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Chase Brown would be towards the very top at the running back position. Then we look at the the like levels he was able to step up to last year as a receiver, had 54 catches his first year in sort of like a high-volume backseat back of the season, {quote} {unquote} league winner role in 2024, but last year took another step. Goes from 54 receptions to 69 receptions, and the volume has been consistently great. 229 carries in 2024, 232 in 2025, and of course the receiving work. Then you add in 11 touchdowns last year.

STACKED’s take

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Has a Christian McCaffrey-lite workload with 229 carries in 2024 and 232 in 2025, plus 69 receptions in 2025 (up from 54 in 2024), with 11 touchdowns last year, and no back on the roster worth noting to challenge him.

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