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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chase Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chase Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chase Brown (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chase Brown

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

14.6 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Chase Brown vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chase Brown (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) against Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Harold Fannin Jr. posted 9.4 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chase Brown has his bye in Week 6, Harold Fannin Jr. in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Chase Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Harold Fannin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Chase Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Harold Fannin Jr. caught 72 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Chase Brown (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	9.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	150
Rushing Yards	1,019	13
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	0.8
Rushing TDs	6	1
Receptions	69	72
Receiving Yards	437	731
Targets	88	107
Total TDs	11	7
Age	26	21
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Chase Brown outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 5.2 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 9.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chase Brown or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Chase Brown and Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Chase Brown and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.