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Earns 14 targets Njoku recorded 10 receptions on 14 targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals.

Impact The Browns had three different quarterbacks in the game, but that didn't stop Njoku from drawing the second-most targets in a game for his career. The efficiency on that opportunity was understandably lacking, but Njoku did manage receptions of 15 and 13 yards while also finding the end zone on an eight-yard catch late in the game. He had been unproductive with Deshaun Watson (Achilles) under center, so Njoku could see a boost in his production moving forward -- particularly after the departure of Amari Cooper.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as emergency QB Winston entered Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals as the emergency quarterback after Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) were removed. Winston complet...

Impact Inactive to start the day, Winston entered late in the fourth quarter and engineered a touchdown drive on the Browns' final possession of the game. Watson's injury is feared to be season-ending, and Thompson-Robinson will be evaluated throughout the practice week leading up to Week 8 against the Ravens. Pending Thompson-Robinson's ability to grip and throw the football, Winston could be the starter next Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Inactive to start the day, Winston entered late in the fourth quarter and engineered a touchdown drive on the Browns' final possession. Watson's injury is feared to be season-ending, and Thompson-Robinson will be evaluated throughout the practice week leading up to Week 8 against the Ravens. Pending Thompson-Robinson's ability to grip and throw the football, Winston could be the starter next Sunday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in return Chubb rushed the ball 11 times for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals. He added one receptions on three targets for 10 yards.

Impact Chubb dominated touches out of the Browns' backfield in his first game in over in a year, as no other running back had more than three carries. While he wasn't particularly efficient, he did manage to plow into the end zone for a one-yard score late in the second quarter. Chubb's usage was promising given the long layoff, though Cleveland's offensive efficiency is in question moving forward with uncertain quarterback play.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in return Chubb rushed the ball 11 times for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals. He added one reception (on three targets) for 10 yards.

Impact Chubb dominated touches out of the Browns backfield in his first game in over in a year, as no other running back had more than three carries. While he wasn't particularly efficient, he did manage to plow into the end zone for a one-yard score late in the second quarter. Chubb's usage was promising given the long layoff, though Cleveland's offensive efficiency is in question moving forward with uncertain quarterback play.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finger injury not thought to be serious The finger injury Thompson-Robinson suffered Sunday against the Bengals is not believed to be major, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact That said, Rapoport notes that how Thompson-Robinson's finger responds to treatment and how he can grip a football will determine his availability for next weekend's game against the Ravens. With fears that Deshaun Watson has suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, Thompson-Robinson, if available, and Jameis Winston are candidates to handle the Browns' QB duties going forward.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Could be done for season Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski noted after Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals that Watson is believed to have suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but will undergo testing...

Impact With Watson facing the possibility of an extended absence and Dorian Thompson-Robinson dealing with a finger injury, Jameis Winston is currently the healthiest Browns' QB ahead of next Sunday's game against the Ravens. In any case, look for added context regarding Watson's injury to arrive no later than Monday, but based on the initial diagnosis, he appears headed for IR in the coming days.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson to Achilles tendon injury as they fall 21-14 to the Bengals

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles tendon injury that is likely season-ending in the first half of Cleveland’s 21-14 loss to Cincinnati

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits Sunday's game Thompson-Robinson exited Sunday's game against the Bengals after sustaining a finger injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Deshaun Watson having previously been ruled out of the contest after suffering a potentially serious Achilles injury, Thompson-Robinson has now given way to Jameis Winston, who was the Browns' emergency third QB on Sunday. Given Watson's situation, and now Thompson-Robinson's finger issue, Cleveland's signal-caller situation will be worth closely monitoring ahead of next weekend's game against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains Achilles injury Sunday Watson won't return to Sunday's game against the Bengals after suffering an Achilles injury.

Impact Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, it is feared that Watson suffered a torn Achilles, and if that's the case the QB would face an extended absence. With Jameis Winston serving as the Browns' emergency third QB on Sunday, Dorian Thompson-Robinson has taken over for Watson versus Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off the field Sunday Watson was carted off the field during Sunday's game against the Bengals, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, after suffering what may be an Achilles' injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cle...

Impact Prior to his exit from game, Watson completed 15 of 17 passing attempts for 128 yards and carried twice for one yard. With Jameis Winston having been made the Browns' emergency third QB on Sunday, Dorian Thompson-Robinson has replaced Watson.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Chubb scores TD for Browns in return after serious knee injury ended his 2023 season

Nick Chubb made it all the way back, like he promised

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

100-yard return! Charlie Jones burns Browns on opening kickoff return

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Browns get center back Pocic (knee) is active Week 7 against the Bengals.

Impact Pocic sat out Week 6 with the knee injury, but after finishing the week with a pair of limited practices, he'll officially gain clearance to resume his role as the starting center. His return bolsters the Cleveland offense line with Nick Chubb (knee) returning to the backfield this week.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Week 7 Thornhill (calf) is active Week 7 against the Bengals.

Impact Thornhill was activated from the IR on Saturday following a week of limited practices, paving the way for a return to action in Week 7. He hasn't seen the field since Week 1 against the Cowboys, when he served as the starting free safety, playing 95 percent of the team's defensive snaps and logging nine combined tackles.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to QB2 Thompson-Robinson is on the active roster in advance of Week 7's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact Thompson-Robinson has served as the emergency third quarterback for most of the season, with Jameis Winston suiting up on the active roster as the primary backup to Deshaun Watson. The two will swap roles Sunday, giving DTR a better chance to see actual game action than in any previous contest this year. No reason for the switch was provided by the team.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from two-week absence Hicks (elbow) is active Week 7 against the Bengals.

Impact Hicks suffered the arm injury Week 4 against the Raiders and hasn't played since, but the team's top middle linebacker will now presumably take back over that role. Over the first three weeks of the season, Hicks had accumulated 18 combined tackles and a sack, which at least put him on the IDP radar.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to inactive list Winston (coach's decision) is inactive Week 7 against the Bengals.

Impact Winston did not show up on the Cleveland injury report this week, so it appears a conscious decision was made to promote Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the active roster for Week 7's matchup against Cincinnati. Winston, meanwhile, will serve as the emergency third quarterback. No reason has been provided for this change.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 7 return official Chubb (knee) is active Week 7 against the Bengals.

Impact It's been nearly 400 days since the last time Chubb took the field in an NFL game, but after a lengthy rehab of multiple serious knee injuries, he'll return to action for a Cleveland offense desperate for any type of spark. Chubb's workload remains the bigger question mark, however. Jerome Ford - who had been operating as RB1 while Chubb was on the PUP list - is set to miss this game due to a hamstring injury, which would, in theory, pave the way for Chubb to be the lead back. However, given it's his 2024 debut, as well as his extensive injury history, expect the likes of D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong to also factor into the Cleveland backfield as Chubb works his way back into the mix.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 19, 2024 • DATA SKRIVE

Activated off IR Thornhill (calf) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Thornhill remains questionable for the contest. His status is unlikely to be confirmed until roughly 90 minutes before kickoff. The free safety has been on IR since suffering a calf injury in Week 1. He recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in that loss to the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not active for Week 7 Hines (knee) was not activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hines was a full participant in all three practices this week, but he will remain sidelined while in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered in July of 2023. Because his practice window opened Oct. 2, the Browns will need to activate Hines off injured reserve by Wednesday, otherwise he will remain on IR for the rest of the 2024 season. Even without Hines and Jerome Ford (hamstring) for Sunday's game, the Browns are expecting Nick Chubb (knee) to be active, and he will lead the three-man backfield that includes D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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