Fantasy Football Profile: Ronnie Brown

Ronnie Brown set the NFL ablaze with his role in the Wildcat Formation. 

Most have Brown rated a bit lower, partly because four of his 10 rushing touchdowns came in a 38-13 drubbing of the New England Patriots (he threw the other TD).  His workload was kept light with just 214 carries as he recovered from a knee injury. He still managed to gain 916 yards on the ground and 254 yards on 33 receptions. 

Prior to his knee injury in 2007, he was putting together a monster year (991 yards, five TDs in seven games) despite playing on a terrible team. The team has improved dramatically and he should be back to full strength. 

Ricky Williams turned 32 in May, and it’s a fair assumption that his 160 carries will be reduced slightly in 2009. With the addition of Pat White, it’s unlikely that Brown will play the lead role in the Wildcat Formation, but he’ll still get plenty of touches.

The Miami Dolphins' schedule is tougher than last year. 

They face an improved New York Jets' defense (twice), the Patriots, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Carolina Panthers, the Tennessee Titans, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (though it’s in Week 17).

Brown's fantasy playoff schedule consist of games against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee, and the Houston Texans. Not ideal, but his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield could help his cause. 

Brown will likely go somewhere in the second round. He could even slip to the third round in smaller leagues. I’m looking for him to produce about 1,400 total yards and nine TDs.

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.