December 26, 2025

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 that Fannin Jr. will "do everything he can to be out there" on Sunday. In Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, Fannin Jr. brought in four of his six targets for 34 yards, setting a franchise record for most receptions by a rookie in a season, and scored two total touchdowns, one from an inside handoff after lining up as a fullback. The versatile tight end has been targeted on 24.8% of his routes this season, the highest rate among tight ends with at least 200 routes, according to Next Gen Stats. Fannin Jr. has a great matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in Week 17, which has allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends this season. With tight end David Njoku (knee) out again this week and rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) on IR, the Browns' offense is likely to rely on the rookie out of Bowling Green against their AFC North rival. Fantasy managers may not know Fannin Jr.'s availability until Sunday, but he is a must-start tight end in Week 17 if he plays.--Matt McCauley
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