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Workload growing

    Davis-Gaither recorded four tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither played the most of any Bengals linebacker, logging 50 of 63 defensive snaps (79 percent). The rookie fourth-rounder out of Appalachian State was deployed in a three-down capacity, and he figures to maintain this role moving forward considering the lack of options the Bengals have at linebacker.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited action in debut

    Davis-Gaither played 20 defensive snaps in his Bengals debut, recording three tackles. He played most of his snaps on third down, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither and Logan Wilson were frequently tasked with defending Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler, with varying results - Henry was the Chargers' leading receiver, whereas Ekeler had just one catch for three yards. The Bengals are rotating five linebackers for three spots currently.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks rookie deal

    Davis-Gaither (foot) signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bengals on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Davis-Gaither underwent foot surgery in February and wasn't able to participate in drills at the combine, but he looks ready to take the field with teammates when training camp begins. The rookie fourth-round pick showcased impressive athleticism on film across five years at Appalachian State, including back-to-back seasons with over 100 tackles.

    Published: Tue, Jul 21 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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