Samaje Perine
Nova has Samaje Perine, 259th overall, RB, CIN, Tier 7, -91.6 VORP, 71.3 projected PPR points, 4.8 PPR points per game. Current PPR ADP is 152.9, so Nova is below the room on price. The modeled PPR range runs from 20 to 142 points.
Editorial preseason rankings are shown separately from directional model projections, VORP, and tiers.
The 2026 Role
Cincinnati lists Chase Brown first at halfback and Perine second, with Tahj Brooks in the following group. That identifies an immediate reserve path but not an automatic transfer of the full lead role. Team source, checked September 7.
Our stored 2025 usage sample covers 15 games: 5.6 carries per game; 1.4 targets per game. These describe last season, not a promise of the same 2026 workload.
Our Draft Read
Our editorial board places Samaje Perine at RB62 in PPR. The separate directional season projection is 71.3 PPR points. The ranking is draft order, not a claim that this projection has been newly validated. Captured PPR ADP 152.9 overall; ADP describes draft cost, not a positional finish prediction.
He fits running-back depth on a roster that values a potentially usable complementary assignment. Compare that opportunity with more speculative backs who need several depth-chart changes.
What Moves His Value
The upside: He earns enough receiving or relief work to contribute before a major change in the lead role.
The downside: His snaps produce little offensive volume, or the backfield splits vacated work among several players.
Draft Question
What should change your decision on Samaje Perine?
Track routes, targets and meaningful carries. The combination is more informative than his place on the roster alone.
Compare his current price and positional alternatives on the preseason rankings board.
Samaje Perine is Nova's 259th-ranked player overall (RB, CIN), in Tier 7. Nova projects roughly 71 points this season, about 4.75 per game.
He is a reach by Nova's math: the market takes him around pick 153, ahead of Nova's 259.
His week-to-week profile grades S+ (Elite consistency). His fantasy-playoff schedule (weeks 15-17) looks average.
+24% ahead of pace, some regression likely.
Not one number. The probability of every weekly outcome, from the player’s real week-to-week range across 49 games.
Nova rank by format
| Format | Nova Rank | Tier | VORP | P(Tier-1) | Finish range | Total P10-P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | 259 (RB62) | T7 | -91.6 | n/a | n/a | 19.5-142.3 |
| Half PPR | 259 (RB64) | T7 | -79.1 | n/a | n/a | 17-123.6 |
| Standard | 275 (RB65) | T8 | -69.2 | n/a | n/a | 13.8-100.6 |
| 2QB / Superflex | 263 (RB62) | T8 | -91.6 | n/a | n/a | 19.5-142.3 |
Nova season stat lines15 expected games
| Stat | Nova projection |
|---|---|
| Receiving Yards | 199 |
| Receptions | 23 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 |
| Rushing TDs | 1.7 |
2025 usage profile15 games
PFR advanced (2025)Pro-Football-Reference, regular season
No season futures captured for this player yet. The market board rotates and coverage grows Mon/Wed/Fri.
2025 game logregular season, nflverse weekly stats
| Week | Opp | Stat line | PPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | CIN vs CLE | 0-0-0 rush, 2-6 rec | 2.6 |
| W2 | CIN vs JAX | 0-0-0 rush | 0.0 |
| W3 | CIN vs MIN | 4-21-0 rush | 0.1 |
| W4 | CIN vs DEN | 1-4-0 rush, 0-0 rec | 0.4 |
| W5 | CIN vs DET | 4-27-0 rush, 2-2 rec | 4.9 |
| W6 | CIN vs GB | 6-16-0 rush, 2-16 rec | 5.2 |
| W7 | CIN vs PIT | 7-31-0 rush | 3.1 |
| W8 | CIN vs NYJ | 9-94-1 rush, 1-6 rec | 17.0 |
| W9 | CIN vs CHI | 1-5-0 rush | 0.5 |
| W13 | CIN vs BAL | 14-39-0 rush, 2-15 rec | 5.4 |
| W14 | CIN vs BUF | 6-31-0 rush, 1-7 rec | 4.8 |
| W15 | CIN vs BAL | 14-42-0 rush, 1-1 rec | 5.3 |
| W16 | CIN vs MIA | 7-25-1 rush, 2-16 rec | 12.1 |
| W17 | CIN vs ARI | 3-5-1 rush, 1-8 rec | 8.3 |
| W18 | CIN vs CLE | 8-42-0 rush, 3-10 rec | 8.2 |
These answers are generated from the same NovaPredict player page data: Nova Rank, VORP, ADP, probability bands, team context, usage, schedule, and tracked market coverage where available.
What is the AI fantasy football prediction for Samaje Perine in 2026?
Nova ranks him No. 259 overall in Tier 7 with a 71-point season budget (4.75 PPR points per game) for the Cincinnati Bengals. Full probability bands are not available for this player in the current data run. His bye is Week 6.
Is Samaje Perine undervalued or overvalued by AI rankings?
Current PPR ADP is 152.9, around pick 13.09. Nova is lower than the draft room by about 89 picks.
What does NovaPredict project for Samaje Perine in PPR leagues?
Nova's PPR view for Samaje Perine is 71 season points at 4.75 points per game. His PPR VORP is -91.6, which is the value Nova sees above replacement at RB.
How risky is Samaje Perine based on AI probability bands and DNA grade?
His DNA grade is S+, based on 49 logged games, so the AI view treats his week-to-week volatility as elite consistency. Full probability bands are not available for this player in the current data run.
Should I draft Samaje Perine at current ADP?
At ADP 152.9, Samaje Perine is priced as a RB on the Cincinnati Bengals. Nova is lower than the draft room by about 89 picks. Schedule context: early SOS is 13.2 and playoff SOS is 19 on Nova's 1-32 scale.
What team context affects Samaje Perine's 2026 fantasy outlook?
Samaje Perine is listed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a RB. The 2025 usage profile includes 15 games and a 35% snap share, plus a 4% target share and a 24% carry share. Team context matters because nearby Cincinnati Bengals fantasy pieces on this board include Chase Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Burrow.
What market or injury context should I know for Samaje Perine?
No tracked season futures are captured for him yet, so the page leans on Nova ranks, ADP, usage, and outcome bands. Profile note: Nova has Samaje Perine, 259th overall, RB, CIN, Tier 7, -91.6 VORP, 71.3 projected PPR points, 4.8 PPR points per game.