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PositiveUsageOct 31, 2026Cincy Jungle

Perine was heavily involved in the Bengals' dominant second-half offensive scheme shift away from under-center looks. He scored a 1-yard touchdown run and added a 15-yard run out of shotgun, finishing the third straight scoring possession of the second half with a touchdown run from under-center. The source notes that while the running backs will need to produce at a higher clip at times this season, Perine's performance in this game exemplified the Bengals' successful pivot to shotgun-heavy play-calling that generated five straight touchdown drives.

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PositiveSleeperOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Perine has demonstrated he can produce when given a lead role. If Chase Brown's inefficiency continues, Perine could earn more touches, making him a valuable handcuff in one of the NFL's most high-powered offenses (the Bengals). Worth stashing as a contingency play.

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PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Samaje Perine scored a touchdown in the second half, taking a handoff out of the shotgun for a 15-yard gain and bulldozing his way down inside the Baltimore red zone before running through a Kyle Hamilton tackle attempt at the goal line to extend the Bengals' lead to 21-13.

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PositiveUsageOct 30, 2026Cincy Jungle

Perine delivered an explosive 15-yard run out of the shotgun, bulldozing his way down inside the Baltimore red zone, then punched in a touchdown by running through Kyle Hamilton's tackle attempt at the goal line; this capped the Bengals' third straight possession ending in a touchdown in the second half, showcasing his power-running ability in the red zone.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Assigned a C grade for Week 8, indicating average expected performance relative to positional peers.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Perine receives a C start/sit grade for Week 8 against Tennessee, indicating weak fantasy production expectations in this matchup.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

With starter Chase Brown struggling (3.5 YPC, one TD on season), the source recommends taking a shot on Perine. Though he saw only four carries against Baltimore in Week 7, he scored on a goal-line attempt with 78 total yards and a touchdown (15.8 points) in Week 5 at Miami. The source expects Perine to see more usage against Tennessee on Sunday.

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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine has been somewhat effective in a supplemental role with 4.1 yards per carry; however, he had a rough stretch in Weeks 2-4, logging eight carries for 22 yards (2.8 yards per carry), zero touchdowns, and a long run of just five yards. His carry share has increased as Brown's has declined, but the longest run by either him or Brown has been 15 yards this season.

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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026Cincy Jungle

Samaje Perine has been somewhat effective in a supplemental role with 4.1 yards per carry, but his overall production remains limited. He had a rough stretch in Weeks 2-4 with eight carries for 22 yards (2.8 yards per carry), zero touchdowns, and a long run of just five yards. His carry share has increased as Chase Brown's has declined, eating into Brown's workload. Perine has caught seven passes for 61 yards on the season. The longest run by either Perine or Brown has been 15 yards this season, highlighting a lack of explosive run plays in Cincinnati's offense.

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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Samaje Perine ranks RB35 and is listed as a sit recommendation for Week 8, implying limited upside in the Bengals' backfield behind Chase Brown.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine punched in a touchdown in the Bengals' second-half offensive explosion, though the running backs as a group struggled with 61 combined yards on 18 carries.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026Cincy Jungle

Red zone role: punched in a touchdown, providing secondary backfield scoring despite limited overall rushing production from the Bengals' running back group.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine is recommended as a streaming RB option for medium-depth leagues (under 35% rostered) in Week 8.

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PositiveValueOct 29, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Perine is priced at $4,800 and received only four touches to Chase Brown's 16 last week, but three came in the second half when Cincinnati abandoned the under-center run scheme. The source projects Perine to earn 40 percent of backfield touches on a good offense; the Bengals are 10-point home favorites against the Titans, suggesting increased run-game volume.

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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Perine is a viable flex this week. Over the last two games, he has split red zone work evenly with Chase Brown (two rushing attempts each) while averaging ten touches and 47 total yards. He has mustered a decent 10.3% explosive run rate and 2.29 yards after contact per attempt this season. Tennessee has allowed the fourth-highest explosive run rate, fifth-highest rushing success rate, and seventh-highest yards before contact per attempt over the last five games. If Perine scores a touchdown with 10-12 touches this week, he could easily be a nice flex play.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine rushed for a one-yard touchdown in Cincinnati's 35-13 win over Baltimore.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026Baltimore Beatdown

Perine rushed for a one-yard touchdown in Cincinnati's 35-13 win over Baltimore.

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PositiveUsageOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Samaje Perine, at 31 years old, has been stealing high-value touches away from Chase Brown, averaging only 11.5 carries over his past four games, indicating a significant shift in the Bengals' backfield hierarchy.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Perine stole a goal-line touchdown from Chase Brown in post-bye week games, signaling increased role opportunity and red-zone usage in the Bengals backfield.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine is making plays in the Bengals backfield and has taken goal-line work from Chase Brown, including a successful carry on a play where Brown was on the field for Mike Gesicki's end-zone defensive pass interference.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine is making plays in the Bengals' backfield while Chase Brown struggles. Perine was subbed in for a successful goal-line carry, suggesting he's earning more work and opportunity in the offense.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 42nd among running backs in the Week 8 trade value chart with a value of 89, reflecting lower-tier fantasy asset status.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Perine has carved out a larger role in Cincinnati's backfield as Joe Mixon has struggled with inefficiency. Perine registered more than 15 fantasy points in Week 5 and found the end zone in Week 7, positioning him as a beneficiary of Mixon's underperformance and the Bengals' status as 10-point home favorites against the Titans.

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NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Samaje Perine earned a season-low snap share in Week 7, signaling reduced offensive role and diminished threat to Chase Brown's workload.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Perine earned a season-low snap share in Week 7, suggesting his role is diminishing and he won't be a significant threat to Chase Brown's workload going forward.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Scored the goal-line touchdown in Week 7 in a split backfield with Chase Brown, but the source does not recommend him for lineups if alternatives are available, citing his limited role outside of goal-line situations.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Samaje Perine is taking many of Chase Brown's high-value touches despite being 31 years old, indicating he has earned a larger role in the Bengals backfield. The source's concern about Brown's value is partly driven by Perine's increased touch share.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Had just four touches after appearing to take over larger backfield share before Week 6 bye; remains fine deeper league handcuff/desperate flex due to clear No. 2 RB status in NFL's fourth-ranked scoring offense heading into Week 8 vs. TEN.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Flock Fantasy

Viewed as a 'poor man's handcuff' who will never hit lineups outside of an injury to Chase Brown, despite recent goal line involvement; source recommends cutting him.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Perine is listed among the best of the rest backup RBs, factoring in current flex value and long-term potential.

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Continues to merit waiver consideration; may have fallen back into player pool during Bengals bye. Limited Week 7 production (four rushes for 16 yards) but one carry came from 1-yard line and he scored; if Bengals give Perine red-zone carries over Chase Brown, he will have value. Recommended FAAB bid: $7.

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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Perine was well outpaced by Chase Brown on Sunday but vultured a touchdown when the game was still in doubt; despite reading about Perine's role shrinking, Kyren Williams thinks Cincinnati may make a move at some point if their running game continues to stall.

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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026FFin60

Samaje Perine keeps eating into Chase Brown's work near the goal line, stealing a touchdown Sunday and logging fourteen carries two weeks ago. Brown still owns the snaps and early downs, so this is a handcuff bet that the split keeps shifting if Cincinnati's offense stays stuck. FAAB: 2-5%.

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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Perine scored again in Week 7 and continues to play well behind the disappointing Chase Brown. The source recommends him as a running back handcuff to roster.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Big Blue View

Saw a dip in touches this week, but Chase Brown is still struggling to produce; should remain on rosters.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Samaje Perine saw a dip in touches this week, but Chase Brown is still struggling to produce; Perine should remain on rosters.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Perine scored a one-yard TD early in the fourth quarter and subbed in for Brown on the drive where he scored, ripping off a 15-yard run to take Cincinnati inside the 10-yard line before staying in for the goal-line run on first down. The source characterizes this as probably just bad luck for Brown rather than a shift in role.

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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Perine came in late in the Week 7 game and scored a touchdown when Chase Brown was about to score but a penalty was called; he is being used as a red-zone replacement for Brown, indicating he has touchdown upside in goal-line situations.

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PositiveNewsOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Weekly Fantasy Football thread through Sunday Night Football is ready Is Chase Brown a workhorse or sharing with Perine? Who stepped up with Davante Adams out? Josh Jacobs was a workhorse - what does it mean ROS? I got you covered 👇

Weekly Fantasy Football thread through Sunday Night Football is ready Is Chase Brown a workhorse or sharing with Perine? Who stepped up with Davante Adams out? Josh Jacobs was a workhorse - what does it mean ROS? I got you covered 👇

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Perine received only 21% of RB touches in Week 7 with four total touches, including a vulture carry from the one-yard line. He had virtually nothing before the goal-line attempt, confirming his role as a backup in the Bengals backfield with Chase Brown as the clear bellcow.

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