Browns TE David Njoku (hand, face) is expected to play against the 49ers today, ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms. Njoku played through his burn injuries back in Week 4, posting a season-best 6-46-0 line. It's QB P.J. Walker and the matchup that has Njoku sitting low in the Week 6 TE Rankings.
Browns Edge Myles Garrett looks ready to go for Sunday's game against the 49ers. He opened the week by sitting out Wednesday's practice with the foot issue that put him in a walking boot after the Week 4 loss to Baltimore. But Garrett returned to a limited practice Thursday and then went full on Friday. Cleveland left him off the final injury report.
Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot reports that Browns QB Deshaun Watson could miss "multiple more games" with his right rotator cuff contusion. Watson's injury is "more than just a run-of-the-mill bruise," Cabot adds. "It's a deep contusion that presents or functions more like a strain." Cabot said earlier this week that Watson's injury could take "up to six weeks to fully heal." He'll be three weeks removed from the injury on Sunday, so it seems possible that he could miss as many as three more games beyond this week. We'll keep you updated on his status.
Browns TE David Njoku (face, hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers. He was able to play through these burn injuries prior to Cleveland’s Week 5 bye, so he should play this weekend. But Njoku is not a recommended fantasy play in a bad matchup and with QB P.J. Walker under center.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the 49ers. "He's making progress," HC Stefanski said Friday. "He's getting better. He's very disappointed. He wants to play. He wants to be able to compete with his teammates, so he's just got to focus on getting better every day." We'll see if Watson can make it back for Week 7. QB P.J. Walker gets the start against San Francisco. You should try to avoid the Browns passing game in fantasy lineups.
CBS Sports' Josina Anderson is told that Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will not play vs. the 49ers on Sunday. He's about three weeks removed from a bruised rotator cuff that reportedly might take up to six weeks to fully heal. If Watson is indeed out this weekend, Cleveland will start QB P.J. Walker, who has seven career starts across the past three seasons. Walker sports a 57.5% completion rate, 6.4 yards per pass attempt, and five TDs vs. 11 INTs. A Walker-led passing game has very little chance against San Francisco.
Insider Mary Kay Cabot spoke to an orthopedic surgeon who said the bruised rotator cuff that Browns QB Deshaun Watson is currently dealing with generally takes 2-6 weeks to fully heal. Watson will be three weeks removed from the injury this Sunday. OC Alex Van Pelt said Thursday that Watson's status for this weekend's game is "up in the air." It sounds like there's at least a chance that he's sidelined beyond Week 6.
Browns TE David Njoku (face, hand) did not practice on Wednesday. He suffered burns prior to the Week 4 game vs. the Ravens but was able to play, so he should be available for Sunday's game vs. the 49ers.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. That’s a concern with Cleveland coming off the bye week. Watson seems genuinely iffy for this weekend’s game vs. the 49ers. HC Kevin Stefanski said that QB P.J. Walker will get the start in that one if Watson is out. A Walker-led offense would have very little chance to move the ball against San Francisco.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero calls Browns QB Deshaun Watson's status for Sunday's game vs. the 49ers "TBD." Pelissero adds that Watson is dealing with a rotator cuff contusion. We'll keep a close eye on his status throughout the week, but Watson shouldn't be in your fantasy plans this week with a bum shoulder in a brutal matchup. Cleveland will be in major trouble if forced to start QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson against San Francisco.
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski declined to commit to QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) playing vs. the 49ers this weekend. Stefanski labeled Watson "day-to-day," adding, "working hard, getting better." Not exactly what we wanted to hear with Cleveland coming off the bye week. Even if Watson ends up playing on Sunday, he won't be a recommended QB1 against San Francisco.
Browns Edge Myles Garrett had a walking boot on his left foot after hurting it in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He told reporters afterward that he'll be ready for the next game after the Week 5 bye. We'll certainly be watching to confirm that's true.
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said after Sunday's loss to the Ravens that he expects QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) back after the Week 5 bye. Stefanski said that Watson just didn't feel comfortable enough with that sore shoulder to play vs. Baltimore. That bye week is very well-timed. We'll keep tabs on Watson's status over the next couple of weeks.
Browns TE David Njoku hauled 6 of 7 targets for 46 yards in Week 4’s loss vs. the Ravens. WR Amari Cooper struggled to connect with rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and only caught one of his 6 targets for 16 yards. This was an ugly outing without Deshaun Watson under center. The team will look to regroup and get healthier before they play again in Week 6 after their bye week.
Browns RB Jerome Ford logged 9 carries for 26 yards in Week 4’s loss vs. the Ravens. It was a disappointing outing for the second-year back, but his 5 catches for 19 receiving yards helped boost him a little in half-PPR and full-PPR formats. Teammate Pierre Strong Jr. led the team with 49 rushing yards in the contest. The Browns’ offense struggled to get much going with rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. They’re set to go on bye and will hopefully have starting QB Deshaun Watson back in Week 6.
Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson struggled in his NFL debut, completing 19 of 36 passes for 121 yards and 3 INTs vs. the Ravens. The Browns and fantasy managers will hope that normal starter Deshaun Watson is able to make it back from his right shoulder injury after their bye week in Week 5.
Browns TE David Njoku (burns) is active for today’s game vs. the Ravens. Between the injuries to his arm and QB Deshaun Watson’s absence, Njoku is not a recommended fantasy play today.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is officially inactive for today’s game vs. the Ravens. That leaves fifth-round rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center for Cleveland. DTR was an inconsistent college passer but looked OK this preseason, completing 63.8% of his passes at 7.6 yards per attempt. We’d still consider him a significant downgrade from Watson, though, and expect a run-heavy game plan from the Browns today.
Multiple reports on Sunday morning have confirmed that Browns QB Deshaun Watson (right shoulder) will not play in Week 4 vs. the Ravens. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero tweeted that Watson's warm-ups "didn't go as hoped" in pregame. In Watson's absence, Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start at QB for the Browns. Thompson-Robinson appeared in a handful of preseason games this summer and performed well, showcasing his plus-rushing ability. We don't consider him a viable fantasy option outside of deep 2QB or superflex formats. Check out where he lands in our updated QB rankings.
Browns TE David Njoku is hoping to play against the Ravens today after suffering burns to his face and arm on Saturday, according to ESPN's Kimberly Martin. But the team first needs to see that Njoku can get his helmet on and play with it, Martin adds. We assume the injuries won't impact Njoku's play today if he's able to suit up. We'll get Cleveland's inactives around 11:30 am ET.
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