The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Chase Brown.
Is Chase Brown Playing in Week 10?
Brown (rib) was listed as a full participant on Monday’s practice estimate.
Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, Brown suffered a bruised rib in Sunday’s win over the Raiders, but the running back’s listed full participation a day later indicates that his availability for Thursday night’s game against the Ravens is not in danger.
With Zack Moss on track to miss time with a neck injury, Brown appears poised to maintain a heavy workload versus Baltimore and likely beyond, after logging a career-high 27 carries against Las Vegas.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Chase Brown in Week 10?
The Bengals went out of their way to bolster their backfield at the trade deadline by way of Khalil Herbert, a move that could be read one of two ways.
- They aren’t sold on Chase Brown as a bellcow
- They aren’t sure Zack Moss will take the field again this season
Realistically, it’s probably a combination of both, though Brown did show well for himself last week in producing his third RB1 finish of the season (32 touches for 157 yards and a TD against the Raiders). That said, the momentum is working away from Brown, and we know that Herbert offers a dose of upside (career: 4.8 yards per carry).
- Weeks 1-6: 25.2% over expectation
- Weeks 7-9: 13% below expectation
I’m pessimistic here. The Bengals have a pair of tough matchups coming (Ravens and Chargers) before they go on bye in Week 12. If Brown struggles to be efficient in those difficult spots, is this a full-blown committee as we work into December?
Brown is a low-end Flex this week, and that might prove to be the high-water mark for the rest of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 10 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Chase Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10
As of Thursday, Brown is projected to score 14.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 17.3 rushing attempts for 71.1 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. It also includes 1.4 receptions for 35.5 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
PFN Insight on the Ravens’ Defense
The Baltimore Ravens’ defense has briefly flashed upside this year, but there has been no rhyme or reason as to why they have come outside of outlier results. Week 9 was just the second time that the Ravens have been inside the top 15 in a single week this season (Week 3 vs. Buffalo). Outside of that, it has not made for pretty reading.
The Ravens’ main success defensively has been against the run, but they have struggled against the pass. A large part of that has been an inability to generate consistent pressure without committing extra men to the pass rush. Additionally, the Ravens have also ranked 30th in third-down conversion rate this year, but their ability to stiffen in the red zone (15th) has meant it has not shown up as much as it could have.
Do you want more insight on all other defensive units across the NFL? Head over to our PFN Defense+ Rankings for analysis on all 32 teams.
Chase Brown’s Week 10 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, December 13. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Weekly Consensus Superflex Rankings.
Week 15 RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. PIT)
2) Bijan Robinson | ATL (at LV)
3) Derrick Henry | BAL (at NYG)
4) De'Von Achane | MIA (at HOU)
5) Chase Brown | CIN (at TEN)
6) Jahmyr Gibbs | DET (vs. BUF)
7) Joe Mixon | HOU (vs. MIA)
8) Josh Jacobs | GB (at SEA)
9) Tony Pollard | TEN (vs. CIN)
10) Kyren Williams | LAR (at SF)
11) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at NO)
12) Jonathan Taylor | IND (at DEN)
13) Alvin Kamara | NO (vs. WAS)
14) Zach Charbonnet | SEA (vs. GB)
15) Chuba Hubbard | CAR (vs. DAL)
16) James Conner | ARI (vs. NE)
17) James Cook | BUF (at DET)
18) Rico Dowdle | DAL (at CAR)
19) David Montgomery | DET (vs. BUF)
20) Aaron Jones | MIN (vs. CHI)
21) Isaac Guerendo | SF (vs. LAR)
22) Najee Harris | PIT (at PHI)
23) Rhamondre Stevenson | NE (at ARI)
24) Tyrone Tracy Jr. | NYG (vs. BAL)
25) Isiah Pacheco | KC (at CLE)
26) D'Andre Swift | CHI (at MIN)
27) Rachaad White | TB (at LAC)
28) Breece Hall | NYJ (at JAX)
29) Jaylen Warren | PIT (at PHI)
30) Sincere McCormick | LV (vs. ATL)
31) Nick Chubb | CLE (vs. KC)
32) Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX (vs. NYJ)
33) Gus Edwards | LAC (vs. TB)
34) Javonte Williams | DEN (vs. IND)
35) Tank Bigsby | JAX (vs. NYJ)
36) Braelon Allen | NYJ (at JAX)
37) Jaleel McLaughlin | DEN (vs. IND)
38) Jerome Ford | CLE (vs. KC)
39) Kimani Vidal | LAC (vs. TB)
40) Justice Hill | BAL (at NYG)
41) Patrick Taylor Jr. | SF (vs. LAR)
42) Tyjae Spears | TEN (vs. CIN)
43) Kareem Hunt | KC (at CLE)
44) Isaiah Davis | NYJ (at JAX)
45) Devin Singletary | NYG (vs. BAL)
46) Ray Davis | BUF (at DET)
47) Ameer Abdullah | LV (vs. ATL)
48) Cam Akers | MIN (vs. CHI)
49) Tyler Allgeier | ATL (at LV)
50) Antonio Gibson | NE (at ARI)
51) Dare Ogunbowale | HOU (vs. MIA)
52) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at NO)
53) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. PIT)
54) Audric Estimé | DEN (vs. IND)
55) Jaylen Wright | MIA (at HOU)
56) Kendre Miller | NO (vs. WAS)
57) Trey Benson | ARI (vs. NE)
58) Blake Corum | LAR (at SF)
59) Alexander Mattison | LV (vs. ATL)
60) Chris Brooks | GB (at SEA)
61) Raheem Mostert | MIA (at HOU)
62) Travis Homer | CHI (at MIN)
63) Sean Tucker | TB (at LAC)
64) Bucky Irving | TB (at LAC)
65) Ty Johnson | BUF (at DET)
66) Emanuel Wilson | GB (at SEA)
67) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at NO)
68) Cordarrelle Patterson | PIT (at PHI)
69) Ezekiel Elliott | DAL (at CAR)
70) Samaje Perine | KC (at CLE)
71) Khalil Herbert | CIN (at TEN)
72) Jamaal Williams | NO (vs. WAS)
73) Tyler Goodson | IND (at DEN)
74) Hassan Haskins | LAC (vs. TB)
75) Kyle Juszczyk | SF (vs. LAR)
76) Kenny McIntosh | SEA (vs. GB)
77) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. PIT)
78) Hunter Luepke | DAL (at CAR)
79) Dameon Pierce | HOU (vs. MIA)
80) Israel Abanikanda | SF (vs. LAR)
81) Eric Gray | NYG (vs. BAL)
82) Ty Chandler | MIN (vs. CHI)
83) Pierre Strong Jr. | CLE (vs. KC)
84) Alec Ingold | MIA (at HOU)
85) Carson Steele | KC (at CLE)
86) Trey Sermon | IND (at DEN)
87) Jeff Wilson Jr. | MIA (at HOU)
88) Julius Chestnut | TEN (vs. CIN)
89) Craig Reynolds | DET (vs. BUF)
90) Dylan Laube | LV (vs. ATL)
91) C.J. Ham | MIN (vs. CHI)
92) Keilan Robinson | JAX (vs. NYJ)
93) Darrynton Evans | BUF (at DET)
94) Adam Prentice | NO (vs. WAS)
95) Raheem Blackshear | CAR (vs. DAL)
96) Sione Vaki | DET (vs. BUF)
97) Ronnie Rivers | LAR (at SF)
98) George Holani | SEA (vs. GB)
99) Jaret Patterson | LAC (vs. TB)
100) Roschon Johnson | CHI (at MIN)
101) Ke'Shawn Vaughn | SF (vs. LAR)
102) Trayveon Williams | CIN (at TEN)
103) Deuce Vaughn | DAL (at CAR)
104) DeeJay Dallas | ARI (vs. NE)
105) Kenneth Walker III | SEA (vs. GB)
106) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at DET)
107) Avery Williams | ATL (at LV)
108) Khari Blasingame | CHI (at MIN)