The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Chase Brown.
Is Chase Brown Playing in Week 1?
Brown is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Chase Brown in Week 1?
Just a year ago, the fantasy community was debating whether Chase Brown or Zack Moss was the right investment in the Cincinnati Bengals’ backfield. Now, Brown is widely seen as a fantasy star, while Moss’s health struggles led to his release by the franchise in late July. Life comes at you fast, which is why being nimble is so important for any fantasy manager.
Brown is a great player and has earned the label of a set-it-and-forget-it option in all formats. That said, for DFS players, it is worth noting that the Cleveland Browns have posed a challenge for him. Two of his four worst games during the 2024 season, in terms of production relative to touch expectations, came against Cleveland. He had a 72.7% carry gain rate in those contests compared to his 87.2% mark against the rest of the league.
This history doesn’t mean he can’t produce top-20 numbers at the position this week, as he is certainly capable of doing so. After all, Brown was one of only four running backs last season with 200 carries, 50 catches, and 10 touchdowns. The rising tide of this Bengals offense can rarely float all boats, but I would temper expectations slightly, and that’s reflected in my Week 1 PPR rankings.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Chase Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Brown is projected to score 15.8 points in PPR formats. This includes 59.5 rushing yards, 0.3 rushing touchdowns, 3.5 receptions for 27.5 receiving yards, and 0.3 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Bengals at Browns
Weather could be a factor in this outdoor game with temperatures at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 12 mph. The wind may impact deep passes and field goal attempts.
