Chase Brown has posted just one rushing touchdown through five games on 71 carries at a 3.5-yard average, with the Bengals’ ground attack lacking explosiveness and ranking near the bottom in rushing yards over expected. Recent usage shifts have increased Samaje Perine’s workload in downhill and shotgun sets, prompting offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to indicate ongoing evaluation of the backfield split ahead of the Week 7 matchup at Baltimore. Cincinnati returns from its bye with an improved offensive line but faces a demanding schedule and a pass-heavy scheme that limits goal-line opportunities. Brown’s prior seasons featured six and seven rushing scores, yet early inefficiencies and backfield competition have tempered expectations for a repeat volume of rushing touchdowns.