Chase Brown: Dynasty Outlook for Bengals Running Back

Despite not making the playoffs, the Cincinnati Bengals were one of the most prominent teams for fantasy players in 2024. Chase Brown was a massive part of that, especially after Zack Moss went down with an injury. Brown now looks set to be the starter in 2025 and for many years to come. This is the dynasty outlook for Chase Brown.

Chase Brown: Dynasty Outlook for Explosive Bengals Running Back

Current Production

Last season, Chase Brown was exclusively a handcuff. He totaled just 44 carries and 14 receptions despite playing 12 games. This season, his role grew. He started the season playing second fiddle to Zack Moss, but Brown did not take long to prove he was the better player. By Week 6, Brown was out snapping Moss and was far more efficient. Moss’ season-ending injury in Week 8 opened the door for Brown to become a workhorse; he began seeing nearly 90% of the backfield touches.

Brown finished as the RB10 in total points but was the RB6 from Week 8 onwards. He scored 11 touchdowns and had 1,350 yards from scrimmage on a Bengals team that focused on throwing the ball. Brown was heavily involved in the receiving game; he caught 54 passes and four touchdowns. His game-breaking speed and tough running made him a vital piece of the offense.

Brown Dynasty Price

Brown’s tremendous second half of the season has helped his value shoot up. KeepTradeCut currently ranks him as the RB15 in dynasty, after being in the RB30-40 range in the first month of the season. A few names that are value-adjacent to Brown include Jaylen Waddle, Jameson Williams, and Dak Prescott.

Brown is in a solid position to finish as a top-15 RB again in 2025. He’s on an explosive offense that may need to rely on him more in the future with Tee Higgins’ contract uncertain, and he’s still only 24. He ended the season with an ankle injury, but it won’t affect him in the future. Trades for Brown on FantasyCalc commonly include a 2025 first-round pick.

Brown Dynasty Outlook

The main concern for Brown’s outlook is Zack Moss. The Bengals had signed Moss as the starter, but Brown’s output is difficult to ignore. Moss, returning, will eat into Brown’s touches regardless of who the starter is. Another concern is that despite being young, Brown is undersized at 5’10”, and smaller running backs have a history of not lasting as long. The Bengals must manage his workload to avoid too much wear and tear.

That being said, as long as Brown is attached to this Bengals offense, he will be viable in fantasy. Even a 65% split of backfield touches for an entire season is enough to make him a top 15-20 RB. Even though there are concerns, these next two years look promising.

What to Do With Chase Brown in Dynasty Leagues

Keep Brown for now; he broke out in the second half of the season and is in line for a big 2025 campaign. Moss’ contract runs out in 2026, so Brown could see a return to his workhorse role for a few seasons. Keep Brown and reevaluate a year from now.