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Dylan Sampson a Waiver Target Who Could Soon Find a Role
Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (knee) returned to practice ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup with the Ravens, and while he was ultimately ruled out for what became an important divisional win, he is nearing a return from the knee injury that knocked him out of the season opener and landed him on Injured Reserve. Sampson was limited to only two special teams snaps in Week 1, but after catching 33 of 35 targets as a rookie in 2025, he is expected to reclaim the team's pass-catching role upon his return, making him an intriguing waiver target with matchup-dependent upside. Quinshon Judkins (ankle) missed Sunday's contest with an ankle injury, while fellow second-year player Raheim Sanders (hip) was recently placed on Injured Reserve with a hip injury. Splitting carries evenly, Jaleel McLaughlin was the team's more efficient runner in Week 6 while Audric Estime managed to find the end zone, but neither showed enough to keep Sampson from earning touches once made active.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaleel McLaughlin Offers Short-Term Waiver Wire Appeal
Cleveland Browns running back Jaleel McLaughlin is worth considering on the waiver wire following an expanded role in Sunday's win over Baltimore. With Quinshon Judkins (ankle) inactive and Dylan Sampson (knee) still sidelined, McLaughlin rushed nine times for 41 yards and caught four passes for 14 yards. He led Cleveland's backfield with a 61.9% snap share and ran 24 routes, creating some short-term fantasy appeal. McLaughlin is rostered in just 10% of leagues, but his Week 7 value against Tennessee will depend on the availability of Judkins and Sampson, who could both return.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Harold Fannin Jr. Turns in a Second Consecutive Bust Performance
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught one of his three targets for nine receiving yards during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland pulled off an upset win at home on Sunday, and while Fannin handled a very large snap share, his target volume wasn't quite as significant. The second-year tight end finished Week 6 with an 88.9% snap share, as opposed to a mere 10% target share. He has now been held to just one catch in back-to-back games, which doesn't inspire a ton of confidence for fantasy managers heading into Week 7. Time and time again, we've seen Fannin show that he has TE1-caliber talent, but we wouldn't blame managers who consider benching him next week despite a favorable matchup against the 1-5 Tennessee Titans.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Denzel Boston a Bust for the First Time in Rookie Season
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston caught just one of his five targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Baltimore Ravens. While Cleveland pulled off the upset victory at home, Boston was disappointing as he turned in the worst fantasy performance of his young career. This was the 22-year-old's first game with fewer than 8.0 PPR points, as well as just his second game with fewer than 12.5 PPR points. Prior to this week, Boston's name was gaining traction in Offensive Rookie of the Year conversations. Sunday's "bust" performance won't eliminate him from consideration for the award, but it definitely represents a stain on his season stat line. He'll look to bounce back in a much more favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Quinshon Judkins Will Not Play in Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be out on Sunday for the team's Week 6 contest against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens after testing his ankle during a pre-game workout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Judkins looked to have some discomfort when starting and stopping during pre-game warmups, so he will not be active this weekend. With Raheim Sanders (hip) going on Injured Reserve this week and Dylan Sampson (knee) not ready to come off IR, Cleveland's backfield is going to be very short-handed against Baltimore and will lean on some combination of Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime. Judkins' next chance to return to the field will be for the team's Week 7 matchup next Sunday, Oct. 25, against the Tennessee Titans on the road. He has RB2 fantasy value when healthy because of his lead-back role with the Browns, but the 22-year-old second-year back from Ohio State has underwhelmed so far on the ground while averaging just 3.0 yards per carry for 221 yards and one touchdown in his five games played.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Quinshon Judkins a True Game-Time Decision for Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) remains listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The team will determine Judkins' status after he goes through pregame warmups, which means that fantasy managers should get a definitive answer on his availability by 11:30 a.m. EDT. The Ohio State product has consistently produced as an RB3/flex option this year, posting between 7.0 and 10.0 PPR points in four of his five games so far. He has carved out a sizable role as a receiver, but he has been quite inefficient on the ground while handling a reduced touchdown share relative to his rookie campaign last year. If Judkins plays this week, he'd rank as a low-end RB2 or high-end RB3, depending on league size.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Jaleel McLaughlin Faces Uncertain Week 6 Workload
Cleveland Browns running back Jaleel McLaughlin could see his biggest workload of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, although much depends on Quinshon Judkins (ankle). Cleveland's starter is questionable after missing two practices before returning in a limited capacity Friday. With Raheim Sanders (hip) on injured reserve and Dylan Sampson (knee) ruled out, McLaughlin and recently signed Audric Estime would be the primary candidates for additional carries if Judkins sits. McLaughlin has barely played an offensive role this season, totaling just two carries for 31 yards and a touchdown, with 28 of those yards coming on one scoring run against Pittsburgh in Week 4. He failed to record a touch against the Jets last week. Estime could factor into early-down and goal-line situations, making a potential committee difficult to project. Baltimore has allowed just 419 rushing yards to opposing running backs through five games. Even if Judkins is inactive, McLaughlin remains a risky emergency flex option in deeper leagues, with too much uncertainty surrounding his workload to trust him in most starting lineups.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Shedeur Sanders Unlikely to Be Traded Despite Hiring Agent
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is unlikely to be moved before the November 10 trade deadline despite recently hiring his first agent, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. Sanders signed with Adie von Gontard of Young Money APAA Sports after previously representing himself, raising questions about his future in Cleveland. However, Jones reports that general manager Andrew Berry remains fond of the 2025 fifth-round pick and would be reluctant to trade him. Sanders has barely seen the field this season behind Deshaun Watson after completing 56.6% of his passes for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions across eight games as a rookie. His contract runs through 2028, giving Cleveland an inexpensive option to develop while Watson's long-term future remains uncertain. Sanders has no immediate redraft appeal, but his age and contract situation make him worth holding in deeper dynasty superflex leagues.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
Andre Szmyt Is Dependable Kicker Option In Week 6
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt looks like a solid fantasy option in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. Szmyt is a perfect 10-for-10 on field goals this season and has made at least two field goals in each game since the team's Week 1 opener against Jacksonville. Szmyt is coming off his first missed extra point of the season in Week 5's loss to the New York Jets, but he has been mostly reliable with a 7-for-8 mark on extra points this season. The second-year kicker out of Syracuse has also shown he can kick from long distance, with a 2-for-2 mark on 50+ yard kicks and a season-long 56-yard field goal. With a perfect mark on field goals this year, Szmyt is a bit of a sleeper option at the kicker position and has a pretty good matchup with a home game in Week 6.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Harold Fannin Jr. Looks For Rebound Effort In Week 6
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. was used sparingly in the team's Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, with just one catch for four receiving yards on four targets. That game broke a streak of two consecutive games in which Fannin Jr. found the end zone, including a two-touchdown effort at home against Carolina. The tight end out of Bowling Green has had two of his more productive games of the season in the team's two home games this year, scoring at least one touchdown in each of the two games. The Ravens' pass defense has allowed just five passing touchdowns this season and scoring a touchdown is a big part of Fannin Jr.'s fantasy appeal each game. So far this season, Fannin Jr. has recorded 18 catches for 157 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. His 8.7 yards per reception is a pretty good mark for a tight end. Fannin Jr. is a bit hard to predict this season as he hasn't shown a lot of consistency. Against a fairly solid Baltimore pass defense, he could struggle as he tries to bounce back from his Week 5 dud.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
KC Concepcion Jr. Not A Dependable WR In Week 6
Cleveland Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. has yet to find the end zone this season, and that should continue to be the case in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defensive back duo of Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins should limit Concepcion to minimal production in this contest. Concepcion, the rookie out of Texas A&M, was knocked out of the Week 5 game against the New York Jets with a head injury after recording just one catch for five yards. He has been cleared, however, to return to action in Week 6. On the season, Concepcion has 18 catches for 149 receiving yards, which is good for 8.3 yards per reception. He has been used mostly on underneath and short routes which has limited his upside. The Ravens pass defense has limited the opposition to just five receiving touchdowns this year. Fellow rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has clearly emerged as the downfield target of Deshaun Watson, and Concepcion will continue to be used sparingly as he looks for a breakout game in his rookie season.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Denzel Boston Emerging as Weekly Option In Week 6
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston is emerging as a solid big-play receiver in his rookie year, and that should continue in Week 6 against the Ravens. Boston has 16 catches for 330 receiving yards (20.6 yards per catch) and three receiving touchdowns so far this season. Boston caught a touchdown pass last week against the New York Jets and will look to build off his good performance. The rookie from Washington will face the defensive back duo of Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins, which will be a tough matchup, but Boston has become a reliable downfield threat and only needs a few chances to make a fantasy impact. Boston has seen a season-high seven targets in each of the past two games, suggesting he is continuing to take a step forward. Look for Boston to make the most of his opportunities again in Week 6 and deliver a solid fantasy line and provide viable FLEX upside.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Quinshon Judkins Looks To Play Through Injury Against Ravens
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for the team's Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens with an ankle injury. Judkins missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday before receiving the questionable designation. The Ravens are 12th in the NFL in run defense, allowing 102.0 rush yards per game and have given up six rushing touchdowns this season. If Judkins is good to go, he will have a tough matchup against a solid Baltimore rush defense and is off to a bit of a slow start to the season through five games. The Ohio State product has run 73 times for 221 yards and one rushing touchdown. Judkins will look to get going as his 3.0 yards per rush attempt this season has not been overwhelming. Browns backup running back Dylan Sampson has been ruled out for Week 6, and the Browns signed Audric Estime as a precaution in case Judkins is unable to suit up. Estime should also see some carries even if Judkins is healthy enough to play.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Deshaun Watson A Mid-Tier Starting QB For Week 6
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson returns home for a Week 6 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens after losing a road contest to the New York Jets last week. Watson was inaccurate overall against the Jets in Week 5, completing 15-of-33 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown pass to wide receiver Denzel Boston. Watson will look to build on and improve his performance from last week back at home against the Ravens. The Ravens' pass defense ranks 18th in the NFL with 223.6 passing yards allowed per game and has allowed just five passing touchdowns this season. Watson has struggled to put up QB1 numbers this season and has a completion rate of 64.2 percent this year with 1,010 passing yards and seven passing touchdowns. Watson could have trouble finding the end zone against Baltimore who has allowed just one passing touchdown per game so far this season. But Watson has at least one passing touchdown in each of his two previous home games this season. Expect another mid-tier performance from Watson as the Browns are back in Cleveland.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Harold Fannin Jr. has Been Inconsistent to Start Sophomore Season
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2025 with 72 receptions on 107 targets for 731 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games played, but so far in 2026, he has been hit or miss as a TE1 in fantasy. The 22-year-old former third-rounder from Bowling Green has 18 catches on his 27 targets for 157 yards and three touchdowns in his first five games. Fannin had three touchdowns in Weeks 3 and 4 before falling flat in Sunday's Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, when he caught just one of his four targets for a four-yard gain. The Browns were dealing with rainy conditions all day in New York last weekend, though, so the young tight end will be looking to bounce back in a divisional matchup this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. Fannin is on the TE1/2 borderline going into Week 6, with more volatility now that we know that both rookie receivers KC Concepcion Jr. and Denzel Boston will be active after being on the injury report this week. His touchdowns have been nice, but he has only two games over 50 receiving yards so far in 2026.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
