CINCINNATI — As the Cincinnati Bengals move forward with backup quarterback Jake Browning in the place of injured starter Joe Burrow, they have made an effort to lean on the running game more than they typically would.

But during Sunday’s 48-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, starting running back Chase Brown totaled 3 yards on 10 carries.

Brown is averaging a mere 2 yards per carry going into Monday night's game at Denver.

“I think it’s everybody involved in that,” coach Zac Taylor said. “It’s not the running back. It’s not just the line, it’s not just the tight ends.”

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Brown has rushed for 93 yards this season, with 147 of them coming after contact. His minus-54 rushing yards before contact are 24 fewer than any other running back in a season in the Nex

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