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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Chase Brown
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Chase Brown
PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Bengals running back positioned to benefit from Jamar Chase's injury; next-man-up opportunity with increased offensive touches expected.NegativeValueOct 2, 2026
Chase Brown was mentioned in a trade example where Bejal Tootin was traded straight up for him, illustrating the market's enthusiasm for Tootin despite backfield concerns.PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
Chase Brown is an RB1 in fantasy football with a 15% target share in at least two of three games; he's being actively traded in leagues, with multiple sources preferring him over Kyron Williams in trade scenarios because Williams must share the backfield with Blake Corum, whereas the Bengals offense is highly regarded.PositiveValueOct 2, 2026
Chase Brown holds a massive role with 71% snap share and 78% of Bengals rushing attempts (7th and 4th in NFL respectively). Despite posting 18.8, 11.2, and 8.9 PPR points in weeks 1-3, the role remains elite; league mates may overreact to recent point totals and undervalue him. Matthew Berry notes he's RB19 on PPR points-per-game basis but should be valued as an RB1, making him a buy-low candidate if available at RB2 prices. Brown also carries a 15% target share in at least two of three games, adding receiving upside. Upcoming matchups vs. Dolphins (week 5) and Titans (week 8) present smash-game opportunities.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Matthew Berry references Chase Brown (nicknamed 'the Brown Gobbler') as a player who should be gobbling up fantasy points in the Jaguars-Bengals matchup. Brown is highlighted as part of the Bengals' receiving corps that should benefit from the high game environment (51.5 over/under).PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Matthew Berry rates Chase Brown as RB8 this week. Brown was on Berry's preseason love list and ride-or-die finalist list. His utilization is off the charts: at least 20 touches and 15% target share in both games so far, ranking top-seven in utilization score. Berry is not scared of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (allowing fifth-most rushing yards per game, though skewed by one big run to Travian Henderson). The Bengals offense ranks among the best in the NFL and will be in scoring position often. Berry expects the Bengals to lean run-heavy on the road.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Chase Brown ahead of Saquon Barkley, highlighting him as a preferred target in the second round.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Chase Brown as his RB7, noting that since becoming the starter in week 9 of 2024, Brown has been among the top five running backs in games with 15+ fantasy points. Berry is all-in on the Bengals' offense and prefers Brown over Saquon Barkley and Devon Achane.PositiveUsageAug 26, 2026
Matthew Berry notes that Chase Brown has quietly been a reliable RB1 since the middle of the 2024 season, indicating sustained high-level performance.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
Matthew Berry is significantly higher on Chase Brown than the current market, preferring him over Devon Achane in the same tier due to a better situation.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Chase Brown as one of his five finalists for his 2026 'Ride or Die' selection, indicating he is a player Berry is high on for the upcoming season.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Chase Brown as a finalist for his 'ride or die' pick, noting that since taking over the starting job in 2024, Brown has been the sixth-best running back in fantasy points per game. Berry believes he is undervalued at his current RB13 ADP.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Matthew Berry and Alex Cupps rank Chase Brown as a top-16 overall player (RB8-RB9), yet he is currently drafted at 26 overall (RB13) on ESPN. They highlight his top-five usage among running backs last year—trailing only Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Christian McCaffrey, and Jonathan Taylor—and note that the Bengals' backfield competition is weak following Zach Moss's departure.PositiveUsageMay 14, 2026
A viewer suggests Chase Brown should be nicknamed 'the Gobbler' because he will gobble up receptions, though the hosts debate whether this is a nickname Brown would actually enjoy.