Week 16 at New England
It was a pretty good game for John Brown against a good Steelers defense. He had seven receptions for 99 yards. Brown continues to be the most targeted Bills receiver, but the passing game has continued to be conservative.
Brown will face New England who is ranked first in aFPA to wide receivers. It will be a tough game for Buffalo in general. That should limit his number and pushes him to the bench for Week 16.
Week 15 at Pittsburgh
John Brown has been quiet the last three weeks with only eight receptions for 91 yards during that span. It would be decent numbers if we had not seen better from him for most of the season that has him playing as the Bills No. 1 receiver. The good news was the targets were back up to eight this week, but QB Josh Allen could not connect with him
Brown plays against the Steelers this week and Pittsburgh is ranked 12th in aFPA to wide receivers. We don't expect a breakout game this week so similar numbers would push him to a WR3 ranking for Week 15.
Week 14 vs Baltimore
John Brown has been quiet the last two games with five catches for 65 yards. Buffalo has been relying more on the run and game plans have been conservative in recent weeks. Brown is still QB Josh Allen's favorite target in the passing game.
It won't be easy this week as the Ravens come to town. Baltimore is ranked 9th in aFPA to wide receivers. Expect another conservative game plan for the Bills and a defensive battle. That ranks Brown as a high-end WR3 or flex for Week 14.
Week 13 at Dallas
John Brown had a quiet fantasy outing last Sunday with only two catches for 39 yards, but he did have a touchdown reception. Brown now has three touchdown receptions in the last two games.
Brown plays against Dallas next who is 5th in aFPA to wide receivers. Even with the unfavorable matchup, Brown has been a consistent target for QB Josh Allen. Start Brown as a high-end WR2 for Thanksgiving day. Even with the Cowboys better against the pass, the Bills will still try to get the ball to Brown.
Week 12 vs Denver
John Brown had his best game of 2019 with nine catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns, all season-highs. Brown has really flourished as the Bills No. 1 receiver. He has had 25 targets in the last two weeks as Buffalo's passing game has started to find its groove.
The Bills play the Broncos who are 4th in aFPA to wide receivers. Although Buffalo has been playing well, it won't be easy against Denver.
Brown still carries value into Week 12 as a low-end WR2 in all leagues and formats. He will still have good numbers, but don't expect what you saw last week.
Week 11 at Miami
Another strong game for the Buffalo veteran. John Brown had five receptions 77 yards. He has not had less than four catches in a game. The only stat he has struggled is touchdowns. Brown only has two touchdown receptions this season and not one since Week 7.
Speaking of Week 7, that was the first time Buffalo played Miami this season and Brown had five catches for 84 yards. The Dolphins are currently ranked 26th in aFPA to wide receivers.
Brown should put up similar numbers again this week. Start him as a solid WR2 for Week 11. Buffalo's passing game should have one of its better games.
Week 10 at Cleveland
John Brown continues to be the best option in a conservative Buffalo passing attack. He caught four of QB Josh Allen's 14 completions for 76 yards. He now has 42 receptions on the season and has been targeted more than any other Bills receiver.
Brown will face the Browns who are 17th in aFPA to wide receivers. He will be the leading receiver again this week for Buffalo, but they haven't been throwing the ball a lot. Brown rates a high-end WR3 or flex for Week 10 in standard leagues, bur ranks a solid WR2 in PPR leagues.
Week 9 vs Washington
You can definitely say John Brown is consistent. He had five receptions for the fourth straight game, but it was his lowest yardage total in that stretch (54 yards). Brown is the Bills best option in the passing game, but Josh Allen's numbers have been a reflection of Buffalo being conservative at times.
Brown will face the Redskins who are 24th in aFPA to wide receivers. The good matchup favors the Bills so expect better numbers from Brown. Start him as a high-end WR2 for Week 9.
Week 8 vs Philadelphia
John Brown continues to put up consistent numbers as the best Buffalo wide receiver option. For the third straight week, he caught five passes and had his second-highest receiving yard total of the season. He also caught his second touchdown of 2019.
Brown will face a poor Eagles secondary. Philly ranks 31st in aFPA to wide receivers. The Bills passing game should thrive and Brown will be a beneficiary. Start Brown in all leagues and formats as a solid WR1 for Week 8.
Week 7 vs Miami
John Brown is the leading receiver for Buffalo with 28 receptions for 390 yards. The only department he has been lacking is touchdowns with only one. Brown is coming off the bye week but isn't healthy. He is nursing a sore groin and right now is questionable. Keep an eye on his status.
If he does play, he has a great matchup against the Dolphins who are 27th in aFPA to wide receivers. The Buffalo passing game hasn't been great, but Brown has been good enough to make a fantasy impact. Start him as a high-end WR3 for Week 7, but keep an eye on the inactives.
