Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin says the team had hope for Chase Brown and he "made us right" last season.

Fantasy Impact

"We had a lot of hope for Chase and he kind of made us right," Tobin said. The Bengals backfield opened with a committee last season between Brown and Zack Moss. Brown eventually took over after Moss had his season end early. Brown figures to head into 2025 as the lead back in the Bengals backfield.

Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 17. He tested out his ankle during pregame warmups, but evidently was not able to cut on his ankle as well as the team had hoped. Khalil Herbert will likely be the featured back against the Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown is considered a game-time decision to play in Week 18 with an ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact

Brown got injured late in the Week 17 contest on an attempt to go down short of the goal line to bleed extra clock. He was unable to return during overtime, opening up a path for Khalil Herbert to see the action in the backfield. With a Week 18 win paramount to a potential Cincinnati playoff berth, the Bengals would love to have all hands on deck, but if they cannot, Herbert should be the team's RB1 in the regular season closer.

Bengals RB Chase Brown (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Brown is dealing with a right ankle injury that he suffered in Week 17. If he is unable to suit up, Khalil Herbert would draw the start against the Steelers.

Chase Brown missed practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

It was a walk-through for the Bengals. Brown is looking to play in Week 18 despite suffering a sprained ankle last week against the Broncos.