One player who has benefited from the development has been former Illinois running back Chase Brown. After taking over as Cincinnati's starter in Week 6 last season, Brown has sprinted forward without looking back. He got five carries on Monday and rushed for 22 yards – and even scored the first touchdown of the game.

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With the Bengals looking to replace previous mainstay Joe Mixon, Brown started out slow in his battle with Zack Moss but overtook the veteran by early October. The fight ended entirely when Moss suffered a Week 8 neck injury,

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"I believe Chase Brown is a top-10 back in the league," offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said. "Certainly, you don’t want to burn the guy out. You also want to make sure your most explosive players are on the field and ready to touch the ball as many times as possible.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown bulldozes his way past goal line for a fourth-down touchdown. Highlights from the Preseason Week 2 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders during the 2025 NFL season.