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Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Seahawks. He went down with what was reported as a low-grade high-ankle sprain just last week. But Ford has evidently made a surprisingly quick recovery. It’s still safe to assume that he'll be at far less than 100% today, though. He’d be a risky fantasy start. See where Ford sits in the Week 8 RB Rankings.

ESPN's Adam Schefter hears that Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is not expected to land on IR. That move likely would have happened on Saturday if it was coming. The Browns "will continue to be cautious" with Watson, who's considered week-to-week, per Schefter. But a source tells him, "unlikely that it’s longer than two weeks" for Watson's return.

Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) "wants and intends" to play vs. the Seahawks today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "But Cleveland wants to see how he looks and feels in pre-game warmups before allowing it," Schefter adds. Ford returned to a limited practice on Friday after suffering what Schefter reported as a low-grade high-ankle sprain just last week. It's safe to assume that he'll be at less than 100% if he suits up. We'd try to avoid using Ford in Week 8 fantasy lineups. His presence would be a ding to RB Kareem Hunt's Week 8 outlook, although he'd still be in the RB3 mix. We won't get Cleveland's inactives until a little after 2:30 pm ET.

Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is not listed on the final Week 8 injury report. He got in just limited practices on Thursday and Friday but will play vs. the Seahawks this weekend.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Seahawks. A Monday MRI showed no new damage to Watson’s throwing shoulder, but he’s still experiencing pain and weakness. QB P.J. Walker gets another start this weekend.

Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Seahawks. He returned to practice on Friday after surprising the organization with how well he ran on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It sounds like there’s at least some chance that Ford plays on Sunday, although fantasy owners should still be planning to be without him at least for now. We’ll keep you updated. RB Kareem Hunt (thigh) is not listed on the final Week 8 injury report. We’d be on him leading Cleveland in carries vs. Seattle, even if Ford plays.

Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. He played a season-high 96% of Cleveland's offensive snaps last week and seemed to come out of the game fine. We're expecting him to play vs. the Seahawks on Sunday.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that QB P.J. Walker will start this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks. "I just feel like with what happened in the game, landing on his shoulder, there's residual swelling that's affecting his throwing," Stefanski said of QB Deshaun Watson. "I think it's the best thing for him to rest this week and focus on the rehab." Considering Watson was out for three weeks the first time he hurt his shoulder, it's certainly possible that he misses more than one game this time around. Expect another run-heavy game plan from Cleveland in Seattle this weekend.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that a Monday MRI showed "no additional damage" to Browns QB Deshaun Watson's throwing shoulder. Watson, though, is still experiencing pain and weakness in that shoulder and is working to regain his strength and velocity, per Pelissero. The Browns have labeled Watson day-to-day, but he seems to be in danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Seahawks.

Browns RB Jerome Ford is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a “low grade, high ankle” sprain, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's relatively good news, but Ford owners will be without him at least for Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. That'll leave Cleveland's backfield to RBs Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong. We'll see if Ford can make it back for Week 9.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said Monday that they'll take it "day-to-day" with QB Deshaun Watson's shoulder issue. Considering Watson missed two games with this injury the first time around, there's certainly a chance that he's unable to play vs. the Seahawks this weekend. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson said after Sunday's game vs. the Colts that the coaching staff decided to pull him because he was having trouble with his previously injured right shoulder. "I’m praying it’s not anything worse," Watson added. HC Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Watson remains the starter going forward. We'll see if the shoulder allows him to play vs. the Seahawks next weekend, but Watson owners should not be planning on using him in Week 8 lineups.

Bears RB D’Onta Foreman went off for 33 PPR points in Sunday’s win over Vegas. That’ll happen when you rack up three TDs – each from the five-yard line or closer. Darrynton Evans mixed in for 14 carries -- two fewer than Foreman – but only one surfaced at the goal line. We’ll see if Roschon Johnson (concussion) returns for Week 8 at the Chargers. Even if he does, Foreman’s played well enough to retain a backfield role in the short term.

Browns TE David Njoku drew a season-high 9 targets in Sunday's win over the Colts. He collected a team-high 5 receptions for 54 yards. That also marked a season high in yardage. Njoku has consistently run among the team leaders in routes, which leaves room for more similar performances. But we'll need to see more before counting on it. Njoku entered the day averaging 3.8 receptions per game through five outings.

Browns WR Amari Cooper caught just two of 8 targets in Sunday's win over the Colts, tallying a mere 22 yards. Losing QB Deshaun Watson early certainly didn't help, as P.J. Walker completed just 15 of his 32 pass attempts the rest of the way. Of course, Watson opened the game just 1 of 5 before going down. Unfortunately, we'll have to take games like this from Cooper at times. Watson should be available for Week 8 after clearing concussion testing during Sunday's game -- though it was curious that he never returned. A matchup with the Seahawks at least doesn't hold anything scary in coverage for Cooper. Elijah Moore posted a 4-59 receiving line on 7 targets.

Browns RB Jerome Ford ran for 74 yards and a TD on 11 carries before leaving Sunday's win over the Colts. Nearly all of that production came on his 69-yard TD run early in the first quarter. Ford added 2 receptions for 20 yards on 4 targets. We'll see about the outlook for his injured ankle.

Browns RB Jerome Ford suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Colts and is officially questionable to return. That leaves Cleveland's backfield to Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong. We'll update Ford's status when we know more.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson left Sunday's game vs. the Colts to be checked for a concussion. He was cleared -- but remains on the sidelines for now in favor of P.J. Walker. Watson went 1 of 5 for 5 yards and an INT before exiting. We'll keep you updated on the situation.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is active for today’s game vs. the Colts. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice, taking the first-team reps and reportedly throwing with good zip. There’s still elevated risk here as Watson returns from a throwing shoulder injury. But his return is good news for Cleveland’s offense.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is expected to play vs. the Colts on Sunday, barring a setback between now and then, according to NFL Network. Watson took first-team reps in Saturday's walkthrough after being a full participant in Friday's practice. Watson's return is good news for Cleveland's offense, but he's a risky Week 7 fantasy play coming off the throwing shoulder injury.