The Indianapolis Star does not anticipate the Colts promoting Donald Brown into the starting lineup over Trent Richardson. Coach Chuck Pagano indicated the Colts will "ride the hot hand," and Brown has had it for most of the year in Indy. The Colts are still expected to "continue to divide carries" between disappointing in-season acquisition Richardson and normal change-of-pace back Brown. If "a guy gets hot, you can always go with the hot hand," Pagano said. "But I like the way we're doing things now."

Donald Brown rushed 14 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Indianapolis' Week 11 win over the Titans, adding one catch for 14 yards. As has become custom, Brown out-gained Trent Richardson 94-53, and out-touched him 8-2 in the fourth quarter. Brown was on the field for all the Colts' biggest plays, and averaged 5.7 yards per carry to T-Rich's 2.8. Brown had some very impressive runs, finding the hole quickly and getting up field in a hurry. Basically, the opposite of what Richardson has been doing. Having now out-gained T-Rich in two straight games, and three of the past four, Brown will be the Colts' running back to FLEX in Week 12 against the Cardinals' sturdy run defense.

Donald Brown rushed six times for 49 yards in Sunday night's Week 9 win over the Texans. Brown played behind Trent Richardson in a change-of-pace role and continues to be the more effective back. He was limited to just six carries with the Colts playing from behind in the second half and didn't factor into the passing game. Brown should continue to cut into Richardson's workload going forward and is the preferred passing down option. He's still nothing more than a RB4 in re-draft leagues.

Donald Brown had 11 carries for 23 yards in Sunday night's Week 7 win over the Broncos. He added three catches for 42 yards. Brown had by far his biggest workload of the season, but failed to do anything with his carries. He was used in a committee with Trent Richardson in the second half and remains the Colts preferred passing-down back. Brown has limited fantasy value, but isn't worth owning as a handcuff to Richardson.

Donald Brown rushed for 15 yards on three carries in Week 6 against the Chargers. Brown reeled in both of his passing-game targets for 19 yards. He's nothing more than a change-of-pace back. Brown is off the fantasy radar.

OC Pep Hamilton said Donald Brown has been "spectacular" and will continue to play a "major role" in the offense. Ahmad Bradshaw (neck) didn't play in last week's blowout of the Jaguars. Brown still only got five touches on 13 snaps. So even though he's playing well and Bradshaw could be done for the season, there's no standalone value here. Consider Brown a weak handcuff to feature back Trent Richardson.

Colts RB Donald Brown rushed three times for 65 yards and caught two passes for 11 yards in Indy's Week 4 win at Jacksonville. He broke off a 50-yard run to set up Trent Richardson's goal-line plunge. Brown is serving as a change-of-pace back until Ahmad Bradshaw (neck) returns. The Colts host the Seahawks in Week 5.

Donald Brown will be the Colts No. 2 back in Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Donald Brown rushed five times for 35 yards in the Colts' third preseason game Saturday night. He also dropped a screen pass. Brown has quietly outplayed Vick Ballard in August, rushing 14 times for 66 yards (4.71 YPC), to go with four catches for 39 yards. With Ahmad Bradshaw (feet) due back soon, Brown looks to have wrapped up Indy's No. 3 tailback job and could begin pushing Ballard to be No. 2.

The Indianapolis Star expects either Donald Brown or Delone Carter to be released if the Colts sign free agent Ahmad Bradshaw. Not necessarily right away, but before Week 1. Both players have been major disappointments in Indianapolis, but Brown more so as a former first-round pick. The owner of a career 4.1 yards per carry through 449 totes, Brown is going into the final year of his rookie contract.