Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
AFC North | 5-12-0
Avg PTS
16.41
Rank: 31st
Avg Yds
282.41
Rank: 30th
Avg PYds
185.41
Rank: 30th
Avg RYds
97
Rank: 26th
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Posted 8/25/2026 9:20 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) returned to team activity today after missing two practices last week and being limited to individual work yesterday, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Huddle Up: Judkins is working his way back from a nagging injury but does not appear to be in danger of missing the start of the season. He'll be the Browns' bellcow after rushing for 827 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He's a solid fourth- or fifth-round pick in most fantasy formats this season.
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Posted 8/24/2026 6:37 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, on a limited basis.
Huddle Up: Judkins is working his way back from a nagging injury but does not appear to be in danger of missing the start of the season. He should see a good amount of carries each game and will likely be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/24/2026 3:15 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson was named the starting quarterback Monday, Aug. 24. QB Shedeur Sanders will be the backup.
Huddle Up: Watson's athleticism is what made him special, and after numerous injuries, he's a meager QB2 option in his age-31 season.
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Posted 8/23/2026 8:06 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, locked in a battle for the starting job, will both sit for the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: It's uncertain which player has won the starting job, although most believe Watson will be under center for Week 1. However, Sanders outplayed him badly in the preseason game Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. Whomever is named as the starter is nothing more than a low-end QB2 in most fantasy leagues, however.
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Posted 8/22/2026 9:31 pm GMT
Updating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol, according to Cleveland.com's Ashley Bastock on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Huddle Up: Bond is competing with several Browns wide receivers for playing time this season, but it's looking like Bond may be in line for a depth spot behind presumed starters Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston. Bond would have fantasy value if one or more of the receivers in front of him get hurt, but he's not recommended as somebody to draft in fantasy right now.
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Posted 8/22/2026 3:03 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will take over during the third quarter of the preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to play the entire first half.
Huddle Up: Saturday's preseason game could be a contributing factor in determining whether Watson or Sanders gets named as Cleveland's starting quarterback. That being said, neither player merits consideration as more than a low-end QB2 option in most fantasy leagues regardless of who wins the job.
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Posted 8/20/2026 9:08 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is dealing with a nagging injury, but head coach Todd Monken said the team is not worried about the injury.
Huddle Up: The Browns will likely be cautious with Judkins to make sure he will be ready for the start of the regular season. He will have a significant role in the Browns offense this season and will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/19/2026 6:09 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Judkins is dealing with an injury that may sideline him in the days ahead. He is set to receive a lot of touches this season as the starting running back and will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/16/2026 9:53 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to start and play the first half of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Todd Monken said.
Huddle Up: Sanders and Deshaun Watson are expected to rotate the first-team reps in practice, including joint practices with the Bills, during the week. Whomever wins the starting job is nothing more than a low-end QB2 in most fantasy leagues at this point.
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Posted 8/16/2026 8:32 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will split first-team reps this week in a rotation. Head coach Todd Monken said Sunday, Aug. 16 that Sanders will work with the first team Monday and Wednesday, with Watson doing so Tuesday and Thursday. That will also allow both players to get first-team reps in joint practices with the Buffalo Bills ahead of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
Huddle Up: Sanders and Watson continue their battle for the starting job in Cleveland. However, whomever ends up winning the job under center will simply be a low-end QB2 in most fantasy leagues. Neither is particularly attractive from a fantasy perspective at this juncture.
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Posted 8/16/2026 2:41 am GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders completed six of his 11 passes for 79 yards and an interception and rushed for three yards on two carries during the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
Huddle Up: Deshaun Watson drew the start and was efficient throwing the ball, but Sanders will reportedly have a chance to start the second preseason contest. The battle for the starting quarterback job looks set to continue further into the preseason, but even if Sanders ends up starting Week 1, it is hard to see him being more than a lower-end QB2.
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Posted 8/16/2026 2:40 am GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson completed 11 of his 15 passes for 126 yards and rushed three times for four yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
Huddle Up: Watson earned the start in Cleveland's preseason opener, but Shedeur Sanders is already expected to start the second preseason contest. The quarterback competition continues for now, but regardless of who is named the starter, they are going to be in the back half of the QB2 tier.
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Posted 8/16/2026 12:33 am GMT
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion caught three of his four targets for 27 yards and added a 14-yard rushing touchdown during the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
Huddle Up: Concepcion is pushing to earn a starting role, and the rookie certainly made a good impression in his first preseason action. He could prove to be an explosive weapon for a Cleveland offense that needs a source of big plays, and Concepcion is a solid investment as an upside WR5.
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Posted 8/16/2026 12:26 am GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy caught both of his targets for 18 yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15.
Huddle Up: After topping 1,200 receiving yards in 2024, Jeudy's number cratered last year. Quarterback play will ultimately determine his ceiling, and unfortunately for Jeudy, the quarterback situation in Cleveland is a major question mark. It is safest to target Jeudy as a WR4.
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Posted 8/16/2026 12:20 am GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins rushed four times for nine yards in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 15.
Huddle Up: An injury ended Judkins' rookie season early, but he managed a respectable 998 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns in 14 games. Judkins should see a majority of the touches on early downs and near the goal line in 2026, which positions him to be a low-end RB2 candidate.
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Posted 8/12/2026 9:59 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15. QB Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to start the second preseason game.
Huddle Up: There have been some reports that indicated that Watson may be in the lead for the job, but head coach Todd Monken is unlikely to make a decision in the near future. Both Watson and Sanders can be considered No. 2 fantasy quarterbacks.
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Posted 8/12/2026 5:46 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders will each start one of the next two preseason games, according to head coach Todd Monken. Monken said the starting quarterback will play the first half of the preseason game, while the other quarterback will play the third quarter of the game.
Huddle Up: It seems like Watson and Sanders will continue their competition throughout the preseason, so fantasy players should check for an announcement closer to the start of the regular season. Both Watson and Sanders can be considered No. 2 fantasy quarterbacks if they win the job.
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Posted 8/10/2026 5:12 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston will start working with the first-team offense during training camp, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Huddle Up: Boston has been producing during training camp and seems to have earned a bigger role in the passing game. He will probably see a few targets each game this season and could be a possible late round pick in some deeper leagues.
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Posted 8/07/2026 5:53 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion told reports he has an AC joint sprain in his shoulder from falling on it, but he is fine, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Huddle Up: Concepcion has been playing well in training camp, and there have been some talks that he could be the WR2 in Cleveland. If this injury doesn't affect him long-term, then he could be in play to be an interesting flex option in lineups in 2026.
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Posted 8/06/2026 1:33 am GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson "had his best day to date" at training camp on Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: It has reportedly been a slow start to camp for Watson, but he remains in the mix to open the season as the starting quarterback. Even if he under center in Week 1, Watson would be no more than a fringe QB2.
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Posted 8/05/2026 6:33 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) is participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Huddle Up: Concepcion injured his shoulder earlier this week but only needed a few days to recover. He will probably see a good amount of work as a slot receiver this season and could be a possible late round pick in some deeper leagues.
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Posted 8/03/2026 8:47 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) is expected to be fine after suffering a shoulder injury during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
Huddle Up: Concepcion could miss a few practices but seems to be dealing with a minor issue. He will probably be used as a slot receiver for the Browns during his rookie season and could be a late round pick in deeper leagues.
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Posted 8/03/2026 7:32 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) suffered an apparent shoulder injury during practice Monday, Aug. 3.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see how long Concepcion may be sidelined. He has a chance to earn a solid role in the passing game during his rookie season and could be a late round pick in some deeper leagues if healthy.
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Posted 7/31/2026 6:04 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins could play "all three downs" in 2026, according to running back coach Duce Staley.
Huddle Up: Judkins is coming off a knee injury that ended his 2025 season, but hearing this should be music to fantasy players' ears. Judkins projects as an RB2 with high upside, as well as a fun flex play.
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Posted 7/29/2026 9:33 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) said he did not participate in the offseason workouts because of groin surgery but has been cleared to participate in training camp.
Huddle Up: Fannin was a big part of the passing game last season as a rookie and should be a main option again this season. He has become one of the better tight ends in the league and will be a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 7/29/2026 8:18 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and QB Shedeur Sanders will share snaps with the first-team offense during training camp, according to head coach Todd Monken.
Huddle Up: Watson and Sanders are competing for the starting job, so both will see work with the first team to see if either stand out during practices. The Browns may wait until late in training camp to name a starting quarterback, but neither player is more than a No. 2 fantasy option at this time.
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Posted 7/24/2026 12:37 am GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (ankle, leg) will be a "full go" for the start of training camp, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Judkins was making progress throughout offseason activities, but it is reassuring to hear that he will be ready for the start of camp. He should handle a majority of the touches on early downs and around the goal line, putting Judkins firmly in the RB2 mix if he stays healthy.
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Posted 7/09/2026 6:12 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is "closing the gap" on QB Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback role.
Huddle Up: Sanders has been behind Watson for most of OTAs and minicamp, but with the moment building going into training camp, it makes things interesting. Neither is worth a fantasy investment until the offense shows it can support one from a fantasy perspective.
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