Samaje Perine

Of the 10 age-30 backs most similar to Samaje Perine's 2025 season, 1 finished RB2, 2 finished RB3, 3 finished RB4+, 4 missed the season.

Based on just 10 analogs — directional, not a forecast · veteran comps draw on 2017-onward history.

Perine remains entrenched as Cincinnati's RB2, a third-down and pass-protection specialist behind lead back Chase Brown, with usage this season limited to a low-double-digit snap share and minimal target volume (single-digit target share) — a role that has been stable since Week 1. He returns healthy after missing no games in 2025 despite an ankle issue, and the 2026 draft class brought no direct positional competition at running back for Cincinnati. There's modest week-to-week spike upside only in the event of a Chase Brown absence. Dynasty recommendation: sell or hold as a low-priority bench asset — his value is tied almost entirely to name recognition and third-down role security rather than any growth trajectory, and there's little reason to acquire him beyond deep-league handcuff or contender depth purposes over the next season.