The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 3)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 3

I have already written A.J. Green an apology letter. After noting that I would "hesitantly" put the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver in the must-start category for last week's Thursday Night Football Matchups column due to the Baltimore Ravens' history of finding ways to keep him in check, he subtly responded by catching three touchdown passes […]

Zane Gonzalez Dealt With Groin Injury

Former Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez (groin) had been kicking with a groin injury that required an MRI exam on Monday, according to a source. The Browns wound up releasing Gonzalez and signing Greg Joseph on Monday. The groin issue might help explain why Gonzalez missed two field goals and two extra points in the […]

Jarvis Landry, Seth DeValve On Injury Report

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) and tight end Seth DeValve (hamstring) were on the injury report for Week 3 on Monday. DeValve didn't practice, while Landry was limited. The Browns didn't actually conduct a practice, so the report was an estimation. Landry's knee issue isn't believed to be serious and shouldn't keep him […]

Browns Sign Rod Streater

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent wide receiver Rod Streater on Monday. The sixth-year pro didn't play at all last season but had 18 catches for 191 yards and two touchdowns in 2016 with the 49ers. He'll provide depth behind Jarvis Landry, rookie Antonio Callaway and Rashard Higgins after the team traded Josh Gordon to the […]

Patriots Officially Trade For Josh Gordon

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Josh Gordon from the Cleveland Browns on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, according to sources. If Gordon isn't active for 10 games, the Patriots will receive a late-round pick from the Browns. While Gordon is still an off-the-field risk, his upside is deniable, and his fantasy […]

Patriots Close To Landing Josh Gordon

The New England Patriots are getting close to trading for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, according to a source. Gordon wore out his welcome in Cleveland and was believed to be on the verge of relapse from drug and alcohol problems last Saturday before the team decided to trade or release him. However, when […]

Zane Gonzalez Released By Browns

Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez was released on Monday after he missed two field goals and two extra points in the 21-18 loss to the Saints in Week 2. Gonzalez was 2-for-5 on field goals through two weeks. That just isn't going to cut it in the NFL. The Browns will role with undrafted Greg […]

Browns Signing Greg Joseph

The Cleveland Browns are signing undrafted free-agent kicker Greg Joseph after a workout on Monday, according to a source. Joseph will replace Zane Gonzalez after he missed two field goals, including a potential game-tying kick, and two extra points in Week 2. Joseph can be ignored in all fantasy formats.

Browns Working Out Kickers Monday

The Cleveland Browns are working out kickers on Monday, including free agents Blair Walsh and Cairo Santos, according to sources. This comes after Browns current kicker Zane Gonzalez missed two field goals and two extra points in the Week 2 loss to the Saints. His missed 52-yard attempt with less than 10 seconds in the […]

Antonio Callaway (WR, CLE) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Goodbye Josh Gordon and hello Antonio Callaway. I have been touting Callaway since before the combine. The talent was there, and in my opinion, he was the second most talented wide receiver in this draft behind only D.J. Moore. It was his off-field issues […]

Tyrod Taylor (QB, CLE) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor did not have a stellar performance in Week 2 (246 passing yards one TD, one INT), but he outproduced other QBs outside the top-14 like Alex Smith, Case Keenum and Derek Carr. If you stream the QB position, at least you know […]

Josh Gordon Likely To Be Traded Monday

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted that he expects the Cleveland Browns to trade wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday before 4:00 PM EST. Rapoport went on to state that the "trade compensation should be legit." Cleveland general manager John Dorsey made headlines on Saturday evening when he released a statement that the team was planning […]

Zane Gonzalez Disappoints In Week 2

Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez disappointed many fans when he missed a potential game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. He went and outdid himself in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, missing two of four field goals and both of his extra point chances. Gonzalez's second missed field goal would […]

David Njoku Gains Just 20 Yards In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a disappointing four catches for 20 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Njoku tied for the team lead with seven targets but he was unable to get much going in the game. The second-year tight end has struggled in […]

Rashard Higgins Catches Five Balls In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins caught five of his seven targets for 47 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Higgins' seven targets tied for the team lead as he saw an increased role with Josh Gordon sidelined by a hamstring issue. The Browns have already stated […]

Antonio Callaway Rips Off 47-Yard Score Against Saints

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught three passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Callaway made the play of the game when he hauled in a 47-yard bomb from quarterback Tyrod Taylor with just 1:16 left on the clock. It was […]

Jarvis Landry Goes For 69 Yards In Week 2 Loss

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry caught five passes for 69 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. The veteran receiver tied for the team lead with seven targets in the outing. Landry was having a quiet day before he ripped off a 25-yard reception on the Browns' […]

Nick Chubb Sees Just Two Carries In Week 2 Loss

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb saw just two carries in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Chubb made the most of his looks, turning those two touches into 14 yards. The rookie running back is firmly behind starter Carlos Hyde on the depth chart and it doesn't appear […]

Duke Johnson Sees Just Five Touches Against Saints

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson turned in another slow day at the office in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Johnson carried the ball just three times for three yards and added two catches for seven yards in the game. That gives Johnson just 11 touches through the first two games of the […]

Carlos Hyde Salvages Afternoon With Short TD

Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde struggled on the ground against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, gaining just 43 yards on 16 carries. Hyde only caught one pass for seven yards but he was able to salvage his day with a one-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The touchdown gives Hyde a score […]

Tyrod Taylor Passes For 246 Yards In Week 2 Loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 22 of his 30 passes for 246 yards in his team's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Taylor also added a touchdown, an interception, and four rushes for 26 yards in the contest. Taylor didn't set the stat sheet on fire but he did enough […]

Antonio Callaway Set To Start

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway is set to start in Week 2 against the Saints with the team looking to trade or release Josh Gordon (hamstring), who is inactive. Callaway's fantasy stock is obviously on the rise now that Gordon is out of the picture. He had no catches in the season opener, […]

Browns Not Certain Dez Bryant Wants To Play

The Cleveland Browns said free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's name hasn't "come up around the building lately," and the team is not sure that he wants to play football, according to a team source. Bryant's name will surely come up again now that the team is trading or releasing receiver Josh Gordon, but Bryant still […]

Browns Hope To Trade Josh Gordon

The Cleveland Browns are hoping to trade embattled wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) after he showed up late to the facility on Saturday and was "not himself," according to league sources. If they can't trade him they will release him Monday morning. Gordon also complained of a pulled hamstring on Saturday. There were concerns that […]

Updated Week 2 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 2 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 2 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Marlon Mack, DeSean Jackson, Jermaine Kearse are all active Antonio Callaway is starting today Devante Parker, Ronald Jones are inactive Josh Gordon is out, and is expected to be released/traded […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 2): Targets and Avoids

What an exciting Week 1 - one of my favorite opening weeks in recent memory. We got to see a rare tie, a seven hour game, a shootout, and some good defensive battles. Even crazier, more than half of survivor pools are already eliminated after the Saints and Lions lost. Week 1 also leads to […]

Week 2 Matchups - Fantasy Football Game Breakdowns

Welcome to our Week 2 matchups analysis and starts/sits column for fantasy football. We'll be covering every matchup from every Sunday game to help you make the best decisions for your fantasy lineups. We'll also be updating this as injury reports come in so check back often. Getting off to a good start is imperative in the […]

Week 2 Rankings Analysis - Nick Mariano vs. ECR

Welcome, one and all, to the weekly piece that puts my rankings under the microscope and gives me a chance to explain myself against the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) found on FantasyPros. I did decently in Week 1, scoring 29th out of ~130 experts, but if I'm going to beat my 9th place finish from […]

Week 2 Lineup Questions - Fantasy Football Pop Quiz

I tend to abide by a pretty simple rule when it comes to drafting players; unless something is unexpectedly wrong with them, I don't make a lot of shifts between Weeks 1 and 2 (or through Week 3, for that matter.) If you drafted Mike Williams and he didn't get as much target share as […]