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Running Back Rank: #190
Overall: #807
Brown got his most work in a few seasons, but seemed to fade down the stretch. He had fewer than 20 yards rushing the last five games. Brown got some chances as the Texans short-yardage option, though, and did alright in this role. He ran for 267 yards and averaged 3.4 yards per carry. In seven seasons, Browns rushed for more than 500 yards just twice. He is best suited for backup duty. Brown is more of a power back these days. He isn't going to break many big plays at age 29. Another season as a role player seems likely for Brown.
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Brown hasn't lived up to his potential and a breakthrough isn't expected this season. He'll be lucky to get as many chances as he did last year (95 touches), making him a stretch for fantasy teams. |
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| John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent RB Chris R. Brown during the offseason. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a surprise. Brown could have a hard time finding much work next season. He just looks a step slow. |
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| Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Brown is expected to get the bulk of the carries in place of RB Steve Slaton (shoulder), who was placed on Injured Reserve Wednesday, Dec. 9. |
| Fantasy Impact: Brown is worth adding in all formats, but is far from a sure thing each week. He has some TD potential getting the goal-line carries. |
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| Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said RB Steve Slaton will start Week 12 but will split carries with RB Chris Brown. |
| Fantasy Impact: Both backs are iffy plays in their current roles. If you are going to use them, use them as flex plays. |
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| ESPN.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak will not commit to using a starting running back in Week 9. RBs Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown will all play. |
| Fantasy Impact: This is a scary situation for fantasy teams. Good luck trying to figure out the back that will play the best. |
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| Houston Texans TE Joel Dreessen (hip), DT Shaun Cody (knee), DT Amobi Okoye (back), RB Chris Brown (shin) and WR David Anderson (back) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. They are all expected to play in Week 4. |
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| John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Brown could see 10 to 12 carries in the team's Week 1 game. |
| Fantasy Impact: We aren't sure this will come true, but it is something to watch. Brown could have some real fantasy value this season. |
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| Houston Texans backup RB Ryan Moats carried the ball 10 times Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Kansas City Chiefs and rushed for a team-high 52 yards. He is battling for the team's No. 2 running back job during training camp. RB Chris Brown scored a touchdown, while carrying the ball six times for 25 yards. |
| Fantasy Impact: Brown looks to be the goal-line back at the moment, which could give him a lot of value for the coming season. Now he just needs to stay healthy, which is a whole nother story. |
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| Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Brown has looked good during training camp, but he carries durability questions. Brown spent last season on Injured Reserve. |
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| John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Brown has been making excellent cutbacks and has been running hard throughout training camp. |
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| Brooke Bentley, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Ryan Moats has been getting the job done working as the No. 2 back during practice and rotating with RB Chris Brown in the spot. Head coach Gary Kubiak has called Moats and Brown his '2a and 2b' backup running backs. Moats has been getting the edge in the competition because he has shown tremendous speed during OTAs and played last season. Moats, at 5-8 and 210 pounds, doesn't have great size and doesn't fit the big-back prototype the Texans have wanted in short-yardage situations. Moats, however, believes he can accomplish the job through his running style. |
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