CLEVELAND BROWNS 3-8 · 4TH IN AFC NORTH
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Pierre Strong Jr. - Four touches in loss Strong had three rushes for six yards and caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Sunday featured a reconfiguration of the backfield depth chart. The starter for the first six weeks, Jerome Ford (hamstring), was inactive, and Nick Chubb returned from a knee injury -- his first action since Week 2 of 2023. Chubb played into the third quarter, before leaving much of the second half to Strong and D'Onta Foreman (two touches).
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Akins - Four catches in loss Akins caught all four targets for a season-high 42 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Impact Cleveland's tight ends had a big day in the first game after the organization traded Amari Cooper to the Bills. Akins and starter David Njoku combined for 18 targets, the most for the tight end position this season. In a related note that impacts all receivers, quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (Achilles) and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) were removed from the game, leaving Jameis Winston to close out the contest. At this point, the Browns don't know who will be starting at quarterback next week against Baltimore.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Akins - Four catches in loss Akins caught all four targets for a season-high 42 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Impact Cleveland's tight ends had a big day in the first game after the organization traded Amari Cooper to the Bills. Akins and starter David Njoku combined for 18 targets, the most for the tight end position this season. In a related note that impacts all receivers, quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) were removed from the game, leaving Jameis Winston to close out the contest. At this point, the Browns don't know who will be starting at quarterback next week against Baltimore.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Moore - Seven targets in loss Moore caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7.
Impact The last time Moore saw activity as significant as this was in Week 2. Sunday was the Browns' first game since they traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, and Moore was expected to see more opportunities. In fact, Sunday's production was greater than his previous three weeks combined. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that second-year wideout Cedric Tillman (12 targets, eight catches) emerged as a viable competitor for the available targets going forward, and quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Elijah Moore - Seven targets in loss Moore caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Moore saw significant activity Sunday, the Browns' first game since they traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo. Moore's production was better than the last three weeks combined, but it looks like second-year wideout Cedric Tillman (12 targets, eight catches) will be a viable competitor for the available targets going forward.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Tillman - Breaks out in Week 7 loss Tillman caught eight of 12 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Impact After Cleveland traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo last week, speculation as to which receiver(s) would pick up the available targets mainly focused on Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and David Njoku. Tillman, to a lesser degree, was also expected to see a bump in activity, but Sunday's results were off the charts. The 2023 third-round pick out of Tennessee entered the contest with just five targets (three catches) and hadn't been thrown to the previous three games. Whether Tillman will continue to see numbers like this going forward is uncertain, a word that also describes the state of the Browns' quarterback situation. Both Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) left the game, leaving Jameis Winston to finish out as the emergency quarterback.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Cedric Tillman - Breaks out in Week 7 loss Tillman caught eight of 12 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Impact After Cleveland traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo last week, speculation as to which receiver(s) would pick up the available targets mainly focused on Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku. Tillman, to a lesser degree, was also expected to see a bump in activity, but Sunday's results were off the charts. The 2023 third-round pick out of Tennessee entered the contest with just five targets (three catches) and hadn't been thrown to the previous three games. Whether Tillman will continue to see numbers like this going forward is uncertain, a word that also describes the state of the Browns' quarterback situation. Both Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) left the game, leaving Jameis Winston to finish out as the emergency quarterback.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jerry Jeudy - One catch for third straight week Jeudy caught one of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7.
Impact Jeudy ascended to the No. 1 receiver spot Sunday, the Browns' first game after the club traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, but it didn't shake Jeudy out of a recent funk. He was limited to one catch for a third consecutive game, while he watched tight end David Njoku (14 targets) and Cedric Tillman (12) benefit the most from Cooper's departure. The game also featured a potentially season-ending injury to quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and an injury to backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger), leaving the identity of the team's Week 8 starter to be determined. Jameis Winston, who finished up Sunday's loss, could be the starter against Baltimore next week, but the uncertainty at the position impacts Jeudy and the rest of the targets.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jerry Jeudy - One catch for third straight week Jeudy caught one of five targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7.
Impact Jeudy ascended to the No. 1 receiver spot Sunday, the Browns' first game after the club traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, but it didn't shake Jeudy out of a recent funk. He was limited to one catch for a third consecutive game, while he watched tight end David Njoku (14 targets) and Cedric Tillman (12) benefit the most from Cooper's departure. The game also featured a potentially season-ending injury to quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and an injury to backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger), leaving the identity of Week 8's starter to be determined. Jameis Winston, who finished up Sunday's loss, could be the starter against Baltimore next week, but the uncertainty at the position impacts Jeudy and the rest of the targets.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku - 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 • ROTOWIRE
David Njoku - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Jameis Winston - 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. 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 • ROTOWIRE
Jameis Winston - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Chubb - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Chubb - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Dorian Thompson-Robinson - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Browns vs. Bengals Week 7 | Postgame Recap
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
Deshaun Watson - 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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dorian Thompson-Robinson - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson - 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 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson - 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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
100-yard return! Charlie Jones burns Browns on opening kickoff return
OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE
Ethan Pocic - 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 • ROTOWIRE
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