Chase Brown vs Chris Rodriguez: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Chase Brown put up 14.6 fantasy points per game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, while Chris Rodriguez managed 7.0 across 13 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 7.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 7.6-PPG gap gives Chase Brown the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Chase Brown is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 69 targets into 437 yards, while Chris Rodriguez profiles as a more traditional rusher with 500 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Chase Brown carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
