Chase Brown vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chase Brown finished the 2025 season at 14.6 PPG over 17 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Saquon Barkley clocked in at 13.4 across 16 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Chase Brown is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 69 targets into 437 yards, while Saquon Barkley profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1140 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Chase Brown carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Chase Brown is off Week 12 and Saquon Barkley Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
