As we gear up for the upcoming 2023 Fantasy Football season, we turn our attention to one of the most intriguing and unpredictable aspects of the game — the rookie class. Each year, a new wave of talent enters the NFL, brimming with the potential to take the fantasy world by storm. From highly touted prospects who are already making waves to under-the-radar talents poised for a breakout, our featured pundits have you covered. Here is one rookie our featured experts are most interested in drafting as an early sleeper candidate: Bengals RB Chase Brown.
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Early Rookie Predictions & Sleepers: Chase Brown
Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
“After months of speculation about Cincinnati moving on from Joe Mixon, it looks like the rumors were false, as Mixon seems ready to begin another season as the Bengals’ lead back. However, high-end backup Samaje Perine did sign with Denver, making Chase Brown, Cincinnati’s fifth-round selection, a priority handcuff and target in the early third round of rookie drafts. Brown, has the potential to earn a passing-down role, making him a potential bye-week flex option in deeper leagues. His real value is his league-winning ceiling if he were to assume a workhorse role in the prolific Bengals offense if something were to happen to Mixon.”
– Matthew Hill (DataForce Fantasy Football)
“Chase Brown enters a peculiar situation in Cincinnati. Joe Mixon had one monster game where he racked up five touchdowns, but he was otherwise pedestrian at best at 3.9 yards per carry and just four scores the remainder of the season. Mixon is also subject to league discipline for an off-the-field situation this offseason and could be in his final season with the Bengals. Semaje Perine (now in Denver) was one of my favorite handcuffs last season, and his playing time increased as Mixon’s effectiveness waned. If Mixon gets off to a slow start or does face a suspension, Brown has a good opportunity to take on more carries in what figures to be one of the league’s best offenses. ”
– Joe Serpico (Pressbox)
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