News: The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that the Saints are likely to use Turk McBride as their starting left end in the absence of Alex Brown. Brown was released on Tuesday. "After going through it all and also looking at the timing of it, there is still that opportunity within this next week that he'll have a chance to sign with someone else, and also the door is not totally shut if that opportunity presents itself here. But nonetheless, it was a hard decision we had to make," said coach Sean Payton.
Analysis: Brown, a 10-year veteran who appeared in 143 consecutive games -- the longest current consecutive games streak for a defensive end -- was among 11 players released by the team to get down to the NFL's roster limit of 80 players. He has 45 1/2 career sacks, and had six or more in five separate seasons. He joined the Saints as an unrestricted free agent in 2010 and started all 16 games. He made 39 tackles and two sacks. The Saints have left the door open for a possible comeback, but his days as a starter may be over.
News: The Saints made a flurry of moves Tuesday to get down to an 80-player roster. They waived/injured LB Erza Butler and RB Chris Taylor. They released DL Alex Brown, while also waiving WR John Chiles, FB Kolby Hurt and DB Mark Parson.
Analysis: None of these players should have been on your Fantasy radar since they were only vying for backup roles with New Orleans. Continue to ignore them in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Saints DL Alex Brown picked up a sack in the Week 17 loss to Tampa Bay. Brown notched his first sack since Week 5 at Arizona in the performance. He added three tackles.
Analysis: Brown finished the regular season with 39 tackles and two sacks. Brown can get to the quarterback but can take plays off as well. He really only has low-end Fantasy value in IDP leagues entering next season.
News: Saints DL Alex Brown hurried QB Ben Roethlisberger in the Week 8 win over the Steelers. He also registered a solo tackle in the win. "Aside for one drive, they didn’t get a whole lot," Brown said. "What we were able to show is that we’ve got pretty damn good defense here as well. That’s what I think we were able to show.”
Analysis: Brown has shown the ability to get to the passer although he did not get a sack on Sunday Night. He should be used as a low-end Fantasy option moving forward..
News: Saints DL Alex Brown recorded his first sack of the year in Week 5 against the Cardinals. He was able to bring down rookie QB Max Hall in the second quarter to force Arizona into a field-goal attempt. He finished the day with two tackles and a pass defended in the 30-20 loss.
Analysis: Brown has registered six sacks in each of the last two seasons and should be able to put up similar numbers this year. He got off to a slow start in the first four games but appears to be back in a groove. Brown remains a low-end DL in IDP Fantasy leagues but could become for valuable with more performances like Sunday's.
News: Saints DL Alex Brown played well in Sunday's overtime loss against the Falcons in Week 3. Brown had five tackles, all solo. It was his first solo tackles of the season.
Analysis: Brown is a low-end DL in IDP leagues. He will likely start to get some sacks, but right now he's off to a slow start. Consider him a No. 3 DL in Week 4 against the Panthers, and hopefully he can get to rookie QB Jimmy Clausen for some sacks.
News: After just assisting on one tackle in the season opener, Saints DL Alex Brown had another slow game in Week 2 against the 49ers. He assisted on two more tackles in the 25-22 win.
Analysis: Brown had his best years with the Bears and has had two sub-par games with New Orleans so far. Until he starts putting some pressure on the opposing quarterback, he will have minimal Fantasy value. He could have a big game against the Falcons in Week 3 but Fantasy owners should consider Brown as a No. 3 option in IDP leagues.
News: DE Alex Brown continues to make plays during practice in both running and passing situations during training camp, and now there's little question that he'll replace Bobby McCray as the starter opposite Will Smith. Brown knows that the Saints' defensive scheme keeps players on their toes, but he likes it that way. He also likes the idea of charging after the passer more for the Saints than he did with the Bears. "(The Bears) were used to playing 13-10 games, 17-14 games," Brown explained. "Here, after the first quarter, you can be up 24-3, and you've got plenty of chances to rush the quarterback."
Analysis: Brown is looking more and more like a sleeper No. 2 Fantasy DL than a No. 3 option. We've liked his athleticism for a long time and think he'll play well with the Saints. Look his way with a middle- to late-round pick.
News: Competition between old college friends will help decide who will be the starting left defensive end for the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. Bobby McCray and Alex Brown were teammates for three years at Florida and are close friends off the field, but they're competing for work on it. For now, McCray is getting the most work with the first team, just as he did throughout the playoffs filling in for an injured Charles Grant. But Brown, who is joining the Saints after spending his career in Chicago, is hot on his trail.
Analysis: McCray would rather not lose the job he held in the playoffs to Brown, but figures both of them will have a role regardless, perhaps with the 6-foot-3, 260-pound Brown playing more against the run. McCray, who is 6-foot-6 and one of the quickest defensive linemen on the team, often played in passing situations during his first two seasons with the Saints. We figure Brown to be the better Fantasy DL since he'll see more tackles than McCray, but even he is no better than a middle- to low-end No. 2 Fantasy DL. McCray is no better than a reserve. Look for both guys late in drafts.
News: According to a report on ESPN, the Saints have signed DE Alex Brown to a two-year contract. Brown visited the Saints on Tuesday, and Saints GM Mickey Loomis has cited defensive end among the defending champions more pressing needs since the release of Charles Grant this year. Brown will be 31 in June and has played eight seasons for Chicago before he was released this offseason. His six sacks last season ranked second on the team.
Analysis: This is a good landing spot for Brown, who should be considered a low-end No. 2 DL in 2010. He's worth a late-round pick in deep IDP leagues.
News: The New Orleans Saints have brought in free agent Alex Brown for an offseason visit. Team spokesman Greg Bensel says the former Bears DE was at the Saints' suburban training headquarters Tuesday. Saints GM Mickey Loomis has cited defensive end among the defending champions more pressing needs since the release of Charles Grant this year. Brown will be 31 in June and has played eight seasons for Chicago. His six sacks last season ranked second on the team.
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Brown ends up because he could still be a quality DL in IDP leagues. If he signs with the Saints he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Bears have released veteran defensive end Alex Brown, roughly a month after signing Julius Peppers. The 31-year-old Brown was a fourth-round selection by the Bears in 2002 out of Florida. He was slated to make $5 million this season and slightly more in 2011, but the team didn't view him worthy of the contract. Mark Anderson, who had strong rookie season in 2006 with 12 sacks, could now be the starter. The Bears also intend to move Israel Idonije from tackle to defensive end.
Analysis: For Chicago, he appeared in 127 career games, including 107 starts, in eight seasons. He had 483 tackles, 43 1/2 sacks, five interceptions, 16 forced fumbled and 11 fumble recoveries. He also blocked three kicks. Brown is a quality end who could fit the mold as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Expect him to be worth a look late in IDP drafts if he can remain a defensive end.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown came up with a huge sack of Minnesota QB Brett Favre to help secure an overtime win during the Week 16 game on Monday night. Brown finished the game with the sack and three tackles.
Analysis: Brown now has five sacks on the season to go with 45 tackles. He's got some value in deeper IDP leagues but doesn't normally make enough stops to be used in most formats. The Bears play at Detroit in Week 17.
News: The Bears had several defenders chip in Sunday at Baltimore in a 31-7 loss against the Ravens. LB Lance Briggs had 13 tackles. DB Charles Tillman had eight tackles. DB Zack Bowman had three tackles and an interception. LB Hunter Hillenmeyer had seven tackles and a sack. LB Nick Roach had two tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. DL Alex Brown had three tackles. DL Gaines Adams had one tackle. DL Adewale Ogunleye had one tackle. And DB Danieal Manning had three tackles.
Analysis: The Bears have several quality Fantasy options in IDP leagues. Plan on using your regular starters in Week 16 against Minnesota.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (calf) is listed as probable for Week 13 vs. St. Louis. He practiced in full Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday. Brown had one tackle in Week 12 against the Vikings.
Analysis: Brown has 4 1/2 sacks on the season. He is a disruptive force off the edge for Chicago, but he just doesn't have stellar stats at all times. He is more of a No. 3 Fantasy DL.
News: The Bears had several defensive players do well Sunday against the Eagles. DB Daniel Manning had four tackles. LB Lance Briggs had 11 tackles and a sack. DB Charles Tillman had seven tackles and three forced fumbles. DB Zack Bowman had six tackles and an interception. DE Alex Brown had three tackles. DL Tommie Harris had two tackles and a sack. DE Adewale Ogunleye had three tackles.
Analysis: The Bears have solid players on defense and should be used in IDP leagues in Week 12 at Minnesota.
News: Notable Bears from Week 9 vs. Arizona include: DB Danieal Manning (12 total tackles), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (10 total tackles), LB Lance Briggs (nine solo sacks), CB Zack Bowman (four solo tackles, interception) and DL Alex Brown (two solo tackles, sack, two forced fumbles).
Analysis: Of these players, all but Hillenmeyer and Bowman are worth using regularly in Fantasy play. The Bears play the 49ers on Thursday in Week 10 action.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown had four tackles and a half-sack Sunday against Detroit.
Analysis: Brown remains a quality DL in IDP leagues. The Bears are off in Week 5, but consider using Brown in Week 6 at Atlanta.
News: The Bears will likely be without injured linebackers Hunter Hillenmeyer and Pisa Tinoisamoa when they host the Lions on Sunday. Both were listed as doubtful on Friday, with Tinoisamoa hobbled by a knee injury he suffered in the season opener at Green Bay and Hillenmeyer recovering from a rib injury in last week's win over Seattle. On the plus side, Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs (foot) is expected to play even though he was listed as questionable. Defensive end Alex Brown (ankle) and defensive tackle Israel Idonije (knee) were also listed as questionable.
Analysis: Expect Briggs to play against a suspect Lions offense. Start him in IDP leagues along with Brown if he's active. Everyone else on this list shouldn't be on Fantasy rosters.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) and DL Tommie Harris (knee) are both active and expected to start Week 3 at Seattle. Brown was questionable on the injury report and Harris was probable.
Analysis: It appears safe for Fantasy owners to use both Brown and Harris in Week 3. Brown is more of a No. 2 Fantasy DL when active and Harris is a low-end flier.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown was able to practice in a limited fashion on Friday as the team prepares for its Week 3 game at Seattle. He is listed as questionable for the game after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday but the Chicago Tribune did report on Wednesday that Bears coach Lovie Smith said Brown should be able to play in the game.
Analysis: Brown is typically considered a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy DL in IDP league play when healthy, but he's probably not worth rolling out in Week 3 since he's banged up. Keep him out of active Fantasy lineups for just the upcoming game unless you don't have a viable alternative.
News: Bears defensive end Alex Brown was in the trainer's room instead of a hospital room a day after he limped off the field with a sprained left ankle. Coach Lovie Smith said Brown should be available this week against Seattle. Smith said Brown "means a lot to our football team. We need him on the field."
Analysis: Brown is typically considered a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy DL in IDP league play when healthy, but he's probably not worth rolling out in Week 3 since he's banged up. Keep him out of active Fantasy lineups for just the upcoming game.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown picked up his first two sacks of the season Week 2 against the Steelers, finishing with four solo tackles. He had six sacks last year. He needed help getting off the field late in the fourth quarter, though, with a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Brown doesn't contribute a huge number of sacks, but he gets enough to function as a No. 2 Fantasy DL. Give him a look in Fantasy IDP leagues if that's what you need.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown had two tackles Sunday against Jacksonville.
Analysis: Brown is a low-end DL in IDP leagues and should only be used if needed in Week 15 against New Orleans on Thursday night.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown had five tackles and a sack Sunday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Brown is a low-end DL in IDP leagues, but hopefully he can attack the QB like this more often. He now has two sacks in the past two weeks. Consider him a No. 3 DL in Week 14 against Jacksonville.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 5 at Detroit include: CB Charles Tillman (two total tackles, interception-return for a touchdown), LB Lance Briggs (eight solo tackles, sack), DE Alex Brown (four solo tackles, sack, forced fumble), DLs Marcus Harrison and Adewale Ogunleye (solo tackle, sack each) and LB Brian Urlacher (four total tackles).
Analysis: Of these players, Tillman, Briggs, Brown, Ogunleye and Urlacher are worth starting in IDP league play. The Bears play at the Falcons in Week 5.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown (ankle) and CB Nathan Vasher (shoulder) are probable for Week 4 vs. the Eagles. Both are expected to play.
Analysis: Brown is a decent No. 3 Fantasy DL while Vasher is a low-end reserve Fantasy DB. Consider them as warranted for Week 4.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, but returned to limited reps Thursday as the team prepares for Week 4 vs. Philadelphia. Brown has played in the first three games, totaling eight tackles and three pass defenses.
Analysis: Brown has been a solid yet unspectacular player in his NFL career. He is at best a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy. It appears as though he will play Sunday barring any setbacks.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 4 vs. Philadelphia. Brown has played in the first three games, totaling eight tackles and three pass defenses.
Analysis: Brown has been a solid yet unspectacular player in his NFL career. He is at best a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy.
News: Notable Bears defenders from Week 2 at Carolina include: CB Charles Tillman (six solo tackles, interception), DE Alex Brown (three solo tackles, sack), FS Mike Brown (two solo tackles, sack), DT Israel Idonije (solo tackle, sack) and LB Lance Briggs (six total tackles). LB Brian Urlacher had just three total tackles, and one solo tackle for DE Adewale Ogunleye.
Analysis: Of these defenders, Tillman, Briggs, Urlacher and Ogunleye are worth owning in Fantasy play, with the rest being marginal options. The Bears host the Buccaneers in Week 3.
News: Chicago gave defensive end Alex Brown a two-year contract extension on Monday, keeping him off the proverbial trade block. Brown, who had two years left on his contract, wasn't thrilled when the coaches handed Mark Anderson the starting job at right defensive end in training camp. Brown wound up with 58 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks last season after 71 and seven in 2006. Anderson struggled against the run, and injuries and poor execution left a once-dominant defense vulnerable.
Analysis: Brown will have the chance to regain his starting job this summer. At best, he's a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DL in 2008 drafts.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown finished 2007 with 41 total tackles (31 solo), 4.5 sacks, two fumbles forced, one interception and five passes defensed.
Analysis: Brown might get moved this offseason via trade as the Bears are loaded at talent at defensive end. Regardless, he's a top-end No. 3 Fantasy DL no matter where he is so long as he is starting.
News: The Bears allowed just 274 yards of offense and seven points in Week 16 vs. Green Bay. They forced two turnovers, with Brian Urlacher returning an interception 85 yards for a touchdown. Alex Brown had the team's only sack.
Analysis: Brown also had an interception and five tackles. Brown came into the game with just 3.5 sacks and 37 tackles this season, making him a very low-end option in IDP.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown recorded seven tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble during a Week 14 loss to the Redskins. He now has 2 1/2 sacks this season and it was his first one since Week 8 against the Lions.
Analysis: Brown hasn't been this inefficient at recording sacks since he was a rookie in 2002. He usually posts decent stats, but is really having a down year. He is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DL at this time.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown had limited practice Friday after sitting out Thursday with a back injury. The Bears list him as probable for Week 8 vs. the Lions.
Analysis: Brown has never racked up a lot of sacks, but he does enough across the board to deserve a look in Fantasy IDP leagues that use defensive linemen. He has eight tackles and one sack in seven games.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (back) did not practice Thursday as the team prepares for Week 8 vs. Detroit. Brown did practice Wednesday without limitations. He has eight tackles and one sack in seven games.
Analysis: Brown has never been a player to rack up a lot of sacks, but is a decent flier in larger Fantasy leagues when healthy. Continue to track his progress leading up to Week 8.
News: The Bears allowed 444 yards of offense in Week 6 vs. Minnesota, 311 of those yards coming on the ground. They did not force a turnover in the game and DL Alex Brown recorded the team's only sack of the game. Devin Hester, however, did return a punt 89 yards for a score.
Analysis: The vaunted Bears defense was ripped apart by Adrian Peterson, who ran for 224 yards on just 20 carries. Injuries have really limited the Bears on defense and have made them a very mediocre unit. The good news is that Hester continues to be a threat to score each time he steps out to field a kick. In Week 7 vs. Philadelphia, view the Bears as a mediocre option.
News: Alex Brown (ankle) was able to play in Week 3 against the Cowboys. He picked up a solo tackle and was credited with a quarterback hurry.
Analysis: Brown is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy defensive lineman heading into Week 4 at Detroit.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 3 vs. Dallas. He returned to a full practice routine Friday after limited reps on Thursday and no reps on Wednesday.
Analysis: Brown has three tackles through two games. He injured the ankle Week 2 against the Chiefs. Brown has been a steady option for the Bears since joining the league in 2002. However, he is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, but went through limited reps Thursday as the team prepares for Week 3 vs. Dallas. Brown has three tackles through two games. He injured the ankle Week 2 against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brown has been a steady option for the Bears since joining the league in 2002. However, he is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy. Continue to track his progress.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown (ankle) did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 3 vs. Dallas. Brown has three tackles through two games. He injured the ankle Week 2 against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brown has been a steady option for the Bears since joining the league in 2002. However, he is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy. Continue to track his progress.
News: The Chicago Bears expect to see starting DL Alex Brown at their minicamp this weekend even though Brown says he's seeking a trade. Brown told Sirius NFL Radio on Wednesday that he asked the Bears for permission to work out a trade. But coach Lovie Smith plans to have Brown at the three-day minicamp beginning Friday. "I just know we have a minicamp coming up this weekend and Alex has been working awful hard with our program," Smith said. "We'll see him there this weekend working out with us. So that's about all I can tell you right now." Brown admitted he's comfortable with the Bears, but is eager to explore other opportunities. Still, he has three years remaining on his contract.
Analysis: Brown had seven sacks last season in a very effective line rotation that helped Chicago reach the Super Bowl, where it lost to Indianapolis. A fourth-round pick out of Florida in 2002, Brown signed a contract extension in 2004. He said when he broached the subject of a trade, the Bears told him, "No way. We love you. We don't want to get rid of you." Expect Brown to remain in Chicago this year, and he should be used as a No. 3 DL in IDP leagues.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown had a nice 2006, getting 46 tackles (40 solo) with seven sacks, two interceptions, two passes defensed and three forced fumbles.
Analysis: Brown has been steady with these numbers (minus the interceptions) for the last four seasons. Continue to look at him as a No. 3 Fantasy DL, worth a late-round pick in IDP league drafts.
News: Bears DL Alex Brown had two INTs to go with 71 tackles and seven sacks this season. He also forced three fumbles and recovered two. He really established himself this season.
Analysis: Brown has become a solid DL and should be used in Fantasy playoff leagues that require IDP players.
News: The Bears DST had two touchdowns and a safety against Minnesota. DB Devin Hester scored on a 45-yard punt return, DB Ricky Manning scored on a 54-yard interception return and DL Tank Johnson had a safety. The Bears also got interceptions from LB Lance Briggs, LB Brian Urlacher and DB Daniel Manning. LB Hunter Hillenmeyer recovered a fumble. DB Chris Harris had 13 tackles, Urlancher had eight tackles and Briggs had seven tackles. Johnson, DL Adewale Ogunleye and DL Alex Brown each had a sack.
Analysis: The Bears are one of the best DST options and should be considered a No. 1 option for Week 14 against the Rams. Use all regular IDP players.
News: Bears DL Adewale Ogunleye, who led last year's team with 10 sacks, has just two in the past nine games and only 3.5 for the season, although he missed Games 5 and 6 with a hamstring injury. DL Alex Brown has two sacks in the past six games after getting three in the first five. DL Tank Johnson has 1.5 sacks all season after getting five last year. His shared sack of the Jets' Chad Pennington on Nov. 19 was his first since Week Two. And DL Mark Anderson began the season with 7.5 sacks in the first seven games, but he's gotten just that one-half sack in the past four weeks.
Analysis: Ogunleye and Brown are solid starts this week against the Vikings, but keep Johnson and Anderson reserved.
News: The Bears DST had no sacks against Miami and gave up 31 points. LB Brian Urlacher had 12 tackles. DL Alex Brown had six tackles and an interception. DB Nathan Vasher had three tackles and an interception. LB Brendon Ayanbadejo recovered a fumble. LB Lance Briggs had five tackles. DB Charles Tillman had six tackles.
Analysis: The Bears will look to bounce back against the Giants in Week 10. Use all their IDP players as needed.
News: Notable Bears defenders in Week 5 vs. Buffalo include: DE Alex Brown (four solo tackles, a sack and an interception), LB Lance Briggs (four solo tackles, interception), DE Mark Anderson (two sacks and a forced fumble), and rookie CB Danieal Manning (four total tackles, interception). Brian Urlacher led the team with five total tackles.
Analysis: Urlacher and Briggs are reliable Fantasy starters in IDP play, as is Brown as a DL in deeper leagues. Mark Anderson is new to the Fantasy party and might be worth using if DE Adewale Ogunleye continues to miss games. Manning should be owned in deeper IDP dynasty league play.
News: DE Alex Brown is not listed on the official NFL injury report for Week 2.
Analysis: Brown finished last season with six sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed. He's a decent No. 2 or 3 DL option in IDP formats.
News: The Bears' plan for their fourth preseason game is to get out healthy. Last week, defensive end Alex Brown dislocated his right shoulder on the second play of a 23-16 loss to the Phoenix Cardinals. Brown will sit out this game, and he's a question mark for the start of the season.
Analysis: Brown finished last season with six sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed. He's a decent No. 2 or 3 DL option in IDP formats, but you should be wary of a slow start to the season now. Even if he's able to play in the early weeks, his production figures to be limited.
News: Chicago DE Alex Brown will miss this Bears' preseason finale against Cleveland because of a dislocated right shoulder. Brown, who has started 48 straight games and was a Pro Bowl alternate last season, injured the shoulder in the first quarter of the team's third preseason game with the Cardinals. He did not practice following the game and likely will not practice the rest of this week. He was replaced in practice by Israel Idonije. Jamal Green and Mark Anderson are the Bears' other healthy defensive ends.
Analysis: Brown finished last season with six sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed. He's a decent No. 2 or 3 DL option in IDP formats, but you should be wary of a slow start to the season now. Even if he's able to play in the early weeks, his production figures to be limited.
News: Bears defensive end Alex Brown left Friday's game against the Cardinals with a sprained shoulder. The NFL Network reports it is a dislocated shoulder, which could mean a month of missed time. Brown was injured on the game's second play from scrimmage, when he was blocked to the ground by two Cardinals while chasing running back Edgerrin James.
Analysis: Brown finished last season with six sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed. He's a solid option in IDP formats, but you should be wary of a slow start to the season now. Even if he's able to play in the early weeks, his production figures to be limited.
News: The Chicago Sun-Times reports DE Alex Brown is expected to be available for May minicamps. He underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason.
Analysis: Brown finished last season with six sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed. He's a solid option in IDP formats.
News: Bears DE Alex Brown finished 2005 with 6.0 sacks, 38 tackles, two forced fumbles and six pass deflections.
Analysis: Brown is a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy D-lineman heading into 2006.
News: Alex Brown recorded two tackles, both sacks, at Tampa Bay in Week 12. He also forced a fumble and deflected four passes.
Analysis: Alex Brown has become a big part of arguably the best defense in the NFL and he has become a must-start in IDP leagues.
News: Brown had four sacks for 18 yards, six solo tackles, two assists, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in Week 9 at N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Brown is a solid selection in larger individual defender leagues.
