Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Sun 8/29/21 10:37 PM

Erickson caught two of three targets for 25 yards in Saturday's 23-16 loss to the Buccaneers in preseason Week 3.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson, primarily a slot receiver, had a pair of grabs in each of the final two preseason games. The former Bengal played a significant amount of snaps with projected starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor during camp and in preseason games. That was largely possible due to Anthony Miller, also primarily a slot receiver, missing time the last two weeks due to a shoulder injury. Erickson currently sits outside most 53-man roster projections, but he could be brought back if Houston rosters Miller then places him on injured reserve.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Sun 8/22/21 12:31 PM

Erickson caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 20-14 win over the Cowboys in preseason Week 2. He also returned one punt for nine yards.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson moved up the depth chart behind Keke Coutee for the game because Anthony Miller (shoulder) was unavailable. Miller's injury timeline is expected to run through the preseason with hope that he can play the season opener at home against Jacksonville. If Miller's timeline is pushed out any longer, Erickson is line to take his snaps.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Sat 8/7/21 10:49 AM

Erickson is getting reps as a slot receiver during training camp, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson signed a one-year deal as a free agent and is competing with Keke Coutee and Anthony Miller in the slot. The five-year veteran has not missed a game in five NFL seasons while with Cincinnati, though he has only been an occasional starter on offense. Erickson's been much more prevalent as a returner during this time with the Bengals.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Thu 3/18/21 10:11 PM1 Comment

Erickson is signing a one-year contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson is most notable as a special-teams ace, though he'll also be able to provide Houston with some wide receiver depth. After having been held under 200 yards in four of five career seasons, though, Erickson's breakout chances seem slim enough that he can only justifiably be rostered in exceptionally deep dynasty formats.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Thu 1/14/21 2:20 AM

Erickson had one catch on three targets in the Bengals' season-ending loss to the Ravens, closing out the season with only 12 catches for 139 yards and no touchdowns.
EDGE Analysis
It's a fitting close for Erickson, who was unable to break through with many big plays and in fact committed a couple of costly fumbles on the season. He'll be a free agent this offseason, and there's no guarantee that he'll return.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Sun 12/27/20 6:23 PM

Erickson recorded six receptions on six targets for 88 yards in Week 16 against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson took over the primary slot role with Tyler Boyd (concussion) sidelined. He did most of his work in the short areas of the field, though he did manage to work deep downfield for a 42-yard gain early in the third quarter. Should Boyd miss the team's Week 17 matchup against the Ravens, Erickson should maintain his role in the slot.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Sun 12/27/20 12:13 PM

Erickson is expected to start in place of Tyler Boyd (concussion) Sunday against the Texans, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tee Higgins and A.J. Green are also in the team's wide receiver mix Sunday, so Erickson -- who's caught five passes for 43 yards in 14 games to date -- still represents a speculative fantasy option in Week 16 lineups.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Mon 12/14/20 11:53 PM

Erickson caught one pass for nine yards and lost a fumble on a rushing attempt in the loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Erickson's fumble was the third fumble in a row lost by the Bengals, and ultimately led to a touchdown drive that increased the Cowboys' lead to 17-0.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Mon 12/7/20 4:41 PM

Erickson caught two of three targets for 17 yards, returned one kickoff for 24 yards and two punts for 13 yards during Sunday's 19-7 loss to Miami.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old played a season-high 19 offensive snaps Sunday, which is the first time all season he's played double-digit snaps. Erickson hasn't been involved much offensively in 2020, but he should continue to see work in the return game for the Bengals.

Alex Erickson
WR LAC (5)
Tue 11/24/20 6:22 PM

Erickson caught his only target for eight yards, rushed once for two yards and returned two punts for 19 yards during Sunday's 20-9 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old played only five offensive snaps, which is still the most playing time he's seen since Week 4. Erickson is buried on Cincinnati's depth chart at wide receiver, and his primary role continues to be in the return game.