Julia Stumbaugh reports that Cincinnati Bengals running back, Chase Brown, is eager for a contract extension.
Stumbaugh quotes Brown, noting that the Bengals running back “would love to do something and be a part of this team. I [Brown] don’t want to go anywhere else.” Brown is further quoted in the article observing that both Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins waited to get paid and just got more expensive for the Bengals to resign.
Entering the final season of his rookie deal, the former fifth-round pick wants the bag, and rightfully so. Chase Brown is coming off his best season in the NFL, surpassing 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his career and catching a very nice 69 receptions. He finished as the RB7 in fantasy points per game and at times served as the bell cow running back for the Bengals. This said, with the Bengals already committing a substantial amount of their cap room to the salaries of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, Chase may have to leave the Bengals to get the most money next offseason. Brown’s fantasy production this season largely hinges on whether the Bengals look to secure a replacement for the veteran in this year’s draft or opt to ride Brown as their go-to back until he reaches free agency.
Author: Edward DeLauter (@ff_litigator)
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Ja’Marr Chase and Chase Brown delivered for fantasy managers and the Cincinnati Bengals in their win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase led the Cincinnati Bengals in receiving with seven catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-14 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Chase now has 117 receptions for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns.
Running back Chase Brown delivered on the ground, putting up 101 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Brown has paced the Cincinnati backfield all season carrying 219 times for 947 yards and six touchdowns.
Despite missing Joe Burrow for a good part of the season, Chase and Brown have delivered on their draft status for fantasy managers and will be quality fantasy assets in 2026.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
After Perine left Week 9 due to injury, Tahj Brooks only handled one carry.
Chase Brown set a season-high with 96-percent snap share and handled his most touches since Week 1. Brown caught 8 passes for 75 yards on 14 targets while carrying the ball 11 times for a mere 37 yards.
Over the last two weeks, the Bengals have averaged 40 points– and Chase Brown has been a Top-10 RB both weeks. Brown’s three best RB finishes for fantasy have been with Joe Flacco at QB this season.
While Week 10 is the Bengals bye, if Perine were to miss Week 11 against Pittsburgh, expect Chase Brown to project as a Top-10 RB yet again.
Author: Bradley Stalder (@FFStalder)
It appears the Bengals are ready to give the lion’s share of the work to running back Chase Brown
According to Bengals OC Dan Pitcher, the team is going to make Chase Brown one of the “focal points” in the 2025 season. From weeks 4-18, Brown averaged 18.4 fantasy points per game with a rushing line of 229-990-7 while adding 54 catches and four scores through the air. The Bengals did bring back a familiar face in Samaje Perine and drafted Tahj Brooks in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Perine could potentially be a thorn in the side of Brown and vulture a few touchdowns, but heading into training camp, all signs point to a bigger workload and role for the second-year player.
After finishing the season 9-8 and missing the playoffs, the Bengals replaced their OL coach, drafted a rookie in the third round, and also signed offensive lineman Lucas Patrick. Cincinnati finished the season ranked 30th in rushing attempts per game and 29th in overall run blocking. Brown recorded a 14.8% broken tackle rate and a below-average positive run rate. On a team that ranked second in dropbacks per game last season, increasing the rushing attempts will cause fits for opposing teams and hopefully enable Brown to score as a high-end RB1.
For fantasy managers, the news of Ontario-born Brown appearing to get the bulk of the work is as sweet as Canadian Maple Syrup, eh? Finishing as RB12 last season in 0.5 point-per-reception (PPR) leagues, Brown is currently being drafted as RB11 with an ADP of 27 on Underdog. With this news being dropped today, it appears Brown could bring value at his current cost.
Author: Dane Madoche (@FF_DaMaddog)
After a rather uneventful NFL Draft for the Bengals skill position players, Chase Brown emerges as a winner in dynasty.
The NFL Draft had plenty of fireworks that had risers and fallers in dynasty. One unexpected winner that has emerged is Bengals running back Chase Brown.
The Bengals were expected to add running back talent early in the draft. Having had visits with Ohio State running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, it came as a surprise when the Bengals only ended up with Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks in the 6th round.
While Brooks is a capable back who will help with depth, this is excellent signal for Chase Brown as his stock in dynasty remains safe and is rising. Being able to decipher which players will remain safe after the NFL Draft is an enviable skill that the best dynasty managers have. Fantasy gamers who held on through the draft will be rewarded in 2025.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The Cincinnati Bengals steal running back Tahj Brooks in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft
Samaje Perine and Zack Moss will turn 30 and 28, respectively, during the 2025 season. The Cincinnati Bengals sat on their hands for five rounds before taking advantage of this year’s running back class. They secured some backfield future when they struck gold at No. 193 with Texas Tech’s Tahj Brooks.
On the surface, this appears to be a depth pick. However, the similarities between he and Moss are undeniable: Both are listed at 5-foot-9 and within a few pounds of 210. Each lacks breakaway speed but profiles as a punishing runner on the inside capable of gaining tough yards. On top of that, Brooks can also do most things that Perine is known for. For a stout running back, Brooks excels at catching the ball and is a monster in pass protection. If the Bengals needed a three-down workhorse (they don’t), Brooks would fit the bill.
For a sixth-round selection, the Texas native had a wildly good combine. He slots in as the No. 16 running back in terms of production (score: 72), seventh in athleticism (82), and 12th in overall RB evaluation score (75). He’s not running away from fleet-footed corners and safeties but will be a reliable battering ram between the tackles and at the goal line.
Brooks carried the ball an outrageous 576 times on the ground in his last two seasons and finished his career hitting the 100-yard mark in 19 of his last 22 games. All told, Brooks put together career totals of 879 carries, 4,557 yards rushing, and 102 receptions. He went over 1,500 yards on the ground in each of 2023 and 2024.
The fact that Cincinnati waited for a running back means Chase Brown’s gig as the main attraction is likely safe. The same cannot be said for the other backs on the roster. The total package of production and pass protection will make it extremely difficult to keep the Texas Tech product off the field in some capacity. In another running back class, Tahj Brooks would be a slam-dunk early-third-round pick.
Author: Sam Schneider (@BuyAndSellYou)
