SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
MALCOLM BROWN
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Shines as starter Brown rushed 18 times for 79 yards and two touchdowns while adding three receptions (four targets) for 31 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over Dallas.
Impact Brown was named the starter to begin the year following Todd Gurley's departure this past offseason. The career backup took full advantage of the opportunity and turned in a strong fantasy performance, averaging 4.4 yards per carry and punching in a pair of touchdowns. The Cowboys don't offer a lot of bulk on their defensive line, and the team did lose star linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) early in the contest, making this a soft matchup on the ground. That said, neither of the Rams' other two backfield options could muster more than 3.0 yards per carry Sunday. Head coach Sean McVay said that he would use a three-man committee this season, and he held true to his word with Brown leading with 21 touches, rookie Cam Akers receiving 15 and third-down back Darrell Henderson getting just three. Brown is clearly the back to target heading into Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, and he could secure a larger share of committee touches going forward if he can maintain his Week 1 production.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brown, Cam Akers' Updated Fantasy Outlook After Rams' Week 1 Win Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown is on just 25 percent of fantasy football rosters in Yahoo leagues as of midnight ET Monday. Bac...
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Malcolm Brown Starts 2020 w/ 2 TDs vs. Cowboys
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over Cowboys
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Take two! Malcolm Brown darts in for second rushing touchdown Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown darts in for second rushing touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • NFL.COM
Malcolm Brown caps first drive at SoFI Stadium with 1-yard TD Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown caps first drive at SoFI Stadium with 1-yard TD
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • NFL.COM
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Starting season as No. 1 RB Brown is listed as the No. 1 running back on the Rams' first unofficial depth chart of the 2020 season.
Impact Brown's experience in the Rams offense must have won the day in L.A., but he could quickly lose his standing considering the pedigree of the backs behind him. Darrell Henderson, a 2019 third-round pick, is listed as the No. 2 RB, but his status for Week 1 is up in the air due to a strained hamstring. As for the No. 3 option, rookie second-rounder Cam Akers has received that honor. On Monday, coach Sean McVay told Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News that he intends to utilize a three-back rotation Sunday against the Cowboys, but "how those carries will be distributed is something we'll determine really as the week progresses and as the game unfolds." As a result, Brown may have a short leash Week 1 if he in fact gets the start.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to join three-man committee Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday he expects to use a three-man backfield "rotation" consisting of Brown, Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson (hamstring) in Los Angeles' Sept. 13...
Impact Though he boasts the least impressive physical attributes of the three backs and wasn't a recent early round draft pick like Akers and Henderson, Brown boasts three years' worth of experience in McVay's scheme, which should aid the 27-year-old's case for early playing time as the Rams look to replace former lead ballcarrier Todd Gurley. Running backs coach Thomas Brown said in late August that he would eventually like to see one of three backs emerge as a "clear-cut guy who takes a majority of the reps," but for now, the Rams appear content to let the battle for snaps extend into the regular season. Though McVay is "optimistic" that Henderson will be cleared in time for the season opener, the practice reps the second-year back has missed out on due to the injury could be enough to put him behind Brown and Akers -- in some order -- in the Rams' Week 1 backfield mix.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Backfield situation remains fluid Brown and Cam Akers have been taking first-team running back reps for the Rams of late, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Impact As the team's season opener looms, the Rams' backfield situation remains fluid and has the makings of a time-share out of the gate. Aside from Brown and Akers, Darrell Henderson also figures to join the mix once he rebounds from a hamstring issue. In his latest roster projection, Eric D. Williams of Sports Illustrated marks Brown as the team's starter, but as it pertains to Week 1 that could simply imply that Brown -- who has been with the franchise since 2015 -- might take the first snap out of the team's backfield, with Akers (and possibly Henderson) rotating in, until a hot hand emerges. Akers -- a promising 2020 second-rounder -- still carries the most fantasy upside of the three, but the rookie won't be handed anything following an unusual offseason, especially with an experienced option like Brown also around.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Rams RB Darrell Henderson sidelined by hamstring injury
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Handles first carries in scrimmage Brown started with the first team offense during Saturday's scrimmage, Jordan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Not only did the veteran receive the first carries of the scrimmage, sophomore Darrell Henderson limped off the field with a hamstring strain and is questionable for Week 1. Brown has the trust of head coach Sean McVay and has been a reliable contributor for the Rams when given an opportunity the past three seasons. Plus, it's easy to overlook that the 27-year-old back was a five-star recruit out of high school and a 25-game starter for Texas. Fast forward, and Brown's got oodles of tread on the tires after receiving just 143 career carries over his five-year pro career. Add that rookie Cam Akers lost a fumble Saturday, and Brown's short-term fantasy stock is on the rise. Just remember the veteran is also likely the least talented of Los Angeles' top three running backs.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 18, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Rams' Malcolm Brown rises from roster longshot to leader of running backs Once the young upstart who made the Rams' roster as an undrafted free agent, Brown is now the veteran of the running backs group.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
From the Podium: Malcolm Brown on the Rams RB room, personal goals for season Key quotes and notes from Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown's Monday morning virtual media session.
AUGUST 10, 2020 • THERAMS.COM
Mentioned by coach McVay Sean McVay mentioned Kelly as one of four running backs on the Rams' roster who can be viewed as a "starting-caliber" player, per The Helliepod podcast.
Impact The other three are veteran Malcolm Brown, 2019 third-round pick Darrell Henderson (ankle) and rookie second-round pick Cam Akers. McVay's comment aside, that leaves Kelly as the forgotten man of the group as a 2018 sixth-round pick who has played just 53 offensive snaps in eight NFL games, bouncing between the inactive list, the practice squad and a backup role. There aren't many fantasy formats where Kelly will warrant a draft pick, but he could emerge as a player to watch if the other running backs in Los Angeles struggle to stay healthy and productive.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
McVay, Rams seek return to playoffs after big staff changes
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On track for training camp Henderson (ankle) said Wednesday he'll be fully ready for the start of training camp, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 22-year-old missed the regular-season finale with a high ankle sprain and underwent surgery in late December, but it won't impact his availability for the start of the 2020 campaign. The 2019 third-round pick rushed 39 times for 147 yards and caught four passes for 37 yards during his rookie year, but the departure of Todd Gurley leaves a significant void in the backfield. Malcolm Brown and rookie second-round pick Cam Akers will also be competing for playing time, though Henderson may start out atop the depth chart.
JUNE 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
