John Brown WR FA Wed 10/21/20 12:43 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Mon 10/19/20 9:30 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown failed to catch any of his four targets in Monday's 26-17 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Mon 10/19/20 3:37 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) is listed as active for Monday's game against the Chiefs, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Sat 10/17/20 2:02 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Chiefs.
EDGE 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 Davis to register a season-high 72 snaps, which would likely be a similar outcome this week if Brown were unable to suit up.
John Brown WR FA Fri 10/16/20 3:21 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) practiced fully Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Thu 10/15/20 3:56 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) was considered a full practice participant for Thursday's jog-through session, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Thu 10/15/20 11:34 AM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) will participate in Thursday's practice, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
EDGE 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.
John Brown WR FA Tue 10/13/20 5:40 PM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (knee) is listed as inactive Tuesday in Tennessee.
EDGE 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 Josh Allen. Brown's next chance to play arrives Monday against the Chiefs.
John Brown WR FA Sat 10/10/20 2:24 PM
John Brown
WR FA
The Bills have officially listed Brown as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Titans due to a knee injury.
EDGE 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 extra snaps.
John Brown WR FA Fri 10/9/20 10:28 AM
John Brown
WR FA
Brown (calf) was estimated as a limited participant on Friday's injury report.
EDGE 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.