The last time Eifert appeared in close to 80% of the schedule was 2015. He tallied a stat line of 52 catches, 615 yards, and 13 touchdowns. The red zone savant has since dealt with back, knee, and ankle injuries causing him to miss substantial playing time. If the Bengals talented tight end is healthy, this offense could reach new heights. Andy Dalton in particular would love the reemergence of Eifert in Cincinnati’s offense. Should it happen, Dalton could see more single covered weapons than he has seen over his entire career.
Let’s take a look at three early bold predictions for Eifert entering his seventh NFL season in Cincinnati.