Alex Harden aimed to get off the Bengals chalk, particularly avoiding popular players like Chase Brown. He preferred lower-owned options like Brian Robinson Jr. to differentiate his lineups in tournaments.
Chase Brown: Including in lineup decreased SIM ROI
Alex Hardin noted that lineups including Chase Brown, along with Zach Ertz and Jets defense, had a lower SIM ROI of 38% compared to other versions, suggesting that including Brown decreased expected value.
Alex Hardin advised against playing heavily-owned Bengals players like Chase Brown. He wanted to pivot to lower-owned options like Brian Robinson Jr. to differentiate his lineup and avoid the mass chalk.