The Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. 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 11?
Brown is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Brown in Week 11?
Chase Brown has scored 65.6 PPR points in Joe Flacco’s four starts, a massive improvement from the 49.5 he scored in the five games prior, his efficiency driving the ship.
- In Flacco starts: 1.13 PPR points per touch
- Pre-Flacco: 0.60 PPR points per touch
The ability to find holes and hit them for big chunk gains seems to be much easier with this offense opening up, and I think we can bank on that sustaining (20.9% of his carries have gained 10+ yards, up from a pathetic 1.5% prior).
It’s been a season of ups and downs for the Pittsburgh defense, which widens the range of potential outcomes, but I’m not hesitating to start Brown in this spot. These teams last met in Week 7, and Brown picked up yardage on 100% of his carries in his only game this season, reaching triple-figure rushing yards.
Expecting that level of production might be a bit optimistic, but 100 total yards is reasonable on a role that figures to see 12-14 carries and five-ish targets.
You drafted Brown as a weekly starter, and after a brutal start, I think that’s what you have for the remainder of the season.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brown’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Brown is projected to score 15.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to rush for 58 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 27 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Bengals at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 53 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.