The Houston Texans defense is a strong option in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Houston is coming off a strong defensive performance last week, totaling seven sacks and one interception against the Tennessee Titans. Now, they'll face a Browns offense that continues to commit turnovers. In his three starts this season, Joe Flacco has thrown five interceptions (three of which came last week against the Chicago Bears). Flacco was also sacked four times in that contest. The Texans D/ST should...

The Cleveland Browns defense held the Chicago Bears to 17 points while picking up three sacks and forcing three turnovers in Week 15. They will now head on the road to face off against the Houston Texans in Week 16. Houston's offense has been excellent this season but they will be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion), which will leave starting duties to Case Keenum. Cleveland's defense has generally played better in home games but they remain a top-notch fantasy option against a...

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formatsPOSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5ANALYSIS:The Browns host the Bears today and will attempt to keep making their case for a playoff bid in the AFC. While Cleveland is just middle of the pack in points allowed to opponents this season (14th - 20.9 pts), they boast the top-rated overall DVOA defense, ranking first against the pass and third against the run.Defense is fired up. #Browns pic.twitter.com/gAQTlrIKp6 Camryn Justice (@camijustice) December 10, 2023The Bears have ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that running back Jerome Ford's X-rays on his injured hand/wrist came back negative on Monday. Ford finished the exciting 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with 12 rushing attempts for 51 yards and five catches on six targets for 31 yards. Most of his rushing production came on a 26-yard pickup in the second quarter, and the 24-year-old was splitting backfield work evenly with Kareem Hunt. As long as he stays active in the passing attack ...

The Cleveland Browns defense struggled in Week 13's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, allowing 36 points without recording any sacks or forced turnovers. They will head back home to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14. The Jaguars may be without starter Trevor Lawrence (ankle) who is listed as questionable after having his ankle injured in Week 13. Lawrence is being called a game-time decision ahead of the two teams' 1:00 PM EST start on Sunday, so this is a situation to monitor heading into...

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he believes that rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol and has one more box to check before being cleared. There has been no announcement yet on whether Joe Flacco will make a second straight start in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even if Thompson-Robinson gets the green light to be active this Sunday, it seems more likely that the Browns will give Flacco another ...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. With the Jaguars having played just two days ago, the team was likely cautious with the running back to start the week. Johnson will have two more chances to upgrade his practice status before Jacksonville takes on the Cleveland Browns in Week 14. The 27-year-old back remains a great handcuff to Travis Etienne but doesn't carry much fantasy value this weekend. He is likely only a flex ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team hasn't decided on their starting quarterback for Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "We will see how it goes this week," Stefanski said. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) missed the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he is returning to practice on Wednesday. Meanwhile, veteran Joe Flacco, who threw for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in his 2023 debut last Sunday, ...

Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) suffered an AC sprain in his right shoulder in the Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay, but the Rams doesn't expect the injury to impact Nacua's availability for a Week 14 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old also had to leave Sunday's game briefly due to cramping, but he finished out the 36-19 win and had four receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown to continue his ...

During their current five-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos defense/special teams has been a top-five fantasy unit, picking up nine sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, five interceptions and even a safety for good measure. They had the pleasure of facing a rookie quarterback in the Week 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns. They'll get another rookie signal-caller in Week 13 when they face the Houston Texans, but C.J. Stroud has been one of the most electrifying QBs in the NFL in his first season...