Chase Brown Fantasy Outlook for Week 10: Should I start Bengals RB ahead of Ravens clash?
The Cincinnati Bengals drafted running back Chase Brown in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. This year, they signed Zack Moss in free agency, and the team traded away running back Joe Mixon in the offseason.
Entering the season, Brown was expected to have a small role as Moss' backup. However, Brown has been featured more in the Bengals offense.
He leads the team in rush attempts (105), rush yards (479) and rushing touchdowns (four).
Chase Brown fantasy outlook for Week 10: Should you start Brown?
Brown is coming off of a career game against the Las Vegas Raiders last week. In the Bengals' 41-24 victory against the Raiders, Brown finished with 27 carries and 120 yards. He added a receiving touchdown and five catches for 37 yards on five targets.
With the team placing Zack Moss on injured reserve as he deals with a neck injury, it seems Brown will be the feature back for the remainder of the season. The team traded for Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert at the trade deadline, and he will be active for tonight's game.
With Herbert active but expected to be on a limited snap count, Brown could be in store for a big game tonight against the Baltimore Ravens.
Per Pro Football Network, Brown is projected to earn 14.8 fantasy points in standard PPR leagues, which is ranked 15th for all running backs this week. That's a solid option as an RB2 or in a flex spot. It seems Brown is a good option to start tonight against the Ravens.
Chase Brown fantasy outlook for the rest of the season
With Zack Moss expected to miss the rest of the season, Chase Brown will get the bulk of the carries in Cincinnati's backfield.
While the two played together until Moss' injury, Moss had more carries from weeks 1-3, with each running back getting 15 carries against the Panthers in their fourth game of the season.
In the next four games, Brown had more carries than Moss, taking on an increased role in the backfield.
Brown has the chance to make a name for himself and could become a decent RB2 or flex position for the remainder of the season.