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CLEVELAND BROWNS 3-14 · 4TH IN AFC NORTH
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Gets to quarterback again Smith recorded three tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington.
Impact Smith's sack Sunday was his third of the season through five games. He's on pace for the fourth double-digit sack season of his career, and he has some IDP allure heading into a Week 6 matchup at Philadelphia.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets significant role Sunday Reid recorded eight tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington.
Impact After starter Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (undisclosed) left Sunday's contest early, Reid was thrust into the biggest role he's seen in his young career so far, and he filled in admirably. If both Owusu-Koramoah and Jordan Hicks (elbow) end up sitting out in Week 6, Reid would again be in line for an increased workload.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies 10 tackles Sunday Bush recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington.
Impact Bush logged a season-high 61 defensive snaps with Jordan Hicks (elbow) out in Week 5, and he led his team in tackles in turn. If either Hicks or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (undisclosed) is out for Week 6, Bush could have some IDP appeal.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No change at QB Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated Monday that Watson is still the team's starting quarterback, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "I have to coach bet...
Impact Stefanski said as much following Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Vikings and still feels the same way after having a night to sleep on it. Watson and the Browns travel to Philadelphia for Week 6, bringing an offense that ranks last offensively in yards per play (3.8), yards per game (239.4) and third-down efficiency (18.2 percent). The Eagles rank 27th in total yards allowed per game (365.8) and 24th in passing yards allowed per game (237.0).
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles latest civil lawsuit brought by woman claiming sexual assault
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Suspension over, roster exemption Hall's suspension was lifted Monday, but the Browns were granted a one-game roster exemption, giving the team a deadline of Monday, Oct. 14 to reinstate him to the active roster or...
Impact Hall has opened the 2024 season with a five-game suspension and now that the Browns have completed those five contests, he can return to the practice field. The team will have the ability to evaluate him at practice during the week and add him to the active roster before Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. The Browns took Hall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft after a successful collegiate career at Ohio State and he'll now finally be able to make his professional debut.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Browns search for answers and mull changes as season sinks lower after pitiful performance
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Defense delivers the Commanders a fourth consecutive victory. The Ravens will be a bigger test
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Jayden Daniels shines; Trevor Lawrence bounces back; Aaron Rodgers not clicking
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Never returned to Week 5 loss Ward was eventually ruled out of Week 5's loss to the Commanders after sustaining a hamstring injury during the third quarter, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Impact Washington was up by four scores at the time of the injury, and it made little sense to put Ward back in. Since the end of training camp, Ward has dealt with a concussion, shoulder injury and now the hamstring. Through five contests, he has eight tackles and nine passes defensed.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back on track in loss Hopkins converted both of his field-goal attempts and a lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.
Impact Hopkins, who had misses in each of the last two games, nailed all five his kicks. The field goals were from 51 and 31 yards. Hopkins averaged 8.2 points per game in 2023, but the Browns' sputtering offense in 2024 has impacted his value. The kicker is averaging just 5.4 points per game through five weeks.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs first TD since 2022 Akins caught three of three targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.
Impact Akins caught a 10-yard, garbage-time touchdown to finish out Cleveland's scoring, his first touchdown catch since 2022 when he was with the Texans. It was his first red-zone look of the season. As anticipated, Akins' playing time took a hit (20 snaps) with the return of starting tight end David Njoku, who was limited to 26 snaps, left the game with a knee injury, and is expected to undergo an MRI, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Four targets in loss Moore caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-13 loss to Washington in Week 5.
Impact This was the fourth time in five games that Moore had 17 receiving yards or fewer. The one bright note is he got his first red-zone target of the season. He has just 92 yards over five weeks and a 4.5 average depth of target.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Light duty in return Strong had one carry for zero yards and played five snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.
Impact Strong returned to action after missing two game but was given light duty. His time on the field on offense and special teams (eight snaps) were the lowest in the three games in which he's been active. With Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hynes (knee) back practicing, Strong could see his opportunities on offense cut back Week 6 against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leads final drive Winston completed his only pass attempt for 16 yards and played five plays in Sunday's 34-13 loss to Washington in Week 5.
Impact Winston was given mop-up duty in the Browns' fourth loss in five games. The offense, which was held to under 20 points for a fifth time, was inconsistent, and Deshaun Watson isn't helping matters. It seems to be time for a change at quarterback, but head coach Kevin Stefanski was adamant about staying the course following the game, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 5 highlights: Cowboys top Steelers late, Vikings win early
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Nursing knee injury Pocic injured his knee during Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Pocic was helped off the field early in the fourth quarter after sustaining a knee injury. He'll undergo imaging which will help determine the severity of the injury. If Pocic is unable to suit up against the Eagles in Week 6, Nick Harris would be the next man up at center.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Hurts knee in Week 5 loss Njoku suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact Njoku finished the game with only one catch for 14 yards on three targets, while backup Jordan Akins caught a touchdown late in the lopsided loss. Njoku had missed Cleveland's previous three games due to a high-ankle sprain. It remains to be seen if Njoku's new injury will impact his availability for Week 6 against the Eagles.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Browns are 'not changing quarterbacks' after Deshaun Watson struggles again
Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says his team is not changing quarterbacks after Deshaun Watson and the offense struggled in a 34-13...OCTOBER 6, 2024
Leading receiver in loss Cooper caught four of 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders.
Impact While he saw double-digit targets for the second time in five games and led the Browns in receiving yards, Cooper still failed to do very much with the volume as Deshaun Watson struggled to get the ball downfield with any authority once again. Aside from his two-TD performance against the Giants in Week 3, Cooper has had a rough start to the campaign, and it might take a switch under center to Jameis Winston -- or a trade to another team -- to make the veteran wideout a consistent fantasy asset again. Cooper will try to break out in Week 6 against a well-rested Eagles secondary that will be coming out of its bye.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver in loss Cooper caught four of 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders.
Impact While he saw double-digit targets for the second time in five games and led the Browns in receiving yards, Cooper still failed to do very much with the volume as Deshaun Watson struggled to get the ball downfield with any authority once again. Aside from his two-TD performance against the Giants in Week 3, Cooper has had a rough start to the campaign, and it might take a switch under center to Jameis Winston -- or a trade to another team -- to make the veteran wideout a consistent fantasy asset again. Cooper will try to break out in Week 6 against a well-rested Eagles secondary that will be coming out of its bye.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
