The Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) will host the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) in Week 7. 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 7?
Brown (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Check back here for more updates as we get closer to game time.
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 7?
Chase Brown’s fantasy stock gained steam as the draft process drew to a close this summer, and if you were able to avoid this landmine, more power to you… the best pick you made might be the one you didn’t make.
Chase Brown is averaging 2.7 yards per carry, and you know it’s bad when he picks up 13 yards on a single play and you hold onto it for dear hope.
The origin of these struggles isn’t rocket science. Brown is running into a loaded box on 32% more of his carries than he did last season, and his yards per catch are down 23.9%.
Awful defenses always put their offense at risk of inefficiencies because of how predictable they can become. Joe Burrow, at the peak of his powers, was able to keep opponents honest and thus Brown was given the space to thrive.
Remove the wrong Jenga piece (Burrow), and a beautiful structure turns into rubble.
This offense is rubble, and Joe Flacco isn’t the way to build it back up. He has just three red zone touches during this four-game losing streak, and the lack of per-opportunity has a player once viewed as a top 24 player in all of fantasy sitting outside of my top 24 at the position in Week 7.
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 7
Brown is projected to score 13.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brown to rush for 52 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 24 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 7 Weather Impact: Steelers at Bengals
The forecast for kickoff is 63 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
