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Browns | Todd Monken 'not ready to name' Watson or Sanders starter for Week 10 Mon Nov 9, 02:09 PM
Browns head coach Todd Monken was not ready on Monday to name either QB Deshaun Watson or QB Shedeur Sanders his starter for Sunday's Week 10 game against the Texans. The decision follows Sanders' late rally in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints.
| Footballguys view: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported earlier Monday that the Browns plan to start Watson in Week 10 against the Texans. The looming decision follows Sanders' late rally in Sunday's 23-22 overtime loss to the Saints. Of course, it makes sense that Monken and the Browns aren't looking to fill the Texans in on their plan. That said, we'll continue to watch for more. |
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The Browns plan to start QB Deshaun Watson in Week 10 against the Texans. QB Shedeur Sanders filled in on Sunday in New Orleans, but returning to Watson was the expected move once he cleared the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Watson cleared concussion protocol on Saturday, but was inactive after missing two practices during the week. Shedeur Sanders got the start and went 19-of-31 for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Monken said after the game that he was proud of Sanders' performance after spending the first two months of the season on the bench, but declined to answer whether it was enough for him to consider making a lasting change. Monken hasn't confirmed the plan, but it appears the team will return to the status quo as they try to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. |
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Browns RB Dylan Sampson played 22 more offensive snaps than RB Quinshon Judkins in Sunday's Week 9 game against the Saints.
| Footballguys view: Judkins still ran the ball 15 times for 43 yards, but as Pro Football Focus noted, his receiving production has plummeted since Sampson's return, with four receptions over the last three games. Sampson ran eight times and was no more effective, but he caught three passes for 27 yards. As PFF's Nathan Jahnke pointed out, the Browns have a generally favorable schedule for running backs, so there could be some games where Judkins can be in fantasy starting lineups. However, if the Browns are underdogs, it may make sense to consider Sampson more than Judkins. |
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Browns WR KC Concepcion (leg) has returned to Sunday's game against the Saints after being injured in the third quarter.
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Browns WR KC Concepcion was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 1:41 left. He is questionable to return (leg).
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Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. returned to the field to receive a punt in Sunday's game against the Saints after injuring his right leg. Concepcion had been helped off the field and taken to the medical tent earlier in the third quarter.
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Browns WR KC Concepcion was injured on a play in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 1:41 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. was in the medical tent during Sunday's game against the Saints with what looked like a right leg injury. The injury appeared to be non-contact, and Concepcion needed help getting off the field.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson has been cleared from the concussion protocol and made the trip to New Orleans for Sunday's game against the Saints, but he did not take any team reps this week and will likely be inactive. Watson is officially questionable. QB Dillon Gabriel is expected to be the backup on Sunday behind starter Shedeur Sanders.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson has cleared the concussion protocol. He remains questionable for Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints.
| Footballguys view: Watson (concussion) will not start in Week 9 against the Saints. Instead, the team is turning to Shedeur Sanders as their starting quarterback. Now that he's through the league protocol, Watson could be the backup to Sanders on Sunday. |
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The Browns are positioned as buyers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline and have looked at adding a rotational edge rusher and perhaps a blocking tight end, Albert Breer reported. A blocking tight end "would free them up to move Harold Fannin Jr. around even more," according to Breer. Head coach Todd Monken hasn't used many extra offensive linemen in the blocking tight end role, leaving Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. or receivers like WR Malachi Corley to step in there.
| Footballguys view: Fannin is already one of the most productive tight ends in the league. Adding a blocking tight end to move him around would only make Fannin even more dangerous. With Shedeur Sanders under center against the Saints on Sunday, we should see Fannin post TE1 numbers for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will start Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints with QB Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol, Daniel Oyefusi reported. The start is "not a trade showcase," as the Browns have no plans to deal Sanders at the deadline.
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Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. will play in Sunday's game against the Saints, head coach Todd Monken said on Friday. "He'll be fine. Just a little sore," Monken said. Fannin practiced on Friday after he was added to Thursday's injury report with a groin injury.
| Footballguys view: Fannin's midweek downgrade looks like nothing to worry about. Fannin played very well alongside Shedeur Sanders last year and can be relied on as a mid-range TE1 this week against the Saints. |
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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will start at quarterback in Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints, head coach Todd Monken said on Friday. Sanders took the first-team reps on Wednesday and was described as likely to start on Thursday before Monken made it official.
| Footballguys view: Deshaun Watson returned to practice on Friday, but Sanders' full week of practice will give him a chance to start against the Saints this week. We haven't seen how Sanders will look in Monken's offense alongside rookies KC Concepcion Jr. and Denzel Boston. Last year, in Kevin Stefanski's offense, he clearly preferred targeting tight ends, helping boost Harold Fannin Jr. to high-end TE1 production. Sanders' familiarity with Fannin should help him this week, while Concepcion and Boston fall a bit in the ranks, becoming boom-or-bust WR3s. |
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Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. is practicing on Friday after he was added to Thursday's injury report with a groin injury. Fannin was limited on Thursday. The Browns play at the Saints on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Fannin is coming off a massive outing, catching 10 passes for 154 yards last week. Thursday's addition to the injury report was alarming, but it's good to see him back on the field Friday. We'll wait for more information regarding Fannin's status after practice. But assuming he's active, he can be started as a mid-tier TE1. |
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson returned to practice on Friday after missing two days with a concussion. Watson had been placed in the concussion protocol on Wednesday. The Browns play the Saints on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Watson finished last week's game after a big hit but started showing concussion symptoms the next day. A return to practice could put him on track to play this Sunday. Luckily, the Browns play early. If Watson is cleared to play, we'll know before most of the games kick off. If he can't go, Shedeur Sanders would almost certainly start. |
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Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. was added to the injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice with a groin injury. A groin injury prematurely ended his rookie season and kept him sidelined for much of the offseason workout program. Fannin caught 10 passes for 154 yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Fannin could feed families (from a fantasy perspective) if he's out there in Week 9 with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. KC Concepcion could be in line for more targets if Fannin can't play. Let's see what Fannin does on Friday. |
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Browns QB Shedeur Sanders will likely start Sunday's game against the Saints, the beat writer reported on Thursday. Rookie WR Denzel Boston spoke Thursday about traits he admires in Sanders.
| Footballguys view: Deshaun Watson did not practice on Thursday as he goes through the league concussion protocol. Sanders is set to start against the Saints, and Fantasy GMs should consider him a QB2/streaming option if he's under center. |
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Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston came up limping during Wednesday's practice and was added to the injury report with a calf injury, though he returned to practice. Boston already had a sleeve on his right calf when he was first seen limping. He was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game at the Saints.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson remains in the concussion protocol, and QB Shedeur Sanders took the QB1 reps in practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Monken is not yet ruling out Watson for Sunday's game at the Saints but acknowledged the return-to-play process is "a little more difficult for a quarterback" because of the mental preparation needed to get ready for game day. Asked if Watson could play Sunday without practicing but getting cleared Saturday, Monken did not commit: "I don't know that."
| Footballguys view: Getting through the concussion protocol may not be something Watson can do in such short order. The team and Fantasy GMs should be preparing to have Sanders under center in Week 9. That could mean plenty of targets for guys like Harold Fannin Jr. and KC Concepcion Jr. |
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Browns rookie WR KC Concepcion Jr. caught a lot of passes from QB Shedeur Sanders during Cleveland's quarterback competition in training camp, giving the pair "a bit of rapport." "All we have to do is get that bond back started," Concepcion said. QB Deshaun Watson is in the concussion protocol, and Sanders is in line to start if he can't clear.
| Footballguys view: Sanders can work underneath routes, so we expect plenty of targets for TE Harold Fannin Jr. However, the connection and chemistry with Concepcion cannot be denied. With Sanders out there, we view Concepcion as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 9. |
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol, the team announced on Wednesday. Watson was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's loss to the Steelers before returning to the game. Cleveland plays at the Saints on Sunday in Week 9, and QB Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start if Watson cannot clear the protocol in time.
| Footballguys view: It would be a challenge for Watson to clear league protocol and play in Week 9. The 'vibe' around the Browns is that Sanders is going to get his first start of 2026. He's a skilled passer when it comes to underneath routes, so TE Harold Fannin should be in line for plenty of targets with Sanders under center. We only see Sanders as a QB3, so even if you play in a start-2QB/superflex league, he's likely on your bench if he's on a roster at all. |
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Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson completed 27 of 39 passes for 324 yards and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 16.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 11.2.
| Footballguys view: The Browns haven't won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. Watson is not playing well enough to break that kind of streak. He piled up yards against a prevent defense nursing a 21-point lead, and wasn't able to narrow the gap on the scoreboard. He's a low-ceiling QB2/Superflex and not necessarily worth a roster spot as a backup in 1QB leagues heading down to New Orleans for a Week 9 road game. |
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Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. caught 10 passes for 154 yards on 12 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 8.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 18.4.
| Footballguys view: Fannin was Deshaun Watson's main man against a Steelers defense that was playing prevent for most of the second half nursing a big lead. The tight end has been up and down in his second year, but this result will boost him past where he was ranked in drafts and set him up to be a success for people that stuck with him after Watson barely looked his way in the Week 1 blowout loss to Jacksonville. Fannin will be an easy play as a TE1 on the road against the Saints next week. |
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Browns CB Denzel Ward followed Steelers WR DK Metcalf to open the second half of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. The move comes with Browns CB Tyson Campbell sidelined.
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Browns CB Tyson Campbell is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with a neck injury and a possible concussion. Campbell was slow to get up after a big hit on Steelers WR Germie Bernard and eventually walked off to the blue tent with trainers.
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Browns CB Tyson Campbell was slow to get up after delivering a big hit on Steelers WR Germie Bernard during Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Campbell eventually walked off to the blue medical tent with trainers.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson was evaluated for a head injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers, and QB Shedeur Sanders briefly replaced him. Watson returned and was stripped of the ball on his second play back, and the Steelers capitalized for a 7-0 lead.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson has returned to Sunday's game against the Steelers after being injured in the first quarter.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers with 13:37 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson is out of the medical tent and waiting on the sidelines with his helmet on during Sunday's game against the Steelers. Watson was injured in the first quarter.
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Browns QB Deshaun Watson went into the blue medical tent after taking a roughing-the-passer hit on a third down during Sunday's game against the Steelers. QB Shedeur Sanders entered the game in his place.
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Browns RB Dylan Sampson (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. He had been limited on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Browns here. Sampson is the change-of-pace back for the team, and he's worth considering as a 'what the heck' flex in PPR formats. |
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Browns RB Dylan Sampson (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. The Browns visit the Steelers on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Sampson played on offense last week for the first time in 2026, coming back from this knee injury. In Week 7, he had six rushes for 45 yards in the win against the Titans, adding three catches for 32 yards. Sampson is a flex play as the clear-cut receiving back for the Browns offense. |
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The Browns are "less likely" to move WR Jerry Jeudy at the moment, per sources. The Steelers, Cleveland's Week 8 opponent, are among the teams looking for wide receiver help ahead of the trade deadline.
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Browns RBs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson handled all of the work in the backfield in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans, their first game back. Judkins ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
| Footballguys view: As Pro Football Focus suggested, the Browns' running back distribution resembles what most people expected heading into the season. Judkins was the lead back on early downs, dominating short-yardage and goal-line snaps, while Sampson was the principal backup and clear passing-down back. Judkins remains the fantasy-viable option and was especially effective Sunday, hitting new season-high marks for rushing yards and TDs while tearing through Tennessee's defense for 96 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, providing Cleveland's offense with a much-needed running threat to balance the unit. |
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Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins ran 17 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 1 pass for 8 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 22.9.
| Footballguys view: Judkins got out of the gate quickly with a long run to set up the first Browns touchdown, which he scored. He added a second score and showed that the ankle injury to the joint he had surgically repaired after dislocating it last season isn't a problem heading into the Week 8 showdown at Pittsburgh. |
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Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion Jr. ran 3 times for 23 yards and also caught 8 passes for 129 yards on 10 targets in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 8.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.2.
| Footballguys view: For the first time this season, Concepcion looked like the swift and dynamic offensive weapon that the Browns were picturing when they took him in the first round. He should be added as a weekly WR3/Flex option in PPR leagues if he was dropped after his slow start. |
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Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson completed 25 of 36 passes for 308 yards and 1 interception and ran 3 times for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. He was projected for 16.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.2.
| Footballguys view: Watson posted a solid fantasy line thanks to some big yardage numbers in the passing game and a short touchdown run that showed off his speed, but this was against a bottom-dwelling Titans defense. He had a good game against the Steelers in a win earlier this season, but Watson isn't a favorable Brock Purdy bye coverage play against them in Pittsburgh, where the Browns usually struggle. |
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Browns DT Mason Graham limped off the field during Sunday's game against the Titans. It is his first game back from a sprained MCL and ankle.
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The Browns activated RB Dylan Sampson (knee) from injured reserve on Saturday. He will have no injury status for Sunday's game at the Titans. Sampson, a second-year player and 2025 fourth-round pick, suffered the knee injury in the season opener at Jacksonville. He has 175 career rushing yards on 65 attempts and 33 receptions for 271 yards with two touchdowns in 16 career games.
| Footballguys view: Sampson is a slashing runner inside who can make plays in open space as a receiver. He's likely to be the primary backup and change of pace to Quinshon Judkins. We like his all-around ability, so Sampson should be stashed in deeper leagues (especially those in PPR formats). Let's see what he looks like in his return before considering him as anything more than a "what the heck" flex. |
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Browns DT Mason Graham is set to return Sunday at the Titans after missing two games with MCL and ankle sprains suffered against the Steelers in Week 4. Graham said on Friday that he didn't know what to think when he got hurt and that there was fear the injury was more serious. "I feel good," said Graham, who leads the team with four sacks.
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Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is cleared to play in Sunday's Week 7 game at the Titans, per Friday's injury report. Judkins was ruled out of last Sunday's game against the Ravens after a pregame workout. Head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" Judkins would play against Tennessee.
| Footballguys view: Judkins was a game-time decision last week, so anything other than an active status this week would have been cause for alarm. Dylan Sampson is nearing his return and is questionable for this matchup against the Titans. Judkins will cede some work to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estimé, but you can start him as a solid RB2 this week. |
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Browns RB Dylan Sampson is questionable for Sunday's game at the Titans. Sampson has been on injured reserve with a knee injury and was designated to return. Head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" Sampson would play against Tennessee.
| Footballguys view: Sampson's 21-day practice window opened last week, and he logged a full week of limited practices. There was hope he could upgrade to full status this week, but that didn't happen. Sampson's pass-catching skill set gives him tempting upside in PPR leagues, but fantasy managers might want to take a wait-and-see approach before adding him to lineups. |
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Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Schwesinger played through the ankle injury in Sunday's win over the Ravens. The Browns visit the Titans on Sunday.
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The Browns are not looking to trade WR Jerry Jeudy despite "trade buzz" surrounding him, as the 4-2 team tries to build on its early-season momentum. Asked on Wednesday about the trade rumors, Jeudy said, "You see it, but you can't do nothing about it. You just keep continuing doing what you do every day." Asked whether he has spoken to general manager Andrew Berry or the front office about a potential trade, Jeudy said, "I'm gonna keep that...you know we just keeping it day-by-day, man. We're doing it day-by-day."
| Footballguys view: They say Jeudy is not on the trade block, but for the right price they would move on from the former first-round pick (of the Broncos). Jeudy could help a team in contention as a veteran receiver, and he does not seem to be in the long-term plans for the Browns. Even at 4-2, the team needs to consider getting what they can for Jeudy. |
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Browns head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday that he is optimistic both RB Quinshon Judkins and RB Dylan Sampson will play against the Titans on Sunday. Judkins was ruled out of last Sunday's game against the Ravens after a pregame workout. Sampson has been on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in the season opener and returned to practice last week.
| Footballguys view: Judkins should be the lead ball-carrier for the Browns now that he's likely to be back in action. We've got Judkins in the RB3/flex range for Fantasy GMs this week. Sampson is a dynamic player in space, and the Browns could use him as their primary receiving back. |
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Browns LB Carson Schwesinger will not practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury. Schwesinger was questionable with an ankle injury last week before playing against the Ravens on Sunday.
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Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. caught 1 pass for 9 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 7.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.4.
| Footballguys view: Fannin started slow and then appeared to emerge as Deshaun Watson's favorite red-zone target with three touchdowns over two games in Weeks 3 and 4, but he has retreated to the background of the passing game again. The Browns have a good matchup against the weak Titans pass defense in Week 7, but you would be forgiven for dropping Fannin in short-bench leagues, and maybe even in a longer-bench league if you have a strong tight end option and Fannin has been on your bench. |
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Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston caught 1 pass for 15 yards on 5 targets in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.0.
| Footballguys view: Jerry Jeudy has been a trade candidate, but he made the biggest play of the day for the Browns to set up the game-winning field goal. Jeudy led the team in receiving yards and tied for the team lead in receptions, which means this somewhat meager passing game is now going to be split four ways with KC Concepcion Jr. and Harold Fannin Jr. also figuring into the weekly game plan. The Browns are in first place, but there's not a reliable fantasy play on the roster. |
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