September 14, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chris Evans (hamstring) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Evans' hamstring appeared to be fine in the Bengals' loss on Sunday, as he tallied three touches for 11 yards on offense and returned two kicks for 45 yards on special teams. The running back dealt with an undisclosed injury this preseason, but there's no telling if that is related to this hamstring issue. It's only Wednesday, and a limited practice this early in the week is a great sign for his availability in Week 2. He only saw seven offensive snaps in Week 1, so he doesn't have much fantasy relevancy if he does suit up.
--Joey Pollizze - RotoBallerSource: Richard Skinner
September 4, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chris Evans (undisclosed) was able to take part in practice on Monday ahead of this Sunday's Week 1 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a precaution, but he should be active this weekend to kick of the 2023 regular season. The 25-year-old former sixth-rounder in 2021 will serve in a complementary role behind starter
Joe Mixon to kick off the year, but he'll be battling for touches with rookie
Chase Brown and
Trayveon Williams. Evans has a shot to be the team's primary third-down back, which makes him worth stashing in deep PPR formats. However, we wouldn't say he'll have standalone value in those formats in Week 1 against the Browns.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
August 26, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chris Evans (undisclosed) did not practice last week and is not playing in Saturday's preseason finale, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Evans had been in line to handle third-down duties but has seemingly suffered a setback. If neither he nor
Trayveon Williams (ankle) can get healthy in time for Week 1, the Bengals will likely have to round out their backfield via free agency or the trade market.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
August 22, 2023
According to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Cincinnati Bengals running back
Chris Evans might become the team's third-down option. While
Joe Mixon is still atop the depth chart, Evans has shown improvement since last season, especially as a blocker and receiver. The 25-year-old, drafted in the sixth round in 2021, has played well enough during the preseason to garner attention, especially with
Trayveon Williams (ankle) on the shelf. However,
Chase Brown might still have a role, meaning Evans is nothing more than a late, speculative roster add heading into the 2023-24 campaign.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Paul Dehner Jr.
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