Man, after the absolute masterclass the Hawks put on the Chiefs with that 20-3 stomp in Week 7, it’s tough to shift focus to other teams. But over in Cincinnati, things are looking grim for Bengals running back Chase Brown. The guy managed a measly 39 yards on 11 carries and only added 19 receiving yards from four catches in their Week 7 win against the Baltimore Ravens. That’s not exactly inspiring confidence, is it?
This Ain’t Just a One-Game Fluke
Seriously, this isn’t some off-day fluke. This season has been a total disappointment for Brown so far. We’re talking about a running back who hasn’t hit more than 80 rushing yards in *any* game this year. And get this: over the last three weeks alone, he’s barely scraped together 88 yards on a whopping 33 carries. Remember the past two seasons? Brown was a force, racking up 22 touchdowns and over 2,000 rushing yards. Now? In 2026, he’s only got 428 yards of total offense and a single touchdown. You felt good about him as an RB2 option based on those previous seasons, but now we’re talking potential RB3 or even Flex territory. That’s a massive tumble.
Can Week 8 Change Anything?
So, what’s next for Brown and the Bengals offense? He’s set to face the Tennessee Titans defense in Week 8. And here’s where it gets interesting: that same Titans defense just got gashed by Quinshon Judkins, who had his best game of the season against them. Is this the glimmer of hope Brown needs to finally break out of this slump? Or will the struggle continue? We’ll be watching to see if he can finally deliver, because right now, his numbers are a serious red flag.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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