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ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown saw a season-high usage in Week 14 with eight carries and three receptions. He totaled 125 yards on those 11 touches and scored a touchdown, showcasing a glimpse of what he can provide with a larger workload.
Brown is a fifth-round rookie and before Week 13, he had played eight total offensive snaps. The Bengals have been looking for a No. 2 running back behind Joe Mixon all season. In the past two weeks, Brown has essentially taken control of that position. In Week 13, he only played 15% of the snaps but made several big plays. He finished with nine carries and 61 yards.
His playing time doubled this past weekend. He finished with a 30% snap share and finished with eight carries and three targets. Once again, Brown made another big play. He took a short pass 54 yards to the house. He finished with just 25 rushing yards but had 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. He finished with 18 half-PPR points.
Brown cannot be started yet unless you're truly desperate, but Brown should be added to 12-team leagues. For starters, Brown has cemented himself as one of the best handcuffs in the NFL. Before Brown's emergence, Cincinnati did not have a handcuff for Mixon. Considering Brown's play the last two weeks, he should be expected to handle the majority of the running back carries in the event Mixon was to get hurt.
Another aspect to consider is that Mixon is on a one-year contract. If their playoff chances get worse, the front office could decide to give a bigger role to Brown to see if he could be their starter in 2024.
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