Donald Brown

Week 17 - Brown vs. Kansas City

With Ryan Mathew out last week, Brown only managed five touches in a come-from-behind win over the 49ers. Brown rushed just four times for 12 yards and added a catch for four yards. Branden Oliver had 16 touches last week compared to Brown.

Mathews could return this week, but either way Brown looks like he's going to be behind Oliver if Mathews can't go. If all three backs play, Brown's work will be even more limited making him a risky play, even with the Chiefs ranking around the middle of the pack in allowing fantasy points to RBs.

Week 15 - Brown vs. Denver
Brown didn't get a carry last week but did catch five balls for 49 yards on six targets. Perhaps it will be Brown who takes on a Danny Woodhead like role going forward, because it certainly hasn't been Branden Oliver. Brown's five touches last week was the most since Week 9. Either way, Brown is a risky play in a tough matchup this week. Keep an eye on Ryan Mathews' status, as we had reports Mathews has a leg injury on top of recovering from his knee injury. It's possible Brown has a little more of a role.

Week 11 - Brown vs. Oakland
Donald Brown returns this week to what looks like a crowded backfield. He was signed to take a few more carries away from Ryan Mathews this season but Brenden Oliver has now emerged in this committee. It's a nice matchup this week but Brown is a risk for lineups. It's possible he goes back to his role spelling Mathews while Oliver is the pass-catching back. Probably best to let this sort itself out and see how things go this week.