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Why the Bengals' run game will prove crucial this season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow scanned his options down the field before shifting his eyes towards the best available option.

With star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins covered, Burrow dumped the ball down to running back Chase Brown. From there, Brown turned a potential neutral play into a healthy gain. He made the catch, stiff-armed a defender and then scooted down the sideline for a 9-yard gain.

A play like this one in Cincinnati's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles typically isn't notable. But in this case, it was a reminder of how Brown and the rest of the Bengals running backs can make the offense even more dynamic this season.