2025 Rush/Rec Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Perine's first season in Kansas City didn't amount to much. While he suited up in every game as the team marched to the Super Bowl once again, he was rarely used as a ball-carrier, especially after Kareem Hunt joined the roster. Perine did remain involved as a receiver, but his 414 scrimmage yards were his lowest total since his breakout 2020 season with the Bengals. Returning to Cincinnati as a free agent, Perine will look to carve out a role behind Chase Brown in a backfield that also includes sixth-round pick Tahj Brooks and Gary Brightwell . Read Past Outlooks
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One carry in loss
Perine rushed once for four yards and failed to secure his lone target in Monday's 28-3 loss to the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Perine played 15 of the Bengals' 48 offensive snaps Monday, while starting running back Chase Brown was on the field for 35 snaps. Operating as the clear backup, the 30-year-old Perine was unable to do much of anything with his limited opportunities. Barring an injury to Brown, Perine doesn't hold much fantasy value on a struggling offense. The Bengals are set to host the Lions in Week 5.
Perine played 15 of the Bengals' 48 offensive snaps Monday, while starting running back Chase Brown was on the field for 35 snaps. Operating as the clear backup, the 30-year-old Perine was unable to do much of anything with his limited opportunities. Barring an injury to Brown, Perine doesn't hold much fantasy value on a struggling offense. The Bengals are set to host the Lions in Week 5.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Samaje Perine's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
20.0%Positive Run %
100.0%% Yds After Contact
60.0%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
1.8% Snaps w/Touch
11.1%Air Yards Per Game
-0.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.02% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
2.6%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.5% Targeted On Route
8.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Lions pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
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Cornerbacks
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Safeties
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Linebackers
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2025 Samaje Perine Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Samaje Perine's 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.
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5' 11"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.37 secCone Drill
7.26 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
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While the Broncos offense was mainly a disaster last year, Perine proved to be a solid addition as a passing-down back, finishing with career highs for targets, catches and receiving yards while working in a committee with Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin. Denver kept all three running backs throughout the offseason but then released Perine in late August, which allowed him to sign with the division-rival Chiefs and join one of the top offenses in the league. Perine could have an immediate role spelling Isiah Pacheco in passing situations, with potential to emerge as a fantasy asset in the event Pacheco misses time with an injury.
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Practices fully Thursday
Perine (thumb) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Thumb injury not serious
Perine (thumb) avoided a severe injury during Sunday's loss to the Vikings and hasn't been ruled out to face the Broncos in Week 4, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return vs. Minnesota
Perine (thumb) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Exits with thumb injury
Perine is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a right thumb injury.
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Limited to kick-return duties
Perine didn't have any carries or targets on offense but had six kick returns for a combined 154 yards, with a long of 37 yards, in Sunday's 31-27 win over Jacksonville.
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Moss no longer competition
Perine has less competition for complementary snaps behind Chase Brown due to the release of fellow veteran Zack Moss on Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Perine returned to Cincinnati this offseason after having played with the Bengals from 2020-22. The veteran back is most valued for his pass-catching contributions, but had Moss been healthy and on the roster, there's no question he'd have caused a hit to Perine's playing time to some degree. As it now stands, Perine appears to have a clear path to unquestioned No. 2 duties behind Brown to begin the season.
Perine returned to Cincinnati this offseason after having played with the Bengals from 2020-22. The veteran back is most valued for his pass-catching contributions, but had Moss been healthy and on the roster, there's no question he'd have caused a hit to Perine's playing time to some degree. As it now stands, Perine appears to have a clear path to unquestioned No. 2 duties behind Brown to begin the season.