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Double-digit carries in win Perine rushed 11 times for 43 yards during Sunday's 34-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact Perine logged two more carries than Chase Brown in the game, but Brown out produced him with 57 rushing yards. Perine has continued to operate in a prominent role as the Bengals' No. 2 option in the backfield, and he would stand to be a rather valuable fantasy asset in the case that Brown is forced to miss any action down the road this season.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Totals 19 yards against Tennessee Perine rushed four times for 10 yards and caught his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 43-36 overtime win over the Titans.

Impact The Bengals were chasing the Titans on the scoreboard much of the afternoon and Chase Brown and Perine combined for just 16 carries, as Joe Burrow fired off 48 pass attempts. Perine is a touchdown-or-bust desperation RB3 in fantasy whose main value comes in the form of being Brown's backup. Cincinnati has been linked to a potential trade for a running back ahead of next week's deadline.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cashes in goal-line TD in Week 7 Perine rushed four times for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-13 win over the Ravens.

Impact The running back wasn't targeted in the passing game, but Perine notably subbed in for Chase Brown at the goal line to punch in a one-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. It's become apparent that the coaches are trusting Perine more, and it's having an effect on Brown's production. Perine is up to 31 carries for 126 yards (4.1 YPC) and one touchdown through six games this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow throws 4 TD passes as Bengals storm past Jackson-less Ravens in 2nd half of 35-13 win

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the second half, and the Cincinnati Bengals rebounded from a desultory first two quarters to beat Baltimore 35-13, handing the Ravens a se...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Reaches end zone in victory Perine rushed 14 times for 68 yards while catching both of his targets for 10 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-24 win over Miami.

Impact Perine surprisingly logged one more carry than starting running back Chase Brown (13) in the contest. Additionally, although he saw two fewer targets than Brown, Perine was able to reach paydirt in the second quarter, reeling in a six-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow. Perine remains a highly valuable handcuff option for fantasy managers with Chase Brown on their rosters. Through five games, the 31-year-old has rushed 27 times for 110 yards while reeling in seven of 10 targets for 61 yards and a score.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow throws 4 TDs, Battle has pair of interceptions as Bengals beat Dolphins 31-24

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, safety Jordan Battle had a pair of interceptions and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 31-24 on Sunday

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

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Handles three carries in loss Perine rushed three times for seven yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Chase Brown carried the ball nine times for just 10 yards, and the Bengals rushed 15 times for just 23 yards as a team, with Joe Burrow scoring a rushing touchdown. Perine has rushed 13 times for 42 yards (3.2 YPC) through four games. He would need an injury to Brown to gain any fantasy relevance.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Four touches in Week 3 loss Perine turned three carries into nine yards and caught one pass on three targets for five yards during the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. He also returned one kicko...

Impact Perine saw most of his offensive output in the first half and was limited to only one carry for zero gain in the second. His 18 offensive snaps were well behind Chase Brown's 40, and Perine figures to be limited to a rotational role in the Bengals' backfield this season unless Brown were to miss time. The Bengals will head home to host the Jaguars in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Only three touches in Week 2 win Perine logged two carries for six yards and hauled in his lone target for 16 yards during the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Perine's three touches were well behind starter Chase Brown's 25, with the former playing 24 of 60 offensive snaps (40.0 percent). Perine's 16-yard catch midway through the third quarter converted a third-and-7 for the Bengals and led to an 18-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase five plays later. Perine is up to 72 scrimmage yards through two regular-season games and is firmly entrenched as the Bengals' RB2 behind Brown. Up next is a Week 3 AFC North tilt against the Steelers, whose defense gave gave up 119 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries between TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in a Week 2 loss to the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Perine (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Houston.

Impact Perine missed practice Thursday and Friday, but he's apparently made enough progress with his illness to convince the team that he'll be fine to play. He took five carries for 20 yards and three catches for 30 yards in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Perine (knee) was listed as a non-participant at the Bengals' practice Thursday.

Impact Perine was added to the injury report with an apparent knee injury after opening the week as a full participant at practice Wednesday. The running back turned five carries into 20 yards and reeled in all three of his targets for 30 yards during the team's 33-27 win over the Buccaneers in Week 1, but he may have suffered a knee injury at some point during the contest. Perine will have another chance to practice Friday, but if he can't go Sunday against Houston, Tahj Brooks would stand to operate as the team's primary backup option behind Chase Brown in the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in Week 1 win Perine rushed five times for 20 yards and caught all three targets for 30 yards in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Impact Perine was the only Bengals running back besides starter Chase Brown (16-56-1 rushing line) to record a carry, and he also finished with Cincinnati's third-highest receiving yardage total. Perine fell off quite a bit as a pass catcher last year, finishing with just 17 catches for 87 yards over 15 games, so his usage in that capacity Sunday was promising in terms of his potential fantasy value. The Bengals next head for a trip to Houston, and though the Texans were one of the league's best defenses last year, they gave up 409 total yards to Buffalo on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Brown Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.

Impact In Cincinnati's preseason opener versus the Lions on Aug. 13, Perine was involved on the two drives in which Joe Burrow was leading the offense, and the running back had a seven-yard carry and gathered in both targets for 12 yards. While spelling Brown out of the backfield in 2025, Perine recorded 469 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs on 101 touches in 15 regular-season games. A similar workload can be expected from Perine in the coming campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to back up Brown Perine didn't see any action in Saturday's exhibition contest against the Bears.

Impact The same applies to starting RB Chase Brown, which allowed the players looking to secure depth slotting behind the top duo to make their cases for roles ahead of Week 1. Perine is coming off a 2025 regular-season in which he recorded 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries, while adding 17 catches for 87 yards. As long as Brown remains healthy, Perine has minimal fantasy lineup value, but in the event that Brown misses time for any reason, he'd likely be in line to claim enough volume to merit streaming consideration, though it's also possible 2025 sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks would also factor in.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14

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AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Chase Brown eyes a Bengals extension as new running back deals lift the market

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AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Remains in backup mix behind Brown Perine is set to reprise his backup role behind Chase Brown this coming season, John Sheeran of atozsports.com reports.

Impact Like Brown, Perine is approaching the last year of his contract. In 15 regular-season contests during the 2025 campaign, Perine logged 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries, while adding 17 catches for 87 yards. As long as Brown remains healthy, Perine's fantasy value is modest, and it's also possible that 2025 sixth-rounder Tahj Brooks carves out more of a complementary role in 2026 after carrying just 16 times as a rookie. Rounding out Cincinnati's RB depth chart ahead of training camp are Gary Brightwell, Kendall Milton, Kentrel Bullock and Jamal Haynes.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 52 yards in loss Perine rushed eight times for 42 yards and caught three of four targets for 10 yards in Cincinnati's 20-18 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Perine's eight carries were his fourth-most in a game this season, and the veteran running back wraps up the 2025 campaign with 382 yards and three touchdowns on 84 carries. He added 17 catches for 87 scoreless yards. Perine is under contract through 2026 on a $1.4 million salary. He'll turn 31 years old in September and likely isn't guaranteed to make the 53-man roster out of training camp next summer.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again in blowout win Perine had three carries for five yards and a goal line touchdown in the Bengals' rout of the Cardinals in Week 17. He also caught a pass for eight yards.

Impact Perine played his lowest percentage of offensive snaps (31 percent) since Week 4, not counting when he got hurt in Week 9 early in the loss to the Bears. Perine has been playing through an ankle injury, so it makes a certain amount of sense that he's playing fewer snaps.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Marr Chase has two TD catches as Bengals breeze past Cardinals 37-14

Ja’Marr Chase caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow, who threw for 305 yards as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 37-14

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in easy win Perine rushed seven times for 25 yards and one touchdown in the Bengals' 45-21 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He added two catches for 16 yards on three targets.

Impact Since coming back from injury in Week 13, Perine has recorded 41 carries across four games, significantly eating into Chase Brown's workload. Brown, however, wasn't affected much against Miami, scoring a trio of touchdowns Sunday. While Brown is healthy, Perine has minimal fantasy appeal outside of the deepest of fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow throws for 309 yards and 4 TDs as Bengals rout Dolphins 45-21

Joe Burrow rebounded from his first time being shut out to throw for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Miami Dolphins 45-21

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns for final series Perine (ankle) returned for the Bengals' final offensive series in their loss to the Ravens. He finished the game with 14 carries for 42 yards along with one catch for one yard on...

Impact Frequently players with ankle injuries experience a decent amount of swelling subsequent to suffering the injury, so we'll track Perine's status heading into practice next week. He and Chase Brown split the carries almost evenly, though Brown was far more involved in the passing game.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Right ankle injury Perine left with a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Ravens. His return is questionable.

Impact Perine went down in a heap while trying to convert a third down run. Prior to the injury he had 10 carries for 34 yards along with a catch for one yard.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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