Outlook Chase Brown
Ascending Dual-Threat Anchor Primed for Heavy Touch Volume
Chase Brown enters the season as Cincinnati's clear featured back, sitting atop the backfield depth chart ahead of veteran Samaje Perine. After commanding 251 carries and 71 receptions last season, training camp reports highlight him being deployed all over the formation, including out of the slot, cementing his high-leverage role in Joe Burrow's offense.
Our projections anticipate another monster campaign, forecasting 1,080 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 245 carries, paired with 52 receptions for 420 yards and four scores through the air. His dual-threat involvement between the tackles and in the passing game offers an exceptionally dependable weekly fantasy floor.
Drafters have embraced this volume, pushing his ADP up from the middle of the second round (pick 17) in July to early round two (pick 13). In 1.0 PPR leagues, our models view this rising draft cost as a justified investment for a locked-in RB1 with elite touch upside.
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Outlook Kenny Gainwell
Pass-Catching Role Offers Standalone PPR Value at a Discount
Gainwell enters the season operating as the primary pass-catching and change-of-pace back behind starter Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay. While he is not in line for early-down dominance, his reliable receiving ability keeps him firmly involved in Baker Mayfield's passing attack on obvious passing downs.
Our projections forecast a productive complementary campaign with 40 receptions on 68 targets for 325 yards and two scores, alongside 135 carries for 475 yards and four touchdowns (171.0 PPR points). His target share should maintain a usable weekly floor in full PPR formats despite limited red-zone carries.
Market sentiment has steadily declined, with his ADP dropping from pick 96 in July to around 144 entering September. As fantasy manager enthusiasm has cooled, this sliding draft cost makes Gainwell an intriguing late-round value steal who can deliver steady flex utility if the backfield split holds.
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