Bengals running back Chase Brown is coming off a solid 2024 season, one that saw him rush for nearly 1,000 yards.
Heading into his third season in his career, Brown is firmly entrenched for a big role in the Bengals’ offense. That could result in a big postseason accolade: A Pro Bowl appearance.
NFL.com’s Kevin Patra gave one player for each of the 32 NFL teams that could earn their first trip to the Pro Bowl, with Brown chosen for the Bengals.
Here’s what Patra had to say about the Bengals’ fourth-round draft pick in 2023.
Brown is in a smash spot for a massive role with a hefty workload in a juggernaut Bengals offense. Rookie Tahj Brooks could earn some touches, and Samaje Perine returns to Cincinnati as a complementary back, but there is no doubt that Brown is the lead tiger and the “focal point” of the backfield. In his first year as the primary starter last season, Brown generated 990 rushing yards and seven TDs on 229 totes in 16 games. The dual-threat weapon added 54 catches for 360 yards and four more scores. Defenses must protect against a passing attack led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, virtually guaranteeing Brown will get to scamper through light boxes. Last year, Brown saw a light box on 52% of his rushing attempts, the second-highest rate in the NFL (among those with a minimum of 200 carries). The usage plus the offense plus the talent give Brown an excellent chance to break into the Pro Bowl.
The Bengals offense is driven through Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. But having a running back like Chase Brown that can knife through the defense and make defenders miss when running after the catch will make this Bengals offense even harder to defend.
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