Jerome Ford Draws Tough First-Round Matchup

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford should be well-rested after he handled just five touches in a Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The second-year running back will now head on the road to take on the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL playoffs. Ford draws a difficult matchup this weekend... Read More

Browns Defense Draws Difficult Playoff Matchup

The Cleveland Browns defense turned in an excellent regular season. They allowed the second-fewest passing yards in the league while finishing sixth with 49 sacks and third with 18 interceptions. They will head on the road to face off against the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday. Things will... Read More

Joe Flacco Draws Excellent Matchup For Wild-Card Round

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (calf) practiced fully all week despite being listed on the team's injury report with a calf issue. Flacco will look to continue his late-season success heading into a Saturday matchup against the Houston Texans in the first round of the NFL playoffs. These two teams met back in Week 16,... Read More

Jevon Holland Does Not Practice On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (knee) was listed as a non-participant in his team's estimated practice report on Wednesday, marking two straight missed practices for him. Holland has been dealing with a knee issue for a few weeks now, although he was able to take the field in Weeks 17 and 18 after missing Weeks... Read More

Greg Newsome Returns To Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome (knee) got in a limited session in his team's practice on Wednesday. Newsome missed practice on Tuesday but is trending in the right direction as his team gears up to face off against the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday. Newsome missed the regular-season... Read More

Tommy Tremble Goes For 11 Yards In Week 18

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble caught both of his targets for 11 yards in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The third-year tight end's effort was good enough for third-most receiving yards on the team on a quiet afternoon for the offense. Tremble finishes his 2023 season with 23... Read More

D.J. Chark Jr. Goes For 46 Yards In Finale

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. caught two of his four targets for 46 yards in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Chark wound up leading the team in receiving in the loss. He was quiet for most of the season but finished the year on a high note... Read More

Adam Thielen Held To 12 Yards In Season Finale

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Thielen was quiet in the season finale, although his 12 receiving yards were good enough for second-most on the team on an afternoon where Bryce Young only threw... Read More

Miles Sanders Held To Three Carries In Season Finale

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball three times for 18 yards and was not targeted in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. It marks a fitting end for a disappointing season for Sanders, who was signed to a four-year, $25.4 million contract last offseason but lost his... Read More

Chuba Hubbard Rushes For 83 Yards In Finale

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball 23 times for 83 yards and added two catches for nine yards in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Hubbard easily led the team in rushing in the regular-season finale as Miles Sanders saw just three touches in the loss. Hubbard... Read More

Bryce Young Struggles In Finale

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 11 of his 18 passes for 94 yards and added two carries for 24 yards and a lost fumble in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Young capped off a disappointing rookie season by failing to throw for a touchdown for the sixth time... Read More

David Bell Hauls In Two Touchdowns In Week 18

Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell caught all four of his targets for 68 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. With the Browns resting several key starters, including Amari Cooper, Bell operated as the team's main target in the regular-season finale. His touchdown catches both came... Read More

Pierre Strong Jr. Rolls Up 65 Rushing Yards In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. carried the ball 14 times for 65 yards and failed to corral his lone target in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. With the Browns opting to rest several key veterans in the game, Strong got the start and wound up posting career highs... Read More

Kareem Hunt Catches One Pass In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt caught his lone target for a five-yard gain in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Hunt and Jerome Ford were both very lightly used as the Browns opted to rest several key players ahead of their Wild Card showdown against the Houston Texans next week.... Read More

Jerome Ford Sees Five Touches In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball three times for six yards and added two catches for 26 yards in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Ford did not start but he wound up seeing a handful of touches in a final tuneup before the Browns head to Houston... Read More

Jeff Driskel Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel completed 13 of his 26 passes for 166 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 31-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Driskel also added seven rushes for 33 yards in his first career start for the Browns. Both of Driskel's touchdown passes went to David Bell... Read More

Browns Defense A Solid Option In Week 18

The Cleveland Browns defense held the New York Jets to 20 points while racking up two sacks and forcing two turnovers in a Week 17 win. They will finish off the regular season with a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Cleveland has already locked up the No. 5 seed in the... Read More

Cedric Tillman To See Increased Role In Week 18

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman has caught 18 passes for 181 yards in his rookie season. Tillman could be in store for a larger role in Week 18's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns have already locked up the No. 5 seed in the AFC and are planning to rest several key players... Read More

Pierre Strong Jr. Could See An Increased Role In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. has seen just 49 carries for 226 yards as the team's No. 3 RB this season. He could be in store for an increased role in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, however. The Browns have already locked up the No. 5 seed in the AFC and don't... Read More

Jerome Ford A Candidate To Be Rested In Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has rolled up nine all-purpose touchdowns as the lead back for his team in 2023. The second-year back may not get a chance to add to his TD total in Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, however. The Browns are already locked into the No. 5 seed in the... Read More

Kareem Hunt Removed From Final Injury Report

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) missed practice on Wednesday but was upgraded to a full session by Friday and is listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Whether Hunt actually plays on Sunday against the Bengals remains to be seen as the Browns already have... Read More

David Njoku Listed Without An Injury Designation Heading Into Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (rest/knee/illness) missed practice on Wednesday but got in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. The star tight end is listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns already have the No. 5 seed in the AFC locked up and are... Read More

Harrison Bryant Could See Increased Role In Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant could be in for a larger role in his team's Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Starter David Njoku (rest/knee/illness) missed practice on Wednesday but got in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. The star tight end is listed without an injury designation heading into Week 18 but... Read More

Jeff Driskel A Low-End QB2 In Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel was just signed to the active roster on Dec. 29 but will be starting against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 18 regular-season finale. Driskel will get the call with Cleveland already locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC and opting to rest several starters including Joe Flacco.... Read More

Panthers Defense Not A Strong Option In Week 18

The Carolina Panthers defense struggled in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, allowing 26 points while failing to force any turnovers. They will now head back home to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs are plenty motivated to win on Sunday as they can win the NFC... Read More

Tommy Tremble A Low-End TE2 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble caught one of three targets for six yards in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to bounce back in the regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have struggled to cover tight ends this season as they are allowing... Read More

D.J. Chark Jr. A Flex Option In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (foot) was targeted six times in Week 17 but he managed to catch just one ball for 18 yards. Chark was limited in practice with a foot injury on Wednesday but was able to practice fully on Thursday and Friday and is listed without an injury designation heading... Read More

Adam Thielen A High-End WR3 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught six passes for just 38 yards in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to finish off the season on a high note in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been a plus matchup for wide... Read More

Miles Sanders A Low-End Flex In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders gained just 10 yards on two carries in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. He will finish off a disappointing first season with the Panthers in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been excellent against the run this... Read More

Chuba Hubbard An RB2 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard ran for 45 yards on 11 carries in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to finish off the season on a high note in a home matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Buccaneers have been tough on running backs this... Read More