Chase Brown Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 210 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R5, #163
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.0
- Pos rank
- RB20
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 27th vs. RBs, tough
Chase Brown Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Chase Brown's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,18.8,RB14
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,11.2,RB19
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,8.9,RB33
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,ToughJaguars vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,FavorableDolphins vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,NeutralRavens vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Chase Brown?
Brown is averaging 13.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 197 rushing yards and 1 TD on 49 carries, plus 10 catches for 32 yards. That ranks RB20, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (12.7%) is in the 77th percentile among RBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per touch (3.9) is the weakest, in the 23rd. His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His best week was RB14 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (18.8 points); his worst, RB33 in Week 3 at the Steelers (8.9). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Dolphins (3rd vs. RBs) in Week 5 and the Steelers (10th vs. RBs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Brown ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every RB with at least 24 carries and targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Yards per carry
4.047th percentile, about average
Yards per touch
3.923rd percentile, below average
Target share
12.7%77th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per opportunity
0.6337th percentile, below average
Chase Brown 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 18.8 | RB14 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 11.2 | RB19 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 8.9 | RB33 |
| Total | 2–1 | 38.9 | RB20 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CIN | 3 | 197 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 38.9 | 13.0 | — |
| 2025 | CIN | 17 | 1,019 | 6 | 69 | 437 | 5 | 282.6 | 16.6 | RB7 |
| 2024 | CIN | 16 | 990 | 7 | 54 | 360 | 4 | 255.0 | 15.9 | RB10 |
| 2023 | CIN | 12 | 179 | 0 | 14 | 156 | 1 | 53.5 | 4.5 | RB63 |
| Career | 48 | 2,385 | 14 | 147 | 985 | 10 | 630.0 | 13.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The efficiency tells the only cautionary tale, a slightly negative minus-0.046 EPA per play and modest 1.97 yards after contact, but Brown's profile spiked dramatically once Joe Burrow returned, and his usage never wavered. Behind him on the depth chart: Samaje Perine. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 1. Injury history
- 2024right ankle1 game
- 2024quadPlayed through
- 2023hamstringPlayed through
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Chase Brown Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Chase Brown in Week 4?
Chase Brown is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the RB20 in PPR total points this season (13.0 a game). The Jaguars rank 27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Brown.
How many fantasy points is Chase Brown averaging in 2026?
Chase Brown is averaging 13.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 38.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 8.9 points.
Where does Chase Brown rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Chase Brown ranks RB20 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Chase Brown worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Chase Brown is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Chase Brown's fantasy football role?
Chase Brown is the Bengals' starting RB, with Samaje Perine behind him. He is averaging 16.3 carries and 4.3 targets a game, on 71% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Chase Brown's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Chase Brown's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Jaguars (27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 5 at the Dolphins (3rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Ravens (15th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Chase Brown been in fantasy football this season?
Chase Brown has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.2 points around his 13.0-point average.
What is Chase Brown's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Chase Brown's floor has been 8.9 PPR points (Week 3, RB33) and his ceiling 18.8 (Week 1, RB14). His median week has been 11.2 points. See Brown's full game log.
Chase Brown 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cincinnati BengalsTouchdowns account for 15% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 197
- TD
- 1
- Carries
- 49
4.0 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 10
- Yards
- 32
- TD
- 0
13 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 38.9
- Pos rank
- RB20
18.8 Best Week 1 vs TB8.9 Worst Week 3 @ PIT
Advanced Rushing Stats
Brown is on the field for 70.7% of snaps and draws 12.7% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.53 | 37th | 1.99 | 59th |
| Explosive run rate | 12.2% | 73rd | 10.5% | 60th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.47 | 37th | 0.66 | 56th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.49 | 67th | 2.33 | 51st |
| Broken tackles | 3 | 73rd | 15 | 85th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 70.7% | 89th | 67.3% | 89th |
| Target share | 12.7% | 86th | 14.4% | 92nd |
| Red-zone opportunities | 7 | 61st | 46 | 84th |
| Targets per game | 4.3 | 87th | 5.1 | 95th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Brown draws targets and plays most snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 16.3 carries and 4.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.0
Fantasy PPG
66
Rush yds/g
3.3
Rec/g
Chase Brown career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 49 | 197 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 38.9 | 13.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 232 | 1,019 | 6 | 69 | 437 | 5 | 282.6 | 16.6 | RB7 |
| 2024 | 16 | 229 | 990 | 7 | 54 | 360 | 4 | 255.0 | 15.9 | RB10 |
| 2023 | 12 | 44 | 179 | 0 | 14 | 156 | 1 | 53.5 | 4.5 | RB63 |
| Career | 48 | 554 | 2,385 | 14 | 147 | 985 | 10 | 630.0 | 13.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.4
Career PPG
47 games over 4 seasons
87%
Availability
Share of team games he played
60%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
8.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Brown has averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game over 47 games and 4 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2024, 2025). The average hides two careers: 16.0 a game in his three seasons with a starter's volume, 4.9 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.0 per game, down 3.7 from 2025. That is despite more volume (20.7 carries plus targets a game against 18.8), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Joe Burrow.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Brown's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,019Rush yards2025
- 11Total TD2025
- 282.6Fantasy pts2025 · RB7
- 3,370Career scrimmage yds2023–2026
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Chase Brown Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Chase Brown have in 2026?
Chase Brown has 38.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB20 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 197 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 66 a game at 4.0 yards per carry. His high was 80 yards, in Week 2 at the Texans.
How many touchdowns does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 1 touchdown in 2026 through Week 4: 1 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 1 rushing touchdown in 2026 through Week 4, on 49 carries.
How many carries does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 49 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 16.3 a game, for 197 yards. His high was 20 carries, in Week 2 at the Texans.
How many receptions does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 10 receptions for 32 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 13 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many receiving yards does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has 32 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 10.7 a game on 10 catches. His high was 22 yards, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many targets does Chase Brown have this season?
Chase Brown has drawn 13 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.3 a game, and caught 10 of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.
How many games has Chase Brown played in 2026?
Chase Brown has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Chase Brown's stats last season?
In 2025, Chase Brown ran for 1,019 yards and 6 touchdowns and caught 69 passes for 437 yards in 17 games. That was 282.6 PPR points (16.6 per game), an RB7 finish.
What are Chase Brown's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 48 games, Chase Brown has 2,385 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, plus 147 catches for 985 yards, for 630.0 PPR fantasy points (13.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Chase Brown have in his career?
Chase Brown has 24 touchdowns in his NFL career: 14 rushing and 10 receiving, over 48 games.
Chase Brown Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.0
Carries/g
16.3
Rush yds/g
65.7
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
10.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Chase Brown has averaged 16.3 carries, 65.7 rushing yards and 13.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Chase Brown has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against TB (18.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against PIT (8.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB24th | W 33-27 | 18.8 | 16 | 56 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 0 | RB14 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 18.8 pts
How the 18.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU28th | W 20-6 | 11.2 | 20 | 80 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 11.2 pts
How the 11.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT11th | L 27-30 | 8.9 | 13 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | RB33 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two RB1 weeks and one RB2 week. For a running back ranked RB20 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between RB14 and RB33.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
13 carries, 61 yds. 2/2 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Houston
20 carries, 80 yds. 3/5 receiving, 2 yds.
He played 70% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Tampa Bay
16 carries, 56 yds, 1 TD. 5/6 receiving, 22 yds.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Chase Brown Game Log 2025
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.6
Carries/g
13.6
Rush yds/g
59.9
Rec/g
4.1
Rec yds/g
25.7
Across 17 games in 2025, Chase Brown has averaged 13.6 carries, 59.9 rushing yards and 16.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Chase Brown has finished as a top-12 RB in 8 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 14. The best week was Week 16 against MIA (32.9 points); the lowest was Week 3 against MIN (6.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE16th | W 17-16 | 13.1 | 21 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 1 · CLE · W 17-16 · 13.1 pts
How the 13.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | JAX30th | W 31-27 | 8.5 | 16 | 47 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | RB35 |
Week 2 · JAX · W 31-27 · 8.5 pts
How the 8.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | MIN23rd | L 10-48 | 6.0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 0 | RB42 |
Week 3 · MIN · L 10-48 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DEN32nd | L 3-28 | 10.1 | 10 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 | RB36 |
Week 4 · DEN · L 3-28 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DET15th | L 24-37 | 11.8 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 0 | RB24 |
Week 5 · DET · L 24-37 · 11.8 pts
How the 11.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | GB8th | L 18-27 | 8.9 | 9 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 6 · GB · L 18-27 · 8.9 pts
How the 8.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | PIT28th | W 33-31 | 12.0 | 11 | 108 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -8 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 7 · PIT · W 33-31 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYJ2nd | L 38-39 | 25.5 | 12 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | RB5 |
Week 8 · NYJ · L 38-39 · 25.5 pts
How the 25.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CHI9th | L 42-47 | 19.2 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 75 | 0 | RB6 |
Week 9 · CHI · L 42-47 · 19.2 pts
How the 19.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | PIT28th | L 12-34 | 18.7 | 18 | 99 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 28 | 0 | RB12 |
Week 11 · PIT · L 12-34 · 18.7 pts
How the 18.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NE25th | L 20-26 | 15.0 | 19 | 107 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 12 · NE · L 20-26 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | BAL14th | W 32-14 | 18.3 | 15 | 78 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 35 | 0 | RB10 |
Week 13 · BAL · W 32-14 · 18.3 pts
How the 18.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | BUF6th | L 34-39 | 18.5 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 1 | RB6 |
Week 14 · BUF · L 34-39 · 18.5 pts
How the 18.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BAL14th | L 0-24 | 16.0 | 13 | 53 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 0 | RB13 |
Week 15 · BAL · L 0-24 · 16.0 pts
How the 16.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | MIA17th | W 45-21 | 32.9 | 12 | 66 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 43 | 2 | RB1 |
Week 16 · MIA · W 45-21 · 32.9 pts
How the 32.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ARI4th | W 37-14 | 29.1 | 22 | 101 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | RB3 |
Week 17 · ARI · W 37-14 · 29.1 pts
How the 29.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CLE16th | L 18-20 | 19.0 | 13 | 72 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 1 | RB7 |
Week 18 · CLE · L 18-20 · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
14 RB1 weeks, two RB2 weeks and one bust. For a running back who finished RB7 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB22 · Wk 2 RB35 · Wk 3 RB42 · Wk 4 RB36 · Wk 5 RB24 · Wk 6 RB22 · Wk 7 RB19 · Wk 8 RB5 · Wk 9 RB6 · Wk 11 RB12 · Wk 12 RB13 · Wk 13 RB10 · Wk 14 RB6 · Wk 15 RB13 · Wk 16 RB1 · Wk 17 RB3 · Wk 18 RB7
Game-by-Game Breakdown
RB1 week vs. Cleveland
13 carries, 72 yds. 4/6 receiving, 18 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Arizona
22 carries, 101 yds, 2 TD. 3/3 receiving, 40 yds.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a shootout
12 carries, 66 yds, 1 TD. 4/4 receiving, 43 yds, 2 TD.
He played 61% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Baltimore
13 carries, 53 yds. 7/7 receiving, 37 yds.
He played 62% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Buffalo
12 carries, 23 yds, 1 TD. 3/4 receiving, 12 yds, 1 TD.
He played 67% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. Just 1.9 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Baltimore
15 carries, 78 yds. 7/7 receiving, 35 yds.
He played 60% of the snaps and handled 15 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. New England
19 carries, 107 yds. 2/4 receiving, 23 yds.
He played 89% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
RB1 week at Pittsburgh
18 carries, 99 yds. 6/8 receiving, 28 yds.
He played 82% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Chicago
11 carries, 37 yds. 8/14 receiving, 75 yds.
He played 96% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. the Jets
12 carries, 73 yds, 1 TD. 3/3 receiving, 32 yds, 1 TD.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Pittsburgh
11 carries, 108 yds. 2/4 receiving, -8 yds.
He played 63% of the snaps and handled 11 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Green Bay
9 carries, 42 yds. 2/2 receiving, 7 yds.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 9 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Detroit
8 carries, 27 yds. 7/8 receiving, 21 yds.
He played 53% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Denver
10 carries, 40 yds. 3/3 receiving, 31 yds.
He played 73% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
10 carries, 3 yds. 4/5 receiving, 17 yds.
He played 55% of the snaps and handled 10 carries. Just 0.3 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Jacksonville
16 carries, 47 yds. 2/3 receiving, 18 yds.
He played 71% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. Just 2.9 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Cleveland
21 carries, 43 yds, 1 TD. 2/3 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 75% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. Just 2.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Chase Brown Game Log FAQ
How did Chase Brown do in his last game?
Chase Brown scored 8.9 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, an RB33 finish. He ran 13 times for 61 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 8 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Chase Brown score in his last game?
Chase Brown scored 8.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, an RB33 finish for the week. That was 4.1 below his season average of 13.0.
How many rushing yards did Chase Brown have in his last game?
Chase Brown ran for 61 yards on 13 carries in Week 3 at the Steelers, and added 8 receiving yards.
How many touchdowns did Chase Brown score in his last game?
Chase Brown did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Steelers; his 8.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many carries did Chase Brown have in his last game?
Chase Brown had 13 carries for 61 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers, playing 70% of the offensive snaps.
How many receptions did Chase Brown have in his last game?
Chase Brown caught 2 of 2 targets for 8 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers.
What were Chase Brown's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Chase Brown ran 20 times for 80 yards, and caught 3 of 5 targets for 2 yards. That was 11.2 PPR points, an RB19 finish.
What was Chase Brown's best game this season?
Chase Brown's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 18.8 PPR points, an RB14 finish. He ran 16 times for 56 yards and 1 touchdown, and caught 5 of 6 targets for 22 yards.
What was Chase Brown's worst game this season?
Chase Brown's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Steelers: 8.9 PPR points, an RB33 finish. He ran 13 times for 61 yards, and caught 2 of 2 targets for 8 yards.
How many games has Chase Brown scored a touchdown in this season?
Chase Brown has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Can I see Chase Brown's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Brown's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Chase Brown Rest-of-Season Outlook
Pass-catching RB2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB7 last season at 16.6 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's RB20 at 13.0 PPR points per game, against 16.6 over 17 games last season (RB7). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 22nd of 95 in rushing volume (13.6 carries per game), 5th of 95 in receiving role (5.2 targets per game) and 43rd of 95 in efficiency (1.97 yards after contact per carry). His points come from his receiving role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Joe Burrow is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Samaje Perine is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Dolphins in Week 5 (3rd against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Brown's 2025 ledger reads like a foundational fantasy asset: an RB9 finish on 213.6 points across 17 games, with 232 carries for 1,019 yards (4.39 per pop), six rushing scores, and a genuine receiving floor of 69 grabs for 437 yards plus five touchdowns. The 14.5% target share and 47 red-zone opportunities, including 12 goal-line carries, confirm Cincinnati funnels its highest-value touches through him.
The efficiency tells the only cautionary tale, a slightly negative minus-0.046 EPA per play and modest 1.97 yards after contact, but Brown's profile spiked dramatically once Joe Burrow returned, and his usage never wavered. Drafters are paying up accordingly, with a top-20 overall ADP and an RB11 price tag. A full slate behind a healthy Burrow points squarely at career-best volume and clear top-tier upside in 2026.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.97
- Broken tackles
- 15
- Explosive-run rate
- 10.3%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 47
- Snap share
- 66.6%
- Targets
- 88
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 JAX, 27thWk 5 MIA, 3rdWk 7 BAL, 15thWk 8 TEN, 14th
- Heavy rushing volume13.6 carries per game, 22nd of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role5.2 targets per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Samaje Perine is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Jaguars in Week 4 (27th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- Ball security2 fumbles in 2025.
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Chase Brown Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Chase Brown's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Chase Brown projects as a pass-catching RB2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His receiving role (5.2 targets per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.97 yards after contact per carry, 43rd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Chase Brown's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Chase Brown is the RB20 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in RB2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Chase Brown's projected role going forward?
Chase Brown is the listed starting RB, with Samaje Perine next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Chase Brown get more touches?
Chase Brown's touches are holding steady: 20.0 a game over his last two games against 20.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Chase Brown's fantasy football upside?
Chase Brown's upside: his ceiling this season is 18.8 PPR points (Week 1, RB14), his receiving role (5.2 targets per game, 5th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Dolphins in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Chase Brown's fantasy value?
Chase Brown's risks: Samaje Perine is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.97 yards after contact per carry, 43rd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Jaguars in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Chase Brown's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Chase Brown Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriBrown hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from a high ankle sprain in 2024; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 1 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 |
Injury risk profile: Low
- No body part injured twice
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 1 game in 4 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Chase Brown Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Brown a game this season.
- 2024
High Ankle Sprain · Right 1 game
Sustained a mild high ankle sprain on his right leg in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos while sliding to run out the clock.
- 2024
Quadriceps Played through
Was listed on the injury report with a quadriceps issue but did not miss any time.
- 2023
Hamstring Played through
Appeared on the injury report as questionable with a hamstring injury.
If Brown Misses Time
Next man up: Samaje Perine
Samaje Perine is next on the Bengals depth chart at running back. He's the handcuff: worth a bench spot in deeper leagues and for Brown managers, since the same backfield work would pass to him.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Joe Burrow would lose one of his main options.
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Chase Brown Injury FAQ
Is Chase Brown injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Chase Brown is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Chase Brown playing this week?
Chase Brown has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Jaguars on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Chase Brown missed any games this season?
No. Chase Brown has played in every Bengals game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Chase Brown's injury history?
Chase Brown has 3 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 1 game in all: 1 for a right high ankle sprain in 2024. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Chase Brown's most recent injury?
Chase Brown's most recent logged injury was a right high ankle sprain in Week 17 of 2024. It cost him 1 game.
Does Chase Brown have any recurring injuries?
No. Chase Brown's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Chase Brown's worst injury?
Chase Brown's longest absence came from a right high ankle sprain in 2024, which cost him 1 game, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Chase Brown News & Updates
Brown quiet in loss at Pittsburgh
13 CAR, 61 YDS
2 REC, 8 YDS (2 TGT)
8.9 fantasy points · RB33
Brown ran 13 times for 61 yards, with 2 catches for 8 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. He played 70% of the offensive snaps.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Solid production with 23 touches (opens in new tab)
Handled 23 touches, delivering solid all-around production.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 11.2 PPR points, an RB19 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Brown quiet in win at Houston
11.2 fantasy points · RB19 · 1.8 below his 13.0 average
Brown ran 20 times for 80 yards, with 3 catches for 2 yards in the 20–6 win at Houston. He played 70% of the offensive snaps.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Positive. Brown solid in win vs. Tampa Bay
18.8 fantasy points · RB14 · 5.8 above his 13.0 average
Brown ran 16 times for 56 yards and one touchdown, with 5 catches for 22 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay. He played 72% of the offensive snaps.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on Brown's backfield partners and quarterback.
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Throwing passes Friday morning (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Gets in another limited session (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Bengals
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Chase Brown News FAQ
What is the latest news on Chase Brown?
The latest Brown update, from September 27: Brown quiet in loss at Pittsburgh. Brown ran 13 times for 61 yards, with 2 catches for 8 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh. He played 70% of the offensive snaps.
How does the latest Chase Brown news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 8.9 fantasy points, a RB33 finish, 4.1 below his 13.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Chase Brown Bio
Chase Brown is a running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 30. Born March 21, 2000, in London, Canada, he attended Ponchatoula and played college football at Western Michigan and then Illinois.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Brown in round 5, pick 163, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 47 regular-season games since 2023, he has run for 2,385 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 147 passes.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2023–present
Selected in round 5, pick 163, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 30 of 48 games.
College: Western Michigan, Illinois
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 5, pick 163.
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About Chase Brown: Bio FAQ
How old is Chase Brown?
Chase Brown is 26 years old. He was born on March 21, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Chase Brown?
Chase Brown is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Chase Brown weigh?
Chase Brown weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Chase Brown wear?
Chase Brown wears number 30 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays running back.
What position does Chase Brown play?
Chase Brown plays running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 30. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Chase Brown play for?
Chase Brown plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a running back. He has been with the Bengals since 2023.
Where did Chase Brown go to college?
Chase Brown played college football at Illinois, after attending Ponchatoula (LA). The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of Illinois in 2023.
When was Chase Brown drafted?
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Chase Brown in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 163rd overall pick, out of Illinois.
What round was Chase Brown drafted in?
Chase Brown was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 163rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.
What pick was Chase Brown in the NFL Draft?
Chase Brown was the 163rd overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round.
Where is Chase Brown from?
Chase Brown went to high school in Louisiana, at Ponchatoula, before playing college football at Illinois.
When is Chase Brown's birthday?
Chase Brown's birthday is March 21. He was born on March 21, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Chase Brown been in the NFL?
2026 is Chase Brown's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a fifth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What teams has Chase Brown played for?
Chase Brown has played for the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What year did Chase Brown enter the NFL?
Chase Brown entered the NFL in 2023, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 4th season.