Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

After six weeks of the regular season, some of you have embraced the numbers that have been assembled by the running backs that are contained on your rosters. Unfortunately, an increasing number of you have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection of unexpected developments. The reemergence of bye weeks […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

Another week of NFL action is behind us. Are there any players left on the waiver wire wasteland? Let's find out. Below, you'll find some wideouts that you should be targeting on the waiver wire ahead of Week 7. Not all options are the same. Some players may be better in PPR or deeper leagues, […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round

Week 6 brought more action to our screens as the bye weeks start to announce their presence. Injuries rest for no one, which underscores the importance of having depth and making the right waiver moves. And that means it's time for the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 7. This column is published early every […]

D'Ernest Johnson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kareem Hunt's calf injury is expected to sideline him for a few weeks and an IR stint seems inevitable. Unless Nick Chubb has an impressively fast recovery time before Thursday night, it will be Johnson as the featured back in what was once the […]

Jaylen Waddle (WR, MIA) - Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 65% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Waddle had his breakout. With Tua Tagovailoa back under center, the rookie wideout was targeted 13 times, catching 10 passes for 70 yards and a pair of scores. Both touchdowns came in the red zone too, which is some encouraging usage. He's got a chance […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Dealing With Grade 3 AC Joint Sprain

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is reportedly dealing with a Grade 3 AC joint sprain, according to a league source. Beckham is still trying to do everything in his power to be a game-time decision on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos and play in Week 7. Even if OBJ does tough […]

Baker Mayfield Ruled Out, Case Keenum To Start Thursday

The Cleveland Browns have announced that quarterback Case Keenum will start Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. Browns starting QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) was adamant about playing with a torn labrum in his shoulder but is expected to be ruled out ahead of Thursday's game. Cleveland hasn't decided Mayfield's status beyond Week 7, but the […]

Baker Mayfield "Intent" On Playing Thursday Night

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is "intent" on playing Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos with a "completely torn labrum" in his left shoulder. He was limited in Tuesday's practice and is expected to play Thursday. The former No.1 overall pick aggravated his shoulder injury in a Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Browns Defense A Top-10 Option In Week 7

The Cleveland Browns defense draws a plus matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 7's Thursday Night Football game. The Broncos have been generous to fantasy defenses this season, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game. Cleveland will be without standout rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) but they should still manage to post a useful […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will take on the Denver Broncos at home in Week 7's Thursday Night Football contest. McLaughlin is enjoying a strong season as Cleveland's kicker, hitting all nine of his field goals and going 15-for-15 on his extra points. The Broncos represent a difficult matchup for fantasy kickers as they are […]

David Njoku Limited In Tuesday's Practice

Cleveland Browns' tight end David Njoku (knee) was limited in Tuesday's practice. The 25-year-old finished with just one catch in Week 6's loss to the Arizona Cardinals. His reps in practice have been limited due to a knee issue, but the Miami product is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. […]

Austin Hooper - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper is struggling through a disappointing season, having caught just two passes total over his past three games. To make matters worse, he can't even be considered the top tight end in Cleveland after David Njoku's breakout performance two weeks ago. Njoku has out-targeted Hooper 17 to eight over the […]

David Njoku - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku broke out for 149 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 but he could not keep it going in Week 6, finishing with just one catch in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Njoku will now take on the Denver Broncos in Week 7's Thursday Night Football contest. The […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones enjoyed a breakout performance in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, catching four passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Peoples-Jones has been trending up of late, posting nine catches for 171 yards over his past two games. The second-year wideout will look to keep it going in Week […]

Demetric Felton - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton could be in line for an expanded role in Week 7's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Denver Broncos. Both Nick Chubb (calf) and Kareem Hunt (calf) will not play against Denver, leaving D'Ernest Johnson and Felton as the next men up in the Cleveland backfield. Johnson is expected […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson is rumored to get the start in Week 7's Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos with both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt ruled out. Denver has been tough on opposing running backs this season, allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to the position through the first […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Misses Another Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) missed another practice on Tuesday. His DNP designation on Monday came on the estimated practice report, but he actually missed practice on Tuesday. Beckham is looking truly questionable after missing some game time in the Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. It could be a death […]

D'Ernest Johnson To Start Thursday?

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson said that he's excited to get the start on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos with both Nick Chubb (calf) and Kareem Hunt (calf) out. Johnson will be a popular waiver-wire target this week with Chubb set to miss his second straight game and Hunt on Injured Reserve. He […]

Baker Mayfield To Be Limited Tuesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) will be limited in practice on Tuesday. Mayfield aggravated his left shoulder injury in the Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but he said he expects to play on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. It's not believed that he'll need surgery […]

Video: Waiver Wire Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Week 7

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some wide receivers to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure to also […]

Nick Chubb Ruled Out For Thursday Night

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (calf) has officially been ruled out for Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. It will be Chubb's second straight missed game, but there's a chance he can return in Week 8 with extra time to rest up. With Kareem Hunt (calf) expected to […]

Kareem Hunt Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns officially placed running back Kareem Hunt (calf) and rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, sidelining both players for at least three games. Hunt's timetable is expected to be four to six weeks, so he could wind up missing more than just three games after injuring his calf in […]

Baker Mayfield Expects To Play Thursday

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) said he expects to play on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. "It's my decision. I get to say whether I play or not and that's just how it is," Mayfield said. Mayfield aggravated his left shoulder injury in the Week 6 blowout loss to […]

Baker Mayfield's Week 7 Status Uncertain

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) will get a second opinion on his shoulder injury that he aggravated on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. His injury is not feared to be season-ending, nor will it require surgery right away. His status for Thursday night against the Denver Broncos will depend on the results of MRI […]

Nick Chubb Reportedly Unlikely To Play Thursday Night

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (calf) reportedly is unlikely to play in Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN, Chubb is doubtful to play Thursday night. Earlier, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski did not "rule out" Chubb from playing on Monday, but Cleveland will be careful with their star […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Do I believe Donovan Peoples-Jones is a bonafide WR1 as he showed this past Sunday when he put up a magnificent 26.1 PPR score? No. Not at all. But I don't need to tell you that because you just can look […]

Nick Chubb, Odell Beckham Jr. Pick Up DNP Tags

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (calf) and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) were listed as out on Monday's estimated practice report. Chubb missed the Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and is up in the air to play Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. The Browns aren't ruling Chubb out yet, but […]

Baker Mayfield Will Get A Second Opinion On Ailing Shoulder

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) will get a second opinion on the MRI results of his ailing left shoulder later this week. The MRI results will determine if Case Keenum or Mayfield will draw the start in Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos. The former No. 1 overall pick was listed as a non-participant […]

Video: Waiver Wire Running Backs - Fantasy Football Week 7

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2021 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football season by breaking down the waiver wire for each position. Today he takes a look at some running backs to consider adding off the waiver wire. Be sure to also […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Dealing With High Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (ankle) is dealing with a high ankle sprain that will likely keep him out anywhere from four to six weeks. Owusu-Koramoah was also sent to the hospital with a throat contusion after the Week 5 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but his ankle injury is obviously much more […]