Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb hasn’t been producing at a Pro Bowl level this season. But he’s been steadily getting back up to speed since his return from a torn ACL and MCL in Week 7.

Chubb looked rusty in his debut, finishing with only 22 yards on 11 carries, but he still managed to score a rushing touchdown. After averaging only 2.7 yards per carry during his first three games, Cleveland’s Week 10 bye seemingly helped the 28-year-old out quite a bit.

In Week 11, Chubb had 11 carries for 50 yards despite only being on the field for a season-low 22 offensive snaps. Those marks may not jump off the screen, but it suggests Chubb is starting to get more comfortable with his reconstructed knee. He could soon play a much larger role in an offense that needs a playmaker to emerge from the backfield.

One of the biggest plusses for Chubb’s fantasy managers is his playoff schedule. While he’ll be squaring off against an elite Kansas City Chiefs front in Week 15, the Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins in Weeks 16 and 17, respectively.

The Bengals are allowing 26.9 points per game to opposing teams this season and were just gashed for 155 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground by the Los Angeles Chargers. The Dolphins rank in the bottom 10 in fantasy points allowed to running backs this season, giving up nearly 20 per game to them.

Chubb should be at full strength at that point of the season. Considering Cleveland’s quarterback woes and offensive struggles, it’s easy to envision a game plan that revolves around feeding him in both contests.

It hasn’t been easy for Chubb managers thus far, but there’s a chance he’ll be a big factor in the fantasy playoff race.