D'Ernest Johnson Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated running back D'Ernest Johnson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday and placed cornerback Denzel Ward on the list in a corresponding move. Ward will be out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, while Johnson will be available. How much work Johnson sees on Sunday will depend […]

Nick Chubb Will Play Against Bengals

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (chest, ribs) was limited in practice all week but was removed from the final injury report for Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Chubb curiously only had 12 carries, his fewest since Week 12, and ran for 58 yards against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 18 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 18 matchup analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. As some of you might know, I’m usually the Thursday Night Football guy, however, this week I am taking over for Frank Ammirante. That’s right, you don’t only get me for one matchup this week, you get me […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 18

Welcome to the first ever Week 18 edition of the WR/CB Matchup Chart.  Congratulations to everyone who won their league. If this series helped you this season, shout us out on Twitter @draft32teams. If you're reading this article to help you in a Week 18 final, consider changing your league settings so that your championship […]

Week 18 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

For many of you, the fantasy football season is over. I know the last few weeks made it particularly difficult, but I hope it ended on a high note for you. At the end of the day, we all started playing this game because it was fun, so even though the season can be tilting […]

Week 18 Kicker Streamers and Starts – 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Not too many leagues are still active in Week 18, but if this is your championship week, let's go out and win it! Congratulations on making it this far and now that we're entering the final week of the season, fantasy managers will need to pay attention to which teams may choose to sit their […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 18

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of capturing fantasy championships. Congratulations to all of you who were able to win your leagues in Week 17. If you are involved in a Week 18 matchup that will determine your league champion, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you […]

Questionable Tag For David Njoku In Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) is listed as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Njoku caught his fourth touchdown of the year on Monday night, but it came on four receptions for only 28 yards, and he's averaging a mere 2.3 receptions and […]

Kareem Hunt Questionable For Week 18

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Hunt was limited in practice all week, but he hasn't played since Week 14, so even if he does return to action to close out the year, he could have his […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 18 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 18, Rotoballers! It's the final week of the regular season, and we wrap it up with a 13-game slate in the main contest. The Cowboys, Eagles, Chiefs, and Broncos play on Saturday, while the Raiders and Chargers finish the year in […]

David Njoku Misses Another Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (shoulder) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Njoku should be considered very questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity on Friday in order to play. The 25-year-old caught […]

Week 18 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 18 of the 2020 NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. The "fantasy points allowed rank" […]

Week 18 Fantasy Football Rankings - Mike Evans, Sony Michel, Darren Waller, Justin Jefferson, D'Andre Swift, Amon-Ra St. Brown

It's Week 18 of the NFL season, and we are still here with you if your fantasy football league is still going. In this article below you see our team's early fantasy football rankings for Week 18. Make sure to check back all week long as these rankings get updated. As we've seen for most […]

Austin Hooper Has Six Dropped Passes This Year

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper has dropped six passes this year, which is tied for the most among tight ends, according to Pro Football Focus. Hooper has really struggled with quarterback Baker Mayfield, and he's dropped around 10% of his 61 targets. Hooper's 38 catches for 345 yards and three touchdowns are roughly half […]

Browns Looking To Upgrade Over Baker Mayfield?

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot says it's likely that the Cleveland Browns will decide to upgrade over quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason, even if the QB resolves his differences with head coach Kevin Stefanski. According to sources, Mayfield felt like Stefanski's play-calling didn't always put him in a position to succeed or play […]

Baker Mayfield To Have Surgery Jan. 19

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) will have surgery to fix the torn labrum in his left shoulder on Jan. 19 in Los Angeles, according to a source. With Mayfield shutting it down with one game remaining in the regular season and electing to undergo surgery as soon as possible, he will have plenty of […]

Kareem Hunt Limited In Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) put in a limited practice to start the week on Wednesday. Hunt has been out since Week 14, so it remains to be seen how much of a role he'll have in Cleveland's backfield in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The […]

The Running Game Is Alive - NextGen Stats Analysis

Most fantasy GMs are already celebrating or lamenting their success or failure at fantasy football for the 2021 season. With the average, now-usual 17-week leagues already over, there are folks out there (most probably you're one if you're reading this) still fighting for the chip in the mighty, unpredictable, crazy Week 18 slate of games […]

D'Ernest Johnson Goes On COVID-19 List

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after he tested positive for the virus. Johnson is vaccinated and will have a chance to clear the league's COVID protocols before the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 25-year-old looked fresh and was impressive […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Fantasy Football

Congratulations are in order for those of you who took home a championship in any of your leagues, especially this crazy NFL season. While winners have been decided in most leagues, we at RotoBaller realize that many others run until the final week of the season. If that's the case, you'll need more help than […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Play In Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) won't play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Tuesday. Mayfield will undergo surgery as soon as possible on his injured left shoulder. The 26-year-old has been playing hurt nearly all year after he suffered a labrum tear in […]

Nick Chubb Dealt With Rib Injury In Week 17 Loss

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said running back Nick Chubb (ribs) dealt with a rib injury in the first half and pushed through it. He rushed 12 times for 58 yards and didn't catch his only target in Monday night's 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old's rib injury is reportedly why the […]

Baker Mayfield Will Undergo Surgery, Undecided For Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder but is undecided if he will play in the regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. "I'm going to get my shoulder fixed," Mayfield said via the Associated Press. "I want to be able to come back next […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 18 Lightning Round

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to those of you who are still rocking with us ahead of the regular season's final week. Many leagues wrap up in Week 17 but we don't forget about you who soldier on into the crazy week that approaches! Let's finish strong and bring home the title with the waiver wire […]

Top Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18: Pat Freiermuth, Gerald Everett, Cameron Brate, Austin Hooper

If you are in one of the few fantasy football leagues that makes the final week of the NFL regular season part of its championship week, I have two words for you — good luck! A wise man once said, “Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy.” Well, neither is figuring out who to use in fantasy football during […]

Browns Defense Picks Up Two Sacks, One Interception

The Cleveland Browns defense was quiet in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. Cleveland managed just two sacks and forced one turnover, an interception to close out the first half. Both sacks came courtesy of Jadeveon Clowney, who also was hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for throwing Chase Claypool's shoe […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes Two Extra Points

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made both of his extra points in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The veteran kicker, who missed Week 16's game while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, was not asked to attempt a field goal in the loss. McLaughlin has struggled this season, hitting just 15 of […]

David Njoku Finds The End Zone In Week 17

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught all four of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. Njoku caught Cleveland's first touchdown of the evening, a three-yard grab in the third quarter. The veteran tight end has been up-and-down this season but he […]

Austin Hooper Struggles In Week 17

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper had a rough evening in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. Hooper caught just two of five targets, going for 28 receiving yards in the loss. It was a mistake-filled evening for the veteran tight end as he dropped two passes and committed a drive-killing […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Goes For 76 Yards

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones caught three of five targets for 76 yards in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17's Monday Night Football game. Peoples-Jones did what he does best in the loss, ripping off several chunk plays including a 39-yard reception that put Cleveland in position to score their […]