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31 Donald Brown, RB
Height/Weight: 5-10/210 | Birthdate: 04/11/1987 | Birthplace: Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA | Team: Indianapolis | College: Connecticut | NFL Experience: 3 | Owned/Started%: 64/23 | Average Draft Position: 100.00
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3/29/2012

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Pagano thinks Brown can be the guy

News: Colts coach Chuck Pagano said from the NFL Annual Meeting that he thinks running back Donald Brown could be the team's primary ball carrier in 2012. Brown is essentially the best option they have on the roster right now after he ran for 645 yards on 134 carries (4.8 avg.) and five touchdowns last year, all of which were career-highs. "Donald's a real bright guy and he's got some home-run capabilities in him," Pagano said. "He's strong, he's quick to hit the hole, he puts his foot in the ground, he's decisive and all those types of things." When asked if Brown could be a 30- to 40-snap kind of player, Pagano said, "Yeah I do, and I think he'd tell you the same thing. He's more than capable of doing that, absolutely."
Analysis: Until the Colts address the position further, we have no choice but to believe that Brown will be in a position to be a 15-touch kind of back. That doesn't guarantee much in the way of production but perhaps we shouldn't dismiss him as a Fantasy reserve. For now, until his situation changes, you have to assume he'll get over 200 total touches for the first time in his career and be at least a low-end No. 3 Fantasy running back. He's moving into the middle rounds in drafts.

1/1/2012

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown totals 39 yards in loss

News: Colts RB Donald Brown again didn't get many opportunities to run against the Jaguars, running for 24 yards on eight carries and adding 15 yards on two catches on Sunday. He finished with 645 rush yards, 86 receiving yards and five rushing touchdowns on the year.
Analysis: Brown had a great Week 15 and followed it up with awful games in Weeks 16 and 17. Chances are he'll be a part of the Colts in 2012 because of his cheap contract but he won't be an every-down type of rusher. The team-oriented Brown is worth nothing more than a middle- to late-round pick in drafts next summer.

12/23/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown comes alive late

News: Colts RB Donald Brown had some good runs late in the game on Thursday as he fought through would-be tacklers for some hard fought yards. He even caught a screen pass and somehow managed to find some ground on what looked like a play for negative yards. Brown finished the game with 35 yards on 11 carries. He also caught two passes for 13 yards. The Colts would win the game, 19-16, over the Texans.
Analysis: Brown had his best game ever against the Texans as he had just 14 carries for 43 yards in four previous outings. Brown was coming off a game where he compiled 161 yards on 16 carries, so he was not a big part of the offense. The Colts face the Jaguars in Week 17, a team Brown gained 53 yards against in the first meeting this season. Fantasy owners should consider Brown a low-end RB option for the final week of the season.

12/20/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown to introduce himself to Texans

News: Colts RB Donald Brown didn't even get a carry Week 1 at Houston, the first time Indianapolis played the Texans this season. Brown heads into Week 16 against Houston coming off his best game of the season, however. Brown rushed 16 times for 161 yards and a touchdown Week 15 against Tennessee. He had an 80-yard TD run in the fourth quarter which tied a team record for the longest TD run in team history. Brown has essentially taken over for Joseph Addai and Delone Carter is dealing with an injury heading into the Week 16 game against the Texans.
Analysis: Brown has 14 career carries against the Texans over four games played and they have gone for just 43 yards without any scores. Addai and Carter combined for 15 attempts for 64 yards and no scores against Houston Week 1, so Brown could be expected to struggle against a team allowing the second-fewest Fantasy points per game to opposing RBs on the season. Still, if any player on the Colts performs well in Week 16 it will be Brown. Fantasy owners can consider Brown a No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 16 on Thursday.

12/18/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND Brown paces Colts to victory

Donald Brown

Brown paces Colts to victory

News: Behind 161 rushing yards from RB Donald Brown, the Colts finally earned a win in 2011 with a 27-13 victory over the Titans in Week 15. Brown got a chunk of his yards on a 80-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that sealed the win for Indianapolis. The TD run tied a team record for the longest touchdown run in franchise history. Brown, who had 16 carries and one catch for 2 yards, has scored in three of the last four games.
Analysis: Brown seemed on his way out of the NFL when he was demoted to third-string running back at the beginning of the season. But he kept his head down and continued to play hard. Now, the former UConn standout is the Colts' best running back and making a name for himself. Indy plays Houston in Week 16. The Texans do have a pretty good run defense, so view Brown as nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy RB.

12/15/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown looks to get back into end zone

News: Colts RB Donald Brown looks to get back into the end zone Week 15 vs. Tennessee after being shut out for the first time in three games Week 14. Working in his favor is that Brown scored in Week 8 against the Titans, while rushing for 33 yards. RBs are averaging 106.1 rushing yards per game and 17.5 Fantasy points per week against Tennessee. RBs have also totaled nine touchdowns (six rushing) against Tennessee.
Analysis: Don't blame Brown for a poor outing Week 14. He was facing one of the best run defenses in the NFL in Baltimore. He has a much easier matchup Week 15, but we aren't expecting a big-time performance from Brown. He could be a candidate for a touchdown, but consider Brown more of a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option.

12/11/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown kept in check vs. Ravens

News: Colts RB Donald Brown didn't get many chances to perform at a high level against a stout Ravens defense Week 14. Brown led the Colts in rushing with 28 yards on nine carries. He added one catch for minus-6 yards in the 24-10 loss. Brown came into Week 14 having scored in two straight games and four of seven.
Analysis: Our only hope for Brown in Week 14 was that the Colts would get into the red zone and he would get a touchdown. We didn't expect a big performance against a very good run defense and Brown performed as expected. He still started the game and appears to be the Colts' top RB right now, but Brown is at best a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option for Week 15 against the Chargers.

12/7/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown looks to score in third straight

News: Colts RB Donald Brown is aiming to score a rushing touchdown in a third straight game heading into Week 14 against the Ravens. Although, it won't be easy. The Ravens are yielding 79.4 rushing yards and 12.5 Fantasy points per game to RBs, which is fourth-lowest in the NFL. RBs also have just six touchdowns in 12 games against Baltimore.
Analysis: Brown is finally living up to his first-round potential. He started the year as third on the depth chart, but he has arguably been the team's best running back as of late. He has scored a rushing touchdown in four of his last seven games. He has 10-plus carries in five straight games. Because of his TD prowess, consider Brown a No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 14.

12/4/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown rumbles into end zone again

News: Indianapolis RB Donald Brown recorded 14 carries for a team-high 41 yards and a touchdown during the Colts' 31-24 loss to New England in Week 13. Brown barreled into the end zone on a 5-yard rung during the fourth quarter to account for Indianapolis' first touchdown of the game. It was the second game in a row Brown has reached the end zone and he now has four total touchdowns this season.
Analysis: Brown didn't get the start Sunday, but still finished with more attempts and yards than RB Joseph Addai and is performing like a lead back. He was also targeted again in the passing game and had one reception for 15 yards -- the third straight game he has finished in double digits. Brown should continue to serve as the Colts' primary option in the backfield as Addai continues to be bothered by a nagging hamstring issue. Consider him a low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 14 against Baltimore.

12/2/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown drawing attention from coach

News: Despite seeing limited playing time this season, Indianapolis RB Donald Brown has been one of the lone bright spots during the Colts' winless campaign. Brown is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and has gained praise from coach Jim Caldwell. "I think Donald just keeps getting better," he said. "He's really kind of finding his niche." Brown could start in Week 13 against New England if RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) is unable to play.
Analysis: Brown has done a quality job filling in for Addai and recorded a season-high 80 yards last Sunday against Carolina. He has collected at least 14 carries in three consecutive games and has one touchdown in that stretch to establish himself as the Colts' lead back. The Patriots are yielding an average of 15.8 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this year. Consider him a high-end No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 13.

11/27/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Addai doesn't slow down Brown

News: Even though Joseph Addai got the start Week 12 against the Panthers in his return from a hamstring injury, Donald Brown remained the Colts' preferred rusher in the contest. In fact, he ended up having arguably his best game yet, rushing for a season-high 80 yards on 14 carries. The big blow came on a 17-yard in the second quarter, when he burst through the right side and into the end zone, dragging two defenders with him. It was his third touchdown in six games. Brown also had a 17-yard catch in the contest.
Analysis: By comparison, Addai had seven carries for 23 yards, so he was the starter in title alone. That's not too surprising considering Brown's numbers of late. He now has 203 yards on 44 carries over his last three games, emerging as the Colts' best rushing threat -- or best offensive weapon, really, with QB Curtis Painter struggling. Brown won't have many matchups as favorable as the one he had in Week 12, but he'll still be worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy RB at New England in Week 13.

11/27/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown not starting in Week 12

News: Colts RB Donald Brown, who has 30 carries for 123 yards in his last two games, won't be starting against the Panthers in Week 12. Instead, Joseph Addai will get the nod. Addai has only two carries in the team's last five games because of a hamstring injury.
Analysis: While Addai's return is nothing but bad news for Brown, it might not be as bad as you think. The Colts figure to run plenty against the Panthers' 30th-ranked run defense, and Brown performed well enough in Addai's absence that he'll likely get a large percentage of the team's carries even as a reserve. Given the favorable matchup, he's still worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy RB.

11/23/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown looking to run over Panthers

News: Though Colts RB Joseph Addai has a chance of returning from what amounts to about a five-game absence because of a hamstring injury, Donald Brown still figures to carry much of the load Week 12 against the Panthers. He has emerged as the team's most effective rusher over the last two games, picking up 123 yards on 30 carries, so you have to figure the Colts will give him every opportunity to take advantage of a Panthers defense that ranks 30th against the run, allowing 140.7 yards per game. The Panthers have also allowed an NFL-high 14 rushing touchdowns.
Analysis: Given those numbers, you can understand why the Panthers allow 26.4 Fantasy points per game to running backs, most in the NFL. You can also understand why Brown is a legitimate Fantasy sleeper this week. He's hardly a slam dunk with Addai potentially back and Delone Carter also in the picture. You also have to consider that Colts might have no choice but to pass in the second half if they fall behind early. Still, if you own Brown in Fantasy, the matchup is favorable enough that he's worth starting as a No. 3 RB.

11/13/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown doesn't do much in start

News: Colts RB Donald Brown, who got a start Week 10 against the Jaguars with Joseph Addai still nursing a hamstring injury, didn't have the opportunity to do much damage. He ran the ball 14 times, picking up 53 yards. He also caught four passes for 12.
Analysis: Brown earned the starting nod after picking up 70 yards on 16 carries last week against the Falcons, and he wasn't exactly worse this time around. Still, he's not an explosive enough runner to make much of an impact in Fantasy with only 14 carries. With the Colts constantly playing from behind and Delone Carter (six carries, 14 yards) also in the picture, a 20-carry game likely isn't in the cards for Brown anytime soon. The Colts have a bye in Week 11. Even if Addai remains sidelined for Week 12 against the Panthers, Brown would be no more than a No. 3 Fantasy RB.

11/13/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown starting for Indianapolis

News: The Colts will start Donald Brown at running back against the Jaguars in Week 10 with Joseph Addai sidelined by a hamstring injury. Brown set season highs for carries (16) and rushing yards (70) in a Week 9 matchup against a tough Falcons rushing defense.
Analysis: Brown will continue to split carries with Delone Carter even though he's starting, but with Addai out of the picture, he has a chance to make a relevant contribution in Fantasy. Still, he's just a low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB.

11/10/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Can Brown build on success?

News: Colts RB Donald Brown set season highs for carries (16) and rushing yards (70) in a Week 9 matchup against a tough Falcons rushing defense. In Week 10, Brown gets a slightly easier assignment, as the Colts will play host to the Jaguars. Though Jacksonville ranks 11th in fewest rushing yards allowed per game, they do allow 13.5 more yards per game than the Falcons.
Analysis: Brown gave Fantasy owners a nice boost in Week 9, but prior to that game, he had not produced as many as 50 yards in any contest this year. He cannot be viewed just yet as a reliable source of rushing yardage, and at best, Brown can be used as a No. 3 Fantasy RB in Week 10.

11/6/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown thrives with increased load

News: With RB Joseph Addai still nursing a hamstring injury, Delone Carter got the start at running back for the Colts against the Falcons in Week 9. But when Carter lost a fumble on his second carry of the game, the Colts leaned on Donald Brown the rest of the way. Brown made the most of his season-high 16 carries, rushing for a season-high 70 yards. He also caught a 1-yard pass.
Analysis: Carter got only two carries the rest of the way, so Brown got 16 of the team's 21 total. He ran consistently well throughout the game, with a long of only 13 yards. Though the performance gives you reason to believe Brown might be an adequate Fantasy option if he was the team's primary ball carrier, the Colts have been committed to riding the hot hand so far and likely won't give Brown that opportunity. With no teams on bye in Week 10, you probably wouldn't want to use Brown even as a No. 3 RB when the Colts host the Jaguars in Week 10.

11/3/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Encore could be tough for Brown

News: Colts RB Donald Brown, who scored a touchdown at Tennessee in Week 8 with Joseph Addai still hobbled by a nagging hamstring injury, could be less of a factor Week 9 against the Falcons with Addai another week removed from the injury. Even if Brown gets another 5-10 carries, he'll have a tough matchup. The Falcons rank seventh against the run, allowing 98.4 yards per game. They also give up 14.7 Fantasy points per game to running backs, tied for ninth-fewest in the league.
Analysis: Even if Addai is again limited, Delone Carter figures to get most of the touches out of the Colts backfield. Brown is more or less the third option of a three-man rotation, making him little more than a last-ditch play in Fantasy. For a tough matchup like this one, he's probably not worth using.

10/30/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown scores rushing touchdown

News: Colts RB Donald Brown was the backup to Delone Carter on Sunday of Week 8 in a loss at Tennessee. Joseph Addai was active for the game, but he did not get into the action as he was only active for emergency reasons. Brown scored the Colts' lone touchdown in the game as he crossed the goal line from 4 yards out early in the fourth quarter to make the score 20-10. Brown did little else behind Carter, however, as the Colts were playing from behind for most of the game. Brown finished with 10 carries for 33 yards and added the TD. Brown also caught one pass for 1 yard in the game.
Analysis: The Colts' muddled running back situation will next perform Week 9 at home against Atlanta. The Falcons have been solid at limiting the run this season and are not giving up many Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. In fact, the Falcons have only allowed two rushing touchdowns since Week 3 and have been getting stronger at stopping the run. Since Brown is the team's third option, at best, in the running game, we do not consider him a viable start heading into the Week 9 game.

10/27/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown gaining momentum

News: Colts RB Donald Brown has seen his role increase in each of the last three games and should continue to see touches in Week 8 against the Titans. Tennessee ranks 24th in the league against the run, giving up over 124 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 21.7 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. In two games against the division foe a year ago, Brown gained 47 yards on 18 carries and caught three passes for 24 yards.
Analysis: Brown has been seeing an increased role with Joseph Addai banged up and that should be the case again on Sunday. He has gained at least 35 yards on the ground in each of his last three games and should be able to find some run to room to run against the Titans and their poor run defense. Keep in mind that Delone Carter should see the bulk of the carries but Brown should be productive enough to consider a No. 4 Fantasy RB or flex option for Week 8.

10/24/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown contributes for Colts

News: Indianapolis RB Donald Brown chipped in with Josepha Addai leaving Week 7 with a hamstring injury. Brown had nine carries for 47 yards in the contest. The Colts would lose the game, 62-7.
Analysis: If Addai is out of commission next week, look for Delone Carter and Brown to carry the load. In Week 8 the Colts face the Titans, a team that gave up 222 yards on the ground in Week 7 against the Texans. Two running backs going over the century mark in that contest. If Addai is out, Fantasy owners should view Brown as a bye-week replacement.

10/21/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown might be third-string Week 7

News: Colts RB Joseph Addai (hamstring) returned to a full practice Friday and is now listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Saints. If he returns Sunday, then that spells bad news for Delone Carter and Donald Brown, who paced the rushing attack in Week 6 with Addai sidelined.
Analysis: If Addai returns Sunday, then that means Brown will likely return to being the team's third-string RB. This is disappointing after he had some good runs the last two games with Addai hurt. He even scored a touchdown in Week 6. The Saints are allowing 109 rushing yards per game and given up four touchdowns on the ground in six games. Brown is a better bye-week Fantasy replacement if Addai is out. If Addai plays, then Brown is a desperation option.

10/20/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown carrying the load?

News: Colts RB Donald Brown scored his first touchdown of the year last week and is averaging 5.6 yards per carry over his last two games (13 rushes for 73 yards). Heading into Week 7 against the Saints, Brown and Delone Carter will likely carry the load with Joseph Addia banged up. Brown has never faced the Saints in the regular season. They are allowing 15 Fantasy points per contest (in standard CBSSports.com scoring formats) this season to opposing team's running backs.
Analysis: The Saints are allowing 109 rushing yards per game and given up four touchdowns on the ground in six games. Brown will have his work cut out for himself, as the Colts will need to establish the run to help out the inexperienced Curtis Painter. Fantasy owners should view Brown as a bye-week replacement for this Sunday versus New Orleans.

10/16/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Browns finds end zone for Colts

News: Colts RB Donald Brown scored his first rushing touchdown of the 2011 season in Week 6, but it wasn't enough in a 27-17 loss to the Bengals. Brown tied the game at 7 with an 18-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. He finished with 35 yards on five carries. He also had two catches for 16 yards.
Analysis: Brown has gotten into the mix the last two weeks because of Joseph Addai's hamstring injury and has performed well with his limited touches. It seems the demotion to third-string running back has motivated Brown, who has largely been a disappointing former first-round pick. He is still behind Delone Carter on the depth chart and could remain the backup RB again in Week 7 against the Saints if Addai is sidelined. Brown would merely be a bye-week Fantasy replacement if Addai is out.

10/12/2011

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Donald Brown

Brown could be in mix Week 6

News: With Joseph Addai (hamstring) looking iffy for Week 6 against the Bengals, Colts RB Donald Brown could be a factor in the running game with rookie RB Delone Carter. “He’ll have some increased opportunities obviously if Joseph can’t go," coach Jim Caldwell said about Brown. Caldwell, however, isn't ready yet to name a starting RB if Addai is out. In the meantime, Brown will prepare to face a defense allowing just 88.6 rushing yards per game. But the Bengals have given up a rushing touchdown to an RB in four straight games.
Analysis: The former first-round pick has disappointed in his NFL career, but Brown did come off the bench Week 5 to lead the team in rushing (38 yards) after Addai got hurt. The Colts promoted Darren Evans from the practice squad, which is likely a strong indicator that Addai won't be active or won't be a factor Week 6. Brown could be used as a desperation Fantasy start in Week 6, but we still recommend as the Colts RB to use in Fantasy.