Chase McLaughlin - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will head on the road to kick against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. The veteran kicker has been very accurate in his first season with Cleveland, hitting 11 of 12 field goals and all 18 of his extra points. The Bengals are allowing the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Browns Plan To Release Odell Beckham Jr. On Friday

The Cleveland Browns currently plan to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, according to sources. The move is expected to be followed by a revised contract that reduces the Browns obligation to pay Beckham if he's not claimed on waivers and becomes eligible for the balance of his salary termination pay. He will […]

Jarvis Landry Back At Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) returned to the practice field on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Landry was limited in practice on Thursday, but barring any setbacks on Friday, we would expect him to suit up in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year-old had already basically been the team's top […]

Week 9 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 9 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" […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Excused From Practice Again

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was excused from practice again Thursday as the continued rift between he and the Browns gets sorted out. Beckham is reportedly open to returning to the facility if the team wants him back, but even if he does, it's highly unlikely he has any rest-of-season value with the […]

David Njoku - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has looked like one of the most dangerous pass-catchers on the roster this season, averaging an explosive 16.15 yards per reception. Njoku will head on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 as a 2.5-point underdog in a game with a 46.5-point over/under. Cincinnati has […]

Austin Hooper - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper has struggled to produce through much of the 2021 season. The veteran tight end will look to turn that around in Week 9's road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, although he draws a tough matchup as the Bengals are allowing the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing tight […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) returned to get in a limited practice on Wednesday after missing the previous two games with a groin injury suffered during warmups ahead of Week 7's contest. With Odell Beckham Jr.'s time in Cleveland appearing to be over, Peoples-Jones could be thrust into a starting role opposite Jarvis […]

Jarvis Landry - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 9. Landry missed Wednesday's practice with a knee issue but all signs indicate that he will be able to suit up against the Bengals come Sunday. The Browns offense is likely to be without wide receiver Odell Beckham […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson stayed active in the game plan in Week 8 despite the return of Nick Chubb. Even with Chubb back in the fold, Johnson operated as the pass-catching back in the Cleveland offense, playing 30.5% of the snaps and seeing five touches. It appears that Cleveland will continue to pull […]

Nick Chubb - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb practiced fully on Wednesday as he appears to be completely over the calf issue that cost him games in Weeks 6 and 7. After posting 61 scoreless yards in Week 8, Chubb will look to get back into the end zone in a Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will take on a familiar foe when he goes up against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 9. Mayfield will most likely be playing without Odell Beckham Jr., who is away from the team and may have played his last game in a Cleveland uniform after his father […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Returns To Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion after missing the team's last two games. It's good timing with Odell Beckham Jr. away from the team indefinitely, but Peoples-Jones still won't be a lock to return to action in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 22-year-old […]

Jarvis Landry Missing From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Landry continues to be bothered by a knee injury, but he played in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and missed only six offensive snaps on his way to hauling in five of 10 targets for 65 yards in Week […]

Browns, Odell Beckham Jr. Headed For A Divorce?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told his players that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is essentially not on the team right now and that he has been told to stay home. The two sides could reach some sort of financial resolution to end his time in Cleveland, but as of now, the Browns aren't […]

Early Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injury News: Taysom Hill, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr.

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. We just got through last week's games, but are back with our early Week 9 fantasy football rankings. The injury news and player updates are coming in quickly this week, so we are already starting up our rankings and analysis for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. As always, […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 9

We are almost halfway through the season and we all should have a good idea about whether our fantasy teams have what it takes to make a run for the playoffs. Those who are at the bottom of the standings will need to make up some ground as we get further into the season. Knowing […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 9

Week 8 is officially in the books. This week, the Ravens and Raiders are back in action, with the Lions, Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Washington Football Team on Bye. In this weekly column, we'll be looking at players whose arrow may be pointing up, and players whose arrow may be pointing down based on the previous […]

The Running Game Is Alive! NextGen Stats Analysis

We're officially past mid-season and if that doesn't make you sad enough, how about the fact that even the trade deadline has passed us now? Eh? Was that what ultimately broke your hopes of football staying on forever? Too bad. The good news, as always, is that a new week full of games is ahead. […]

The Cut List – Who To Drop for Week 9?

I feel the need to come clean on two players who have finally made my cut list – and one of them comes with an asterisk. I have been hesitant to include Odell Beckham Jr. or Allen Robinson on the Cut List despite their extremely poor play and I think I need to explain why. When […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Excused From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not practice on Wednesday due to a "team-related" decision, according to a source close to Beckham. ESPN's Josina Anderson is reporting that OBJ was ready to practice and the team told him that he was "excused" from attending. Beckham and the Browns appear to be at a […]

Browns Reportedly Discussed Trading Odell Beckham Jr. to Saints

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly was in discussions to be dealt to the New Orleans Saints just before Tuesday's trade deadline, per Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN. "Both teams couldn't agree on a deal, given how much OBJ is owed the rest of the year," said Martin. It was reported earlier that […]

Browns Have No Plans To Trade Odell Beckham Jr.

The Cleveland Browns have no plans to trade wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to Dianna Russini. Beckham has been used sparingly in the Cleveland offense this season, most recently catching just one pass for six yards in Week 8. According to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns need to […]

Surprise Fantasy Football Studs, Duds - Real or Mirage?

In Week 8 we witnessed a few unfamiliar names register QB1 performances. Mike White finished as QB-2 in his first career start, Justin Fields seemed to have turned a corner to finish as QB-5 and Geno Smith took advantage of a great matchup against a bad Jaguars defense to finish as QB-8. Josh Allen, Jimmy […]

Cleveland Eyes Further Involvement For Odell Beckham Jr.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. saw just one target during the team's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, prompting head coach Kevin Stefanski to say Monday that his offense needs to find a way to get Beckham the ball more consistently. "His effect on our offense is there, but I do need to […]

Jack Conklin Sustains Dislocated Elbow, Out Multiple Weeks

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) is set for a multi-game absence after having dislocated his elbow during Sunday's defeat to the Steelers. Conklin was named a First-team All-Pro selection last year, with his presence on the o-line further boosting the stock of running backs Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt (calf), and lately, D'Ernest Johnson. […]

Browns Defense Holds Pittsburgh To 15 Points

The Cleveland Browns defense turned in a solid effort in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Cleveland managed to sack Ben Roethlisberger twice in the loss but was unable to force any turnovers. The Browns got a sack apiece from Myles Garrett and Malik McDowell, with Garrett now sitting at 10.5 […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes One Field Goal In Week 8

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made his lone field-goal attempt in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. He also tacked on an extra point in the loss. McLaughlin has been a steady kicker for the Browns this season, making all but one of his 12 field goals. His production has been […]

David Njoku Goes For 39 Yards In Week 8

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught all three of his targets for 39 yards in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Njoku was quiet for most of the way before reeling in all three of his catches on Cleveland's second to last drive of the game. The veteran tight end […]

Austin Hooper Catches Four Passes In Week 8

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught four of six targets for 26 yards in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Hooper got off to a quick start, hauling in two balls on Cleveland's first drive of the game, but was mostly quiet the rest of the way. The veteran tight […]