Chase Brown vs Zonovan Knight: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Chase Brown (Cincinnati Bengals) averaged 14.6 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Zonovan Knight (Arizona Cardinals, 6.8 PPG) by 7.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 7.8-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 Zonovan Knight profiles as a more traditional rusher with 269 rushing yards and 4 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 Zonovan Knight Week 11. 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.
