Chris Evans

Chris Evans

27-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cincinnati Bengals
IR
Injury Leg
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A sixth-round pick in 2021, Evans has seen only 38 snaps on offense over the last two seasons as his lack of burst or vision prevented him from claiming a spot behind workhorse Joe Mixon. That won't be a problem in 2024; Mixon is now in Houston, and Cincinnati's backfield will be headed up by Zack Moss and second-year back Chase Brown. That could open the door for Evans to claim a passing-down role, but the fact that he's been unable to do so yet isn't a mark in his favor. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $3.65 million contract with the Bengals in May of 2021.
Moves to IR
RBCincinnati Bengals
Leg
August 19, 2024
Evans (leg) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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The move was a formality for Evans after it was already reported he would miss the 2024 campaign due to suffering a torn patellar tendon during a joint practice with the Bears on Thursday. The Michigan product was competing for a spot on Cincinnati's running back depth chart behind Zack Moss and Chase Brown before suffering the injury.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Browns
Sunday, Dec 22nd at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
78.2
 
Cornerbacks
84.1
 
Safeties
69.1
 
Linebackers
65.3
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Chris Evans' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
215 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.51 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.14 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.85 sec
 
Vertical Jump
40.5 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
32.50 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The idea of Chris Evans as a pass-catching third-down back in the NFL has always been stronger than his actual performance, a game-winning touchdown in the Bengals' regular season game against the Chiefs notwithstanding. Evans was frequently a healthy scratch and rarely saw the field on offense in 2022, falling behind Joe Mixon, Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams on the depth chart. Perine is off to Denver, but the Bengals drafted Chase Brown, who will presumably slot ahead of Evans this season.
Evans was a trendy late-round lottery ticket last season due to his pass-catching ability and Joe Mixon's perceived lack of prowess catching passes. It didn't really materialize that way, as Mixon frequently was on the field for all three downs and Samaje Perine was on when Mixon was off. Evans showed flashes here and there, but it's not a given that he'll have a big role even in the event of a Mixon injury.
The Bengals selected Evans, a 5-11, 211-pound running back from Michigan, in the sixth round with the 202nd pick in the 2021 draft. Evans is both old for a rookie, turning 24 in October, yet lacking recent experience. He sat out 2019 for academic reasons, and then barely played as a fifth-year senior in 2020, netting 73 yards on 16 carries. He was more active in his earlier seasons, and stood out on that tape, giving draft evaluators a reason to put him on their boards. He then managed to stick on Cincinnati's initial 53-man roster, starting off as the No. 3 back behind Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine.
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Out for season
RBCincinnati Bengals
Leg
August 15, 2024
Evans is out for the season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during the Bengals' joint practice with the Bears on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
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Inactive Sunday
RBCincinnati Bengals
Coach's Decision
November 26, 2023
Evans (healthy scratch) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
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Gets two offensive snaps in Week 11
RBCincinnati Bengals
November 15, 2023
Evans played two of the Bengals' 64 snaps on offense and went without a carry or target in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Texans.
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Not involved in loss
RBCincinnati Bengals
October 4, 2023
Evans failed to record a single snap in Sunday's 27-3 loss to the Titans.
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Inactive against Rams
RBCincinnati Bengals
Coach's Decision
September 25, 2023
Evans is inactive for Monday night's game against the Rams.
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Leader for third-down role
RBCincinnati Bengals
August 15, 2023
Evans made a strong case to earn the third-down role with his preseason performance against the Packers on Friday, Paul Denher Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Evans is locked in a battle with rookie Chase Brown and fellow veteran Trayveon Williams to serve as the change-of-pace back to Joe Mixon. With Williams sidelined by an ankle injury, Evans impressed with his pass-blocking skills, while Brown missed an assignment that led directly to a sack. Denher made clear the battle for the role is far from over, however.
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