Cleveland Browns Defense is a Sneaky Start in Week 17

The Cleveland Browns DST has a chance to re-emerge as a viable starting option in Week 17 at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game environment is shaping up to be a slow and gritty AFC North slugfest with the week's lowest over/under of just 34.5 points and rain in Sunday's game-time forecast. The Browns' […]

Raheim Sanders to See Additional Opportunities Amidst Injuries in Week 17

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Raheim Sanders should see his season-high usage in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Browns' backfield manages injuries. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg), the team's featured ball-carrier since Week 3, underwent season-ending surgery after suffering a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in the team's Week […]

Dylan Sampson's Health Improving Ahead of a Tough Week 17 Matchup

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson (hand) logged limited practices all week and has a questionable tag leading up to the Week 17 tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Kevin Stefaniski commented on Sampson's progression this week, noting that Sampson, "feels good and looked good in practice, but we'll make a determination here […]

Harold Fannin Jr. has a Great Matchup, Uncertain Health Status in Week 17

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) is questionable going into the team's Week 17 matchup at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a groin injury suffered during Friday's practice. The rookie tight end told reporters Friday afternoon that he expects to play against the Steelers, and head coach Kevin Stefaniski remarked […]

Tre Tucker to Lead Raiders' Passing Attack in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is shaping up to be the Raiders' primary downfield receiving option in Week 17. The 24-year-old wide-out managed to overcome a terrible road matchup in Week 16 against the Houston Texans to haul in four of his five targets for 43 yards. The Raiders placed their primary pass-catching […]

Geno Smith is Missing One of His Weapons, Risky Start in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith takes on the New York Giants at home in Week 17, but he will be without his top target, tight end Brock Bowers (knee), who was placed on IR after Week 16. Smith managed to complete 16 of his 23 pass attempts for 201 yards for two touchdowns against […]

Michael Mayer to See Uptick in Usage, Volatile Start in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has an opportunity to lead the team's tight end room against the New York Giants in Week 17 after Brock Bowers (knee) was placed on IR earlier this week, ending his season. Bowers already missed three games earlier this season between Weeks 5 and 7, and Mayer was […]

Ashton Jeanty Set for Another Top-Tier Performance in Week 17

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is riding high after his 188 scrimmage yards and two-touchdown performance against the robust Houston Texans in Week 16 and is primed to carry fantasy managers to victory against the New York Giants in Week 17. The rookie saw a season-high 24 rushing attempts in Week 16, […]

Should I Pickup Dylan Sampson or Raheim Sanders? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

The Cleveland Browns' backfield is beset with injuries heading into their Week 17 AFC North clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a clear starter has yet to emerge. On Monday, rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) underwent season-ending surgery after suffering a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle in the team’s Week 16 loss […]

Tre Tucker Leads Raiders Wideouts in Week 16 Loss to the Texans

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker tallied four receptions and 43 yards off his five targets during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 16. Interestingly, Tucker also logged two rushing attempts for 11 yards, demonstrating intent to get the third-year receiver more involved in the offense. Tucker still has not seen […]

Geno Smith Exceeds Expectations, Costly Turnover the Difference in Week 16 Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (shoulder, back) returned to the field in Week 16, completing 16 of his 23 pass attempts for 201 yards for two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans. However, his interception early in the first quarter was costly, as the stalwart Texans defense returned […]

Brock Bowers Saved by Touchdown in Week 16 Loss to Houston

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers brought in all five of his targets for 33 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Houston Texans. The tight end started the afternoon off strong and had a touchdown early in the second quarter, but then mainly fell quiet for the rest of […]

Ashton Jeanty has Monster Game in Week 16 Loss

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty once again dominated the Raiders' backfield, turning his 24 rushing attempts into 128 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans. The electric rookie also had a 60-yard touchdown reception, putting up 31.8 PPR fantasy points for managers brave enough to start him […]

Shedeur Sanders Shows Modest Improvement in Week 16 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 20 of his 29 pass attempts for 157 yards and one touchdown, but threw two interceptions in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Sanders managed to overcome an injured pinky finger on his throwing hand, which forced him out of the game for a few plays, and […]

Raheim Sanders Carries the Load After Judkins Exits Early in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Raheim Sanders led the Browns' backfield after rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) left the game early due to an injury during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Sanders substituted in as the early downs back and turned his 11 rushing attempts into 42 yards. He also […]

Trayveon Williams Active in Browns Passing Game during Week 16 Loss

Cleveland Browns running back Trayveon Williams came in after rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) exited early with a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran back caught all four of his targets for 38 yards and ran the ball three times for 17 yards, […]

Harold Fannin Jr. Reaches the End Zone Twice in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. hauled in four of his six targets for 34 yards and scored two total touchdowns during Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Fannin Jr. set a franchise record for most receptions by a rookie in a season and, for the third straight week, he led […]

Isaiah Bond Reliant on Big Plays for Fantasy Relevance in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond emerged as rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' preferred downfield threat in Week 15 and looks to keep that momentum going against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. Against the Chicago Bears last week, Bond corralled two deep shots for 89 yards off his four targets. The rookie wide-out also […]

Tyler Lockett Cleared, Difficult to Trust for the Fantasy Playoffs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) was a full participant in two practices this week and does not carry an injury designation heading into the team's Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans. The veteran receiver saw a season-high 76% snap share last week, catching two of his four targets for 10 yards […]

Jack Bech Off Fantasy Radars in Week 16 Against the Houston Texans

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Jack Bech was pretty quiet in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, logging two receptions for 17 yards off three targets. Notably, the young pass catcher's playtime was remarkably consistent between Weeks 14 and 15. In both games, Bech played 81% of the snaps, ran 82% of the team's […]

Tre Tucker Unlikely to Bounce Back Against the Texans in Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker failed to haul in a single catch on three targets in the team's 31-0 defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. The 24-year-old pass catcher has a terrible matchup in Week 16 on the road against the Houston Texans and their top-rated defense. Tucker is primarily an […]

Geno Smith Returning in Week 16, Has Brutal Matchup Against the Texans

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (shoulder, back) will return this Sunday on the road in Houston against the top-rated Texans defense in Week 16. He practiced in full all week and was removed from the team's injury report heading into Sunday's game. Smith has failed to pass over 175 yards in five of his […]

Cedric Tillman Tough to Trust in Week 16 vs. the Bills

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman surprised fantasy managers by quickly clearing the league's concussion protocol before the team's Week 15 loss against the Chicago Bears. However, Tillman only saw six snaps, ran just one route, and did not see a target in the Windy City, again surprising fantasy managers, but in a different way. […]

Jerry Jeudy is a Long Shot to Produce in Week 16

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy may be the team's WR1, but he has fallen behind rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in targets, receptions, and yards for the season; a trend that is unlikely to reverse in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. Despite playing 96% of the team's snaps and running a route […]

Shedeur Sanders Likely to Remain an Unreliable Fantasy Option in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is coming off his worst game as a starter, and there is little respite in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills. As an encore to his 33.5 fantasy points showing in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans, Sanders posted just 3.5 fantasy points against the Chicago Bears in Week […]

Brock Bowers Still a TE1 in Week 16 Against the Houston Texans

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has an opportunity to bounce back in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. The second-year tight end is coming off a disappointing Week 15 showing without quarterback Geno Smith (back, shoulder), hauling in six of his eight targets for just 28 yards, scoring single-digit fantasy points for the […]

Ashton Jeanty is a Risky Start in Week 16

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty faces another uphill battle in Week 16 on the road against the potent Houston Texans defense, which is likely to hinder his fantasy production and upside. Over the last two weeks, Jeanty has failed to score double-digit fantasy points and eked out just 65 total rushing yards […]

Quinshon Judkins to Lead Browns Backfield Again in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is coming off two disappointing games, but faces a struggling Buffalo Bills run defense in Week 16, which gives up an average of 143 rushing yards per game. Judkins will continue his workhorse role with rookie running back Dylan Sampson (hand) ruled out for Week 16, but is […]

Harold Fannin Jr. is Likely to Rely on Volume in Week 16

Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is the lone bright spot in the Browns' offense heading into their Week 16 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at home. Over the last two games, the versatile tight end has 15 receptions for 162 yards and a touchdown on 25 targets. For the season, Fannin Jr. […]

Shedeur Sanders Plummets Back to Earth in Week 15 Loss

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 18 of his 35 pass attempts for 177 yards and threw three interceptions in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. Sanders, scoring just 3.48 fantasy points on Sunday, is building connections with fellow rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. and rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond. That pass-catching […]