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vs. MIA: #22 vs opposing WR - 38.86 FPA
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2020 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1NYJ
Win, 27-17
-----6701----19.00
2@MIA
Win, 31-28
-----4821----18.20
3LA
Win, 35-32
------------0.00
4@LV
Win, 30-23
-----442-----8.20
5@TEN
Loss, 16-42
------------0.00
6KC
Loss, 17-26
------------0.00
7@NYJ
Win, 18-10
------------0.00
8NE
Win, 24-21
-----121-----3.10
9SEA
Win, 44-34
-----899-----17.90
10@ARI
Loss, 30-32
-----672-----13.20
11Bye  ------------0.00
12LAC
Win, 27-17
------------0.00
13@SF
Win, 34-24
------------0.00
14PIT
Win, 26-15
------------0.00
15@DEN
Win, 48-19
------------0.00
16@NE
Win, 38-9
------------0.00
17MIA
Win, 56-26
-----4721----17.20
2020 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1NYJ,
W 27-17
--701-19.00
2@MIA,
W 31-28
--821-18.20
3LA,
W 35-32
-----0.00
4@LV,
W 30-23
--42--8.20
5@TEN,
L 16-42
-----0.00
6KC,
L 17-26
-----0.00
7@NYJ,
W 18-10
-----0.00
8NE,
W 24-21
--21--3.10
9SEA,
W 44-34
--99--17.90
10@ARI,
L 30-32
--72--13.20
11Bye-----0.00
12LAC,
W 27-17
-----0.00
13@SF,
W 34-24
-----0.00
14PIT,
W 26-15
-----0.00
15@DEN,
W 48-19
-----0.00
16@NE,
W 38-9
-----0.00
17MIA,
W 56-26
--721-17.20
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News

  • Shut down in AFC title game

    Brown caught two of four targets for 24 yards Sunday in the Bills' 38-24 loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

    Analysis: The Kansas City secondary did an exceptional job of shutting down Buffalo's primary outside receivers in the contest, with Brown, Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis combining for eight receptions for 101 yards on 18 targets. The lackluster outing concluded an up-and-down season for Brown, who provided a number of big plays through the first half of the Bills' schedule before being derailed by the ankle sprain he suffered Week 10 in Arizona. Brown proceeded to miss the Bills' subsequent six games,…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 28 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals eight catches in playoff win

    Brown caught eight of his 11 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 17-3 divisional-round win against the Ravens.

    Analysis: Brown got his night started with a four-yard reception on Buffalo's opening drive, adding a pair of crafty sideline-straddling catches for 33 yards on subsequent plays later in the half. The veteran wideout ultimately tied Stefon Diggs for the team lead in receptions, though Brown proved to be more of a safety-valve option with his 7.8 yards-per-catch average. The output nonetheless provides a stark improvement from Brown's zero-catch showing in the wild-card round versus Indianapolis. He now…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 16 at 10:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Blanked in wild-card round win

    Brown failed to catch any of his four targets in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card round win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Buffalo was able to advance despite Brown's dud. The veteran receiver battled through an injury-riddled regular season but seemed to be healing up down the stretch, so this goose egg was unexpected. He still tied for third on the team in targets and will look to redeem himself in the AFC divisional round next week.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in return

    Brown caught all four of his targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 56-26 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Brown scored his third touchdown of the season from 32 yards out late in the first half. The explosive wide receiver battled through knee and ankle injuries this season but was effective when healthy, topping 70 yards in five of nine games played. A healthy Brown will be key to Buffalo's hopes in the postseason, and he appears to be all systems go heading into next week's wild-card round after coming off both IR and the reserve/COVID-19 list. Brown finishes the regular season with 33 catches…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rejoins active roster

    Brown (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

    Analysis: After previously having missed time with an ankle injury, the 30-year-old was activated from injured reserve at the start of the week, but he was immediately shifted to the COVID-19 list as a high-risk close contact of an infected person or persons. Having since cleared all health-related protocols, Brown will rejoin the Bills for Sunday's regular-season finale, spelling an end to a five-game absence. While Brown should rejoin the starting lineup at receiver alongside Stefon Diggs and one of…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to COVID-19 list from IR

    Brown (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday but has now been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown and two practice squad members -- Christian Wade and Josh Thomas -- have been placed on COVID-19 lists as close contacts to Bills running back T.J. Yeldon, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 on Sunday after testing positive. Brown obviously won't be returning for the Monday night matchup with the Patriots, while Gabriel Davis once again should see extra looks in what's proven to be a potent offense for most of the season, even without last year's leading receiver for much of it. Brown…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Off IR, but heads to COVID list

    The Bills activated Brown (ankle) from IR ahead of Monday's game against the Patriots, but he has been subsequently placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Brown appears as though he's physically healthy enough to have played Monday, but he'll be forced to sit out the divisional contest after being determined a close contact to T.J. Yeldon (illness), who was placed on the COVID-19 list Sunday. For at least one more game, Gabriel Davis will start alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in three-receiver sets.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not expected to play Monday

    The Bills are not expected to activate Brown (ankle) from IR in time for Monday's road game against the Patriots, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown resumed practicing Dec. 15, but it sounds as though he has a better chance to retake the field Week 17 than during Monday night's divisional matchup. If Brown indeed remains out Monday, Gabriel Davis will continue to work alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in three-receiver sets. Brown hasn't seen the field since Week 10.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be activated for Week 16

    Brown (ankle), who remains on IR, is eligible to return to action Week 16, so long as the Bills add him to their active roster by 4 p.m. ET on Monday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: If so, he'd be available to suit up for Monday night's game against the Patriots. With that in mind, Capaccio suggests that the team's release of wideout Jake Kumerow on Thursday "may be a precursor to creating a roster spot" for Brown, who last saw game action Week 10.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 15

    Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that Brown (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Since Brown has been on IR for the Bills' last three games, the wideout would have first been eligible to return to the active roster this week, but he apparently still needs more time to get his conditioning back in order. The fact that the Bills cleared Brown to practice Tuesday is at least tangible sign that he's made progress in his recovery from the right ankle injury, and he'll now look to ramp up his activity over the next week with the hope of returning to the lineup for Buffalo's Dec.…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 7:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return

    The Bills designated Brown (ankle) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Bills' upcoming game Saturday in Denver will coincide exactly with three weeks on IR for Brown, so the team may be anticipating activating him from the list for that contest. In any case, he'll now join his teammates for drills with the aim to return this weekend. When on the field this season, Brown has averaged 8.0 YPT and 13.3 yards per catch while scoring two touchdowns on his 48 targets across eight appearances.

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Return to practice on tap

    Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Brown (ankle) will resume practicing this week, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown has missed three straight games, as his placement on IR necessitated, but he'll be eligible to return to action as early as Saturday's contest in Denver. It remains to be seen whether the starting wideout is actually healthy enough to play on a short week, but in any case a return to practice would represent tangible progress. Brown has only suited up for eight games this season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to miss third straight game

    Brown (ankle) remains on IR as Sunday's game against the Steelers approaches.

    Analysis: The wideout was placed on IR back on Nov. 28, so he's set to miss a third straight game Sunday. That said, Brown is eligible to return to action as soon as Week 15, though at this stage it's unclear if that's in the cards. Look for further context on his status to arrive no later than next week, when the Bills prepare for their Dec. 19 tilt versus Denver.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Brown (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: It looks as if the Week 11 injury Brown suffered was much more than a "tweak," as the 30-year-old wideout will be out a minimum of three weeks with this designation. The Bills called up Jake Kumerow from the practice squad in a corresponding move, but expect the likes of Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley to be the main catalysts in a Bills passing attack, while Gabriel Davis will now see more snaps again.

    Published: Sat, Nov 28 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out Week 12

    Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 30-year-old has been unable to practice this week after tweaking his ankle during last week's loss to the Cardinals, and he'll be sidelined for at least one contest. Rookie Gabriel Davis is poised for an increased role this weekend with Brown sidelined.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 6:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as non-participant Thursday

    Brown (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: After Brown didn't practice Wednesday, the focus now shifts to what he's able to do, if anything, during Friday's session. The wideout injured his ankle late in the Bills' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals, so his status bears attention in advance of this Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing Wednesday's session

    Brown (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: While Brown has missed a lot of practice time this season due to various injuries, his absence Wednesday perhaps brings greater cause for concern since he injured ankle late in the Bills' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals and had the benefit of an entire bye week to recover. Brown is no stranger to playing through pain, but he'll need to practice in some fashion Thursday or Friday to realistically suit up Sunday against the Chargers.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not spotted during workout

    Brown (ankle) was not seen doing work with his teammates Tuesday, per Bills reporter Maddy Glab on her OneBillsLive appearance.

    Analysis: The Bills didn't have an official practice Tuesday, so there won't be an injury report as the team gets back to work following its bye. We'll see Wednesday if Buffalo is just managing Brown carefully -- as has often been the case this season -- or if he's at risk of not playing Sunday after tweaking his ankle in the Week 10 loss to Arizona.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing ankle injury

    Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Brown tweaked his ankle during Sunday's 32-30 loss to the Cardinals, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: McDermott said he'll have more information about Brown's injury "in the coming days and weeks." Buffalo will get a bye Week 11, giving Brown the benefit of some additional days of rest before his next opportunity to retake the field. The 30-year-old was hobbled by a knee injury through much of the first half of the season, but he recently got back on track, accumulating 14 catches for 171 yards over the last two games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Return questionable

    Brown (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Brown's injury occurred in the fourth quarter, so he'll need to recover quickly to return to this one. The wide receiver has battled a knee injury this season but was just getting back on track, with six catches for 72 yards on eight targets prior to injuring his ankle.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to full practice

    Brown (knee/rest) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown's full participation Thursday seems to confirm that Wednesday's absence was maintenance-related. Coming off his most productive effort of the campaign, which saw him log eight catches on 11 targets for 99 yards (all season highs) in last weekend's win over the Seahawks, Brown will look to carry that positive momentum into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs Wednesday DNP

    Brown was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury/rest.

    Analysis: While the report acknowledges that Brown is still managing a knee issue, his absence from the Bills' first practice of Week 10 is more likely maintenance-related. Expect Brown to return to practice Thursday, likely in a full capacity. The wideout is coming off one of his more productive games of the season, as he supplied eight receptions for 99 yards in last week's win over the Seahawks.

    Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Wednesday

    Brown wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown's absence from the first Week 10 practice comes after he logged 53 of 68 offensive snaps Sunday in the Bills' win over Seattle, during which he caught eight of his 11 targets for 99 yards. With no reported setbacks coming of that contest, the wideout may simply be getting a rest day, as he's been managing a knee issue.

    Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches season high in yardage

    Brown caught eight of 11 targets for 99 yards during Sunday's 44-34 win over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Brown finished second behind only Stefon Diggs in targets, catches and receiving yards as he set new season highs across the board. He broke off a long gain of 33 yards and added a couple of other impressive chunk plays while consistently beating the depleted Seattle secondary. This was especially promising for Brown, considering he caught just one of two targets a week ago and hadn't reached 50 receiving yards since Week 2. He'll look to build on this promising effort next Sunday against the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another full practice

    Brown (knee) practiced fully for the second straight day Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Brown looks good to go for what could be an offensive slugfest Sunday. He'll be suiting up in back-to-back games for the first time since Weeks 3 and 4 after the knee injury had been an off-and-on concern for the wideout over the past month.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Brown (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: Brown sat out Wednesday's session as he continues to manage a pre-existing knee issue that has sidelined him for a pair games to date. Though he's logged starter's snaps over the last two contests that he's suited up for, Brown has turned in back-to-back disappointing fantasy efforts, en route to hauling in just one of his six targets for 21 yards in that span. He's therefore a risky fantasy roll Sunday against the Seahawks, but it's not hard to imagine him picking up the pace as the season…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of Thursday's session

    Brown (knee) is back on the practice field Thursday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown has been hampered by the knee issue for several weeks -- just because he's back on the practice field doesn't mean he's anywhere close to being 100 percent. We'll have a better feeling once he starts showing production on the field, as Brown is still muddling through a period of either missed games/practices or poor production on the field when he is out there. All that said, at some point he might be a sneaky value play off the scrap heap in fantasy leagues.

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tends to knee issue

    Brown was a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Brown is likely managing the pre-existing knee issue that has sidelined him for two games this season, though it's possible he could be dealing with a setback that affects his status for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. If he's able to return to the field Thursday in any capacity, the wideout's Week 9 outlook in terms of his availability would brighten.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Brown won't practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Bills' official injury report will be released later Wednesday and will reveal whether Brown is managing the knee issue that has bothered him in past weeks or if he's slowed by a new injury. Despite playing starter's snaps over his last two outings, Brown has logged back-to-back quiet efforts, catching just one of his six targets for 21 yards in that span.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another down week

    Brown caught one of two targets for 21 yards during Sunday's win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: While it was a big team win for the Bills, they simply can't seem to get Brown going this season between injuries and poor outings. It's become clear that even when he plays, he not 100 percent, while the offense -- in which he was such a key component last season -- now centers around Stefon Diggs. Perhaps Brown is a good buy-low candidate as opponents would seem likely to shade toward Diggs moving forward, but for now Brown's 15-215-2 line between five games and two DNPs makes him a risky…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 10:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear for Week 8

    Brown (knee) practiced fully for the third straight day Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Brown's status was never really in question, but we also know he's been battling the knee issue for a while now, so it's promising the wideout practiced fully for three straight days this week. He's set to resume his role as a starter with Stefon Diggs, a role that could prove sneaky fruitful this week if the Patriots use ace cornerback Stephon Gilmore (questionable, knee) as a shadow to Diggs.

    Published: Fri, Oct 30 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes full again

    Brown (knee) practiced fully for the second straight day Thursday.

    Analysis: We'll see if Brown gets no designation or a questionable designation following Friday's session, but at this point it looks like all systems go for Brown as the Bills prepare to take on the Patriots on Sunday. The veteran has missed two of the past three games with knee issues and was shut out on four targets in the one he did play.

    Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No limitations in practice

    Brown (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Brown missed Sunday's win over the Jets due to a knee injury, the same issue that had sidelined him Week 5 against the Titans. His full participation in Wednesday's session would seem to suggest that the game off provided Brown with sufficient time to move past the knee issue. Brown is thus on track to reclaim his regular starting role this weekend against the Patriots, relegating rookie Gabriel Davis to backup duties.

    Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to work

    Brown (knee) is expected to practice Wednesday after sitting out the Bills' Week 7 win over the Jets, The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Brown sat out the Bills' Week 5 loss to the Titans with the same injury, though he gutted it out Week 6, when it was obvious he was playing hurt after he caught zero balls on no targets in a loss to Kansas City. Even limited participation in practice to begin Week 8 would bode well for his chances of returning to action Sunday against the Patriots.

    Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Week 7

    The Bills have ruled Brown (knee) out for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: Despite playing all but two of the Bills' offensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Chiefs, Brown was a non-factor in the passing game while he returned to the lineup after a one-game absence due to the knee injury. The wideout may have aggravated the injury in the contest, as he failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday before the Bills ruled him out for the Week 7 contest. Expect Gabriel Davis to take Brown's spot in the lineup, joining Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley in…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not spotted at Friday's practice

    Brown (knee) isn't present at the early portion of Friday's practice, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: Brown looks on track to miss his third straight practice session of the week, which would cast serious doubt about his availability for Sunday's matchup with the Jets. The veteran wideout missed Week 5 due to the same injury, but he managed to suit up in the Bills' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. The release of Buffalo's official injury report later Friday should provide a clearer update on Brown's chances of playing.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Thursday

    Brown (knee) missed practice again Thursday, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Back-to-back absences set the stage for Friday's practice to be a key determinant in Brown's Week 7 status. If he's out or limited Sunday against the Jets, Gabriel Davis would be in line to see added snaps alongside Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley.

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Wednesday

    Brown (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: The wideout, who sat out Week 5 action due to the same injury, returned Monday to play 51 of the Bills' 53 offensive snaps in a 26-17 loss to the Chiefs. With no reported setbacks in the contest, his absence from practice Wednesday seems likely to be maintenance-related, a scenario that would be confirmed as long Brown returns to practice in some capacity Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to practice Wednesday

    Brown (knee) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Though he was on the field for 51 of the Bills' 53 snaps on offense in Monday's 26-17 loss to the Chiefs, Brown failed to haul in any of his four targets. Given his workload in that contest, his absence from practice Wednesday seems more likely to be maintenance-related than indicative of a setback with the knee issue that kept him out of action in Week 5.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Goose egg in loss

    Brown failed to catch any of his four targets in Monday's 26-17 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Brown overcame a questionable tag to return from a knee injury that sidelined him in Week 5. Although he was back in action, Brown failed to make an impact, starting the game by having a pass bounce off his facemask to stall Buffalo's opening drive. While consistent rain hampered the Bills' offense as a whole, Brown will still be eager to get back to his usual self in Week 7 versus the Jets, a team he caught six passes for 70 yards and a touchdown against to start this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Monday

    Brown (knee) is listed as active for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: With Brown back after a one-game absence, look for Gabriel Davis to revert to a secondary role Monday, while Stefon Diggs, Brown and Cole Beasley head the Bills' Week 6 wide receiver corps. Assuming no in-game setbacks, Brown should see his share of targets, especially if the Chiefs elect to focus on containing Diggs, who racked up 10 catches for 106 yards in last Tuesday's loss to the Titans.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Fantasy managers should pay attention to Brown's practice log, as the wide receiver was a full participant in practice each of the last two days, but surprisingly only practiced in limited fashion Saturday. It's not an immediate cause for concern, namely because the Bills are still listing Brown as questionable despite the practice downgrade, but it's certainly something to monitor ahead of Monday's 5:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Brown's absence in Tuesday's loss to the Titans set the stage for Gabriel…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 17 at 11:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another full practice

    Brown (knee) practiced fully Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was also listed as a full participant Thursday, but that session was more of a jog-through. With a normal practice now under his belt, Brown is in line to return to action Monday against the Chiefs. In that scenario Gabriel Davis would presumably revert to a secondary role, while Brown, Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley head the Bills' Week 6 wide receiver corps.

    Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full practice Thursday

    Brown (knee) was considered a full practice participant for Thursday's jog-through session, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: While we need to see how Brown does in more serious practice conditions Friday and Saturday, this bodes well for his chances of playing Monday against the Chiefs after missing Tuesday's loss to the Titans.

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in jog-through

    Brown (knee) will participate in Thursday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Though coach Sean McDermott noted that the session will be a "jog through," it's still a good sign that Brown will be out there with his teammates as the Bills prepare for Monday's game against the Chiefs. The wideout was inactive Week 5, which paved the way for Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley to head Buffalo's wide receiver corps in this past Tuesday's 42-16 loss to the Titans.

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing first game of season

    Brown (knee) is listed as inactive Tuesday in Tennessee.

    Analysis: Brown has been beset by injuries this season, first with a foot issue and more recently with a calf concern. The latter resulted in a DNP on Wednesday's practice report, and after being listed as LP on three ensuing reports, he was handed a questionable designation for Week 5 with a knee issue. Still, the Bills have opted to keep Brown in street clothes Tuesday, leaving Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and Andre Roberts as the wide receivers available to quarterback…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets questionable designation

    The Bills have officially listed Brown as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Titans due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Brown was limited once again at Saturday's practice. The specifics are worth noting, as he was listed as having a calf issue all week before officially landing on the injury report with a knee injury. With the game being postponed to Tuesday, the 30-year-old pass catcher will have some extra time to recover. If he is ultimately unable to go, Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley could be even more involved in the passing game than usual, while Gabriel Davis and Isaiah McKenzie would presumably see some…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 10 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Estimated as limited participant

    Brown (calf) was estimated as a limited participant on Friday's injury report.

    Analysis: The Bills didn't actually practice Friday, so it's not a major surprise the 30-year-old's participation level was listed the same as it was Thursday. The Bills' Week 5 matchup with the Titans has been postponed until Tuesday, and the game will only be played if Tennessee avoids additional positive tests for COVID-19 prior to then. As a result, Brown will have some extra time to gear up if the game is played as currently scheduled.

    Published: Fri, Oct 9 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Brown (calf) was officially listed as limited at Thursday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: That's no surprise considering Brown came up hobbling after one of his Thursday reps, but it's worth confirming that his injury is still listed as a calf issue. In any case, Brown's status, as well as that of the Bills' scheduled game against the Titans -- whose Week 4 contest was postponed -- remains worth monitoring as the weekend approaches.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears to aggravate injury

    Brown appeared to aggravate his calf injury during Thursday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown missed Wednesday's practice and it appears as though he tweaked his calf in his return to the field Thursday. As a result, look for the wideout to be listed as a limited participant on the Bills' official injury report, with Brown's Friday participation level thus becoming something to monitor closely.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Calf injury still an issue

    Brown missed Wednesday's practice due to a calf issue, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was forced out of the Week 3 contest with the same injury, but he ramped up his activity at practice last week and played 85 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Raiders, narrowly missing out on a touchdown. While Brown's complete absence Wednesday isn't great news, coach Sean McDermott may just be resting the veteran receiver. Another update on Brown's activity (or lack thereof) in practice will come Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just misses score

    Brown caught four of five targets for 42 yards during Sunday's win in Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Brown was able to work a full shift after exiting last week's game with a calf injury. While the production was modest by his standards, he was jobbed out of a touchdown by being ruled down just shy of the goal line on a fantastic catch in the fourth quarter that probably would have stood as a TD had the refs initially called him in. Brown and the Bills get the Titans in Week 5, and while the veteran should be clear of his injury issue, the game itself is up in the air given the Titans'…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 10:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear for Sunday

    Brown (calf) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Brown exited the Bills' Week 3 victory against the Rams with a calf injury that kept him sidelined at Wednesday's practice before putting in a limited session Thursday. Now clear of the health concern, he can focus on a Raiders defense that has allowed just 7.7 yards per target and one TD to wide receivers this season.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to limited practice

    Brown (calf) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday.

    Analysis: With that, Brown is trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Raiders approaches. Friday's final injury report should reveal whether he heads into the weekend listed as questionable or free from a Week 4 injury designation. The wideout didn't haul in either of the two targets he saw before exiting this past Sunday's 35-32 win over the Rams while logging 29 snaps on offense.

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (calf) returned to practice Thursday, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: We'll have to see if the Bills list Brown -- who missed practice Wednesday -- as a limited or full participant, but either way, his return to to the field Thursday is a step in the right direction for the wideout in advance of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice

    Brown (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brown was forced out of Sunday's win over the Rams with a calf injury, and his absence to start the current practice week makes the wideout's status for this weekend's game against the Raiders worth monitoring. If Brown is limited or out in Week 4, Gabriel Davis could see added looks in the Buffalo passing game.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with calf injury

    Brown was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Rams with a calf injury.

    Analysis: Brown started the second half on the sidelines, and the soft-tissue nature of his injury is concerning for his return. Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis will both likely see increased usage with Brown hurt.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation

    Brown (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Brown was added to the injury report Thursday after being limited in practice due to foot soreness, but the issue wasn't considered serious, and his prompt removal from the injury report confirms that notion. The 30-year-old wide receiver will look to extend his season-opening touchdown streak to three games against a visiting Rams secondary that has allowed only one passing touchdown through two games.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On track for Sunday

    Coach Sean McDermott said Brown (foot) is "trending in the right direction" for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: Brown was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited participant due to foot soreness, but it apparently isn't a serious concern. It remains to be seen if the 30-year-old can practice fully Friday and avoid an injury designation, but even if questionable he appears to have a strong chance of playing Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 7:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to injury report

    Brown (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brown was a Thursday addition to the Bills' Week 3 injury report, but it's possible that his limitations were maintenance-related. Last week, the wideout sat out practice Wednesday with a listed foot issue before practicing fully both Thursday and Friday. We'll look to see if Brown is full-go this Friday, or if not, whether he's experienced any setbacks with his foot.

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Key touchdown grab in win

    Brown hauled in four of six targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Bills' 31-28 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: More than half of Brown's receiving yardage came on one play, but it was a critical one. The veteran speedster made a 46-yard scoring grab with 3:09 remaining after the Dolphins had closed to within 24-20, with his score proving especially valuable after the Dolphins' Mike Gesicki notched an eight-yard touchdown with 49 seconds left. Brown is playing a clear second fiddle to new arrival Stefon Diggs in the early going this season, but that's still amounted to 10 receptions for 152 yards and two…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for Week 2

    Brown (foot) practiced fully for the second straight day Friday and does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game in Miami.

    Analysis: Managers got a scare when Brown missed Wednesday's practice entirely with what we can now call a minor foot injury, and he'll be ready to go Sunday, coming off a 6-70-1 performance Week 1.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully

    Brown (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: With that, Brown is in line to remain in the lineup Sunday against the Dolphins, at which time he'll head the Bills' Week 2 wideout corps along with Stefon Diggs. The duo combined for 14 catches on 19 targets for 156 yards in the Week 1 win over the Jets. Brown's share of that total included six catches for 70 yards and a TD.

    Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Brown (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen if Brown is listed as a limited or full participant, but his presence at practice Thursday has him trending in the right direction for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

    Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Wednesday

    Brown isn't practicing Wednesday due to a foot injury, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brown's absence comes after he played 81 of 87 snaps Sunday in the Bills' 27-17 win over the Jets, with the wideout finishing with six receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown across 10 targets. His activity (or lack thereof) in Thursday's practice should provide a better idea regarding whether his absence Wednesday was maintenance-related, or something that could affect his status for the Bills' Week 2 game against the Dolphins.

    Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in Week 1 win

    Brown caught six of 10 targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Brown galloped through the middle of the field for an easy 15-yard touchdown in the second quarter and should have had another touchdown in the fourth -- Brown got wide open in the back of the end zone on a second-and-goal play from the four-yard line but was overthrown by Josh Allen. Allen targeted Brown 10 times and newcomer Stefon Diggs nine times, and those relying on Brown in fantasy would take that split every time. Brown will look to build off this strong performance in Week 2 against…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quickly back at it

    Brown is back at practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session due to an illness, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: Coach Sean McDermott said all along this was a non-COVID situation, and Brown's quick recovery supports the coach's words. He'll begin the season as part of what looks to be a strong starting WR trio with Cole Beasley and newcomer Stefon Diggs.

    Published: Tue, Sep 1 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out sick Monday

    Brown missed Monday's practice session due to illness, Jourdon LaBarber of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: The illness is not considered to be COVID-19 related, so assuming that's true Brown should be able to jump back into things soon.

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 11:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • QB says Diggs will help

    Quarterback Josh Allen said this week that Brown's production will be helped and not hurt by the addition of Stefon Diggs this offseason, The Buffalo News reports. "I think this is going to give them an opportunity to have more chances to catch the ball," Allen said on Sirius XM NFL Radio in reference to Brown and fellow receiver Cole Beasley. "They had career years and everybody talking about the addition of Stefon Diggs will hurt their value. I think it's the other way around. John was a 1,000-yard receiver last year. Man-to-man, he's extremely tough to cover."

    Analysis: It's not like the young, media-savvy quarterback is going to say, "You know, I'm going to thrown so many passes to Diggs that John's production just won't be what it was," but Allen has a point. Brown , who had a career-high 1,060 receiving yards in 2019, is quite difficult to cover 1-on-1, so with Diggs around opposing defenses are going to have to pick their poison. That said, the Bills still like to run the ball and play great defense, so it seems tough to envision two 1,000-yard receivers…read more

    Published: Sat, Jun 27 at 10:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Crowded house?

    Brown will work with Stefon Diggs as the starting wideout tandem after the Bills traded away a large haul of draft picks to acquire the former Minnesota receiver this week.

    Analysis: While in theory Diggs could draw much attention away from the speedy Brown, who served as the team's clear-cut No. 1 receiver last season, Diggs is certain to get a large number of looks himself. To a lessor extent, Cole Beasley, running back Devin Singletary and tight end Dawson Knox also need to get the ball. For a team that prefers to run the ball more than most, it may end up being tough for Brown to replicate his 72-1,060-6 line from 2019. We don't see a significant drop-off coming, but…read more

    Published: Sat, Mar 21 at 11:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws for touchdown in loss

    Brown had four receptions (eight targets) for 50 yards and threw a 16-yard touchdown pass in Saturday's 22-19 playoff loss to Houston.

    Analysis: Brown had a modest game aside from the passing touchdown via a trick play on the opening drive (his second passing score this year). The veteran wideout finished the regular season as the Bills' top receiving option, posting his first 1,000-yard season since 2015 (72 receptions for 1,060 yards and seven total touchdowns). Brown just completed the first year of a three-year, $27 million contract, and his resurgence as a legitimate starting wide receiver should make him one of Josh Allen's most…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Brown is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: As is Cole Beasley, with the Bills resting several key players, which sets the stage for Isaiah McKenzie, Robert Foster and Duke Williams to handle the team's Week 17 wideout duties.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • May not play full finale

    Brown and other Bills starters could be rested in the finale against the Jets, The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: The team is locked into the No. 5 spot in the AFC, while Brown is probably the team's most important offensive player after quarterback Josh Allen. It would be surprising if the speedy receiver plays anywhere close to a full game. Coach Sean McDermott even acknowledged opposing defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' reputation for not going easy on the other team as motivation for keeping key players off the field.

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Connects for long touchdown

    Brown hauled in only one of his four targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 16 loss to the Patriots. He also added one rush for three yards.

    Analysis: Brown failed to record multiple receptions in a game for the first time this season. However, he made his one catch worthwhile, beating Stephon Gilmore deep for a 53-yard touchdown halfway through the third quarter. Having already set career-best marks in receptions and receiving yards, Brown will look to end the 2019 regular season on a positive note against the Jets in Week 17.

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 99 yards in win

    Brown had seven catches (10 targets) for 99 yards in Sunday's 17-10 victory over the Steelers.

    Analysis: Brown returned to looking like a WR1 following a couple weeks of mediocrity. The speedy wideout reached double-digit targets for the fifth time this season, making him Josh Allen's most-trusted receiving threat. Brown will carry a new career high of 1,007 receiving yards into Saturday's critical matchup against the Patriots.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles to produce vs. Ravens

    Brown caught three of eight targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Brown tied for the team lead in targets but hauled in just 38 percent of his looks against a tough Baltimore secondary. When he did catch the ball, he struggled to make significant headway outside of his long gain of 18 yards. Among the league leaders in receiving yards just three weeks ago, the speedster has totaled 91 yards over his last three games. He'll look to get back on track next Sunday against the Steelers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tosses surprising TD pass

    Brown caught three of four targets for 26 yards and completed his only pass attempt for a 28-yard touchdown to Devin Singletary in Thursday's 26-15 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The wide receiver had never attempted a pass in a game before, dating back to his college days, but Brown threw a perfect spiral to a wide-open Singletary after taking a pitch on a fake reverse. It's a little concerning that Brown has seen only eight targets over the last two games combined, but he's still Josh Allen's No. 1 option in the passing game, and game flow may have played a factor in this one as the Bills led most of the way. Expect Brown to be more involved as a receiver in next…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Salvages day with long touchdown

    Brown caught two of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-3 win over Denver.

    Analysis: The Broncos had bottled Brown up for most of Sunday afternoon heading into the fourth quarter when, facing second and long, Brown burned his man up the sideline for a diving 34-yard touchdown. The play showed what makes Brown such a reliable fantasy contributor as he only needs a catch or two to put together a solid performance. Nearly a quarter of his receptions this season have gone for at least 20 yards and he has found the end zone thrice in his past two outings. After salvaging a tough…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enjoys career game

    Brown caught nine of 14 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 37-20 win over Miami.

    Analysis: After a pair of first-quarter field goals, Brown finally got Buffalo into the end zone early in the second quarter, streaking up the sideline and making his man miss after the catch for a 40-yard touchdown. He snagged a second touchdown off of a tipped pass in the fourth quarter. The performance featured Brown's third-highest yardage total of his career and only his second multi-score game. It also helped him to new season highs in targets, catches, yards and touchdowns, and he topped 100 yards…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 77 receiving yards

    Brown caught five of 11 targets for 77 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: Brown, who tied his season high of 11 targets, also led the team in catches and receiving yards. Although he has just one touchdown since Week 1, he's been quite consistent and now has at least 75 receiving yards in four of the last five games. Brown's weekly ceiling isn't the highest, but he continues to see plenty of opportunities and is quietly on pace for over 1,200 yards this season. He'll look to keep it up in next Sunday's favorable matchup against the Dolphins.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Game's leading receiver in Week 9

    Brown corralled four of seven targets for 76 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-9 win against the Redskins.

    Analysis: The 29-year-old wideout has proven to be a high-floor fantasy option through the midway point of 2019, having accounted for at least five receptions or 50 receiving yards in each of his eight appearances thus far this season. While he is a low-risk play, Brown's upside is also slightly limited, as he has just two touchdowns and one performance of 100-plus yards on the year. He isn't expected to explode in Week 10, with the Bills taking on a Browns defense that entered Sunday as a top-10 unit…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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