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Chase Brown has struggled this season, but he deserves credit for one thing

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has struggled on the ground this season. However, he has been the best pass blocking running back in the NFL.

By Dylan Oakley · Stripe Hype

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Writer Dylan Oakley argues Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown deserves credit for his elite pass blocking despite rushing struggles.
Brown has managed only 285 rushing yards and one touchdown on 82 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt.
According to PFF, Brown leads qualifying NFL running backs with an 87.0 pass-blocking grade.

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Dylan Oakley of Stripe Hype argues that while Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has struggled as a runner this season, he deserves credit for elite pass blocking. Brown has registered 82 carries for 285 yards and one touchdown, averaging just 3.5 yards per carry amid rumors linking Cincinnati to other running backs.

Despite rushing struggles, Oakley highlights that Pro Football Focus grades Brown at 87.0 in pass blocking among backs with at least 25 blocking snaps. This grade leads the NFL and provides crucial protection for quarterback Joe Burrow against opposing pass rushers.

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