San Diego Chargers running back Donald Brown hasn't been able to make much happen in his last two games. Taking over for the injured Ryan Mathews, Brown has run 41 times for only 81 yards and zero touchdowns. He's averaged almost 9 YPC on nine catches but has struggled to make defenders miss.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 5: leave Donald Brown on the bench
Donald Brown has struggled in the his starting role. Can he piece it together in Week 5?
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Fantasy Impact: Owners who think that this will be the week that Brown goes off have another thing coming. Brown will be going up against the New York Jets, who give up the least fantasy points to opposing running backs. The Chargers' run game has struggled all season long and there is little reason to believe the trend will reverse against the Jets' stout front-seven. Brown would be a desperation flex start in Week 5 and owners who have another RB3/WR4 lying around would be wise to leave Brown on the bench. His trade window is painted shut and owners should consider dropping him if there is depth on the waiver wire.
