Chris Evans

Chris Evans

25-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cincinnati Bengals
2022 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $3.65 million contract with the Bengals in May of 2021.
Can earn more snaps on offense
RBCincinnati Bengals
May 10, 2023
Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan recently suggested Evans and Trayveon Williams will have opportunities to earn more snaps this season, Richard Skinner of Local 12 Cincinnati reports.
ANALYSIS
Callahan made his comments after the Bengals took Chase Brown in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, mentioning that Evans has only been used as a passing-game back so far but will have chances to show improvement as a ballcarrier during the preseason. Apart from the incoming fifth-round pick, Cincinnati hasn't added any other backfield depth to help replace Samaje Perine, who signed with the Broncos in free agency. Granted, the team may still add a veteran at some point, especially if starter Joe Mixon's off-field issues or cap hit become a problem. Evans and Williams are sixth-round picks -- 2021 and 2019, respectively -- with fewer than 100 combined touches in the NFL, but they look poised to open offseason practices as Nos. 2 and 3 on the depth chart in either order.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Chris Evans' 2022 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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
4.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
3.18
 
% Team Air Yards
1.3%
 
% Team Targets
0.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
75.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.0
 
% Targeted On Route
28.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.71
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

68855%
52042%
363%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Chris Evans Split Stats
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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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2021 Fantasy Outlook
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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Inactive Saturday
RBCincinnati Bengals
Coach's Decision
December 24, 2022
Evans (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's matchup with the Patriots.
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Not active against Browns
RBCincinnati Bengals
Coach's Decision
December 11, 2022
Evans (coach's decision) is inactive Week 14 against the Browns.
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Game-winning touchdown
RBCincinnati Bengals
December 4, 2022
Evans caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Sunday's win over the Chiefs on an eight-yard play in the flats in the fourth quarter.
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Zero touches in win
RBCincinnati Bengals
November 27, 2022
Evans was held without a carry or catch in Sunday's win over the Titans.
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Suiting up Sunday
RBCincinnati Bengals
November 25, 2022
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Evans (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Titans, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
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