STACKED’s take
Hold despite slow start; historical pattern suggests strong finish.
Ian Hartitz ranks Chase Brown RB19 this week against the Titans despite being RB21 in PPR points per game this year. Hartitz recommends holding Brown despite a tough first 7 weeks (10.1 PPR, RB21), citing his historical pattern of slow starts followed by strong end-of-year performance. Last week showed improvement with a 76% snap rate (second-best of the season); Samaje Perine's goal-line carry was a one-off. In 2024, Brown was RB30 weeks 1–7 but RB6 weeks 8–18 when Zack Moss got hurt; in 2025, he's been hampered by Joe Burrow's injury. With the Bengals as a top-eight scoring offense facing a favorable schedule (Titans, Falcons, Steelers, Commanders, Saints, Browns, Chiefs, Panthers, Colts, Ravens), Hartitz suggests Brown could return to his 20+ PPR form, though acknowledges worst-case scenario risk.
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