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DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Resumes return role
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 10:17 PM
Carter returned two punts for 15 yards and one kickoff for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Carter was removed from last week's game due to a concussion and missed the first two practices during the preparation for Week 3. He's returned six kickoffs for 145 yards and five punts for 56 yards through three weeks. |
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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Snap count drops Week 3
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 10:00 PM
Thrash caught two of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Thrash, a fifth-round draft pick in 2024, was hoping to make a leap in his second season, but he's no better than fourth on the depth chart. He opened the season competing with Isaiah Bond as the No. 3, but Thrash played just 12 snaps Sunday compared to Bond's 43. Thrash has four catches for 18 yards through three weeks. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Three catches in Week 3 win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:34 PM
Tillman caught all three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Tillman, who had 15 targets and two touchdowns through the first two weeks, was kept out of the end zone for the first time and had his fewest targets of the season. The production drop in Week 3 has more to do with Cleveland's sputtering offense and shouldn't be seen as a designed plan to reduce Tillman's role. He's been on the field for 86 percent of the offensive snaps, second only to Jerry Jeudy (86.5 percent) among the Browns wide receivers. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Limited to three grabs Sunday
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:16 PM
Fannin brought in three of four targets for 25 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Tanin was tied for third in receptions and targets on the Browns for the afternoon while also garnering that slotting in receiving yards. It was Fannin's quietest performance yet in his brief NFL career, but the rookie third-round pick is clearly a key component of the passing attack and could enjoy a bigger role in a Week 4 road matchup against the Lions where Cleveland figures to have to remain aggressive on offense. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Limited usage Week 3
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:13 PM
Sampson had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers in Week 3.
Analysis: Sampson was on the field for just five offensive snaps and went untargeted for the first time in three weeks. He had eight targets in Week 1 followed by a touchdown catch last week, but it looks like Jerome Ford has emerged as the primary target out of the backfield. In addition to the diminished targets, Sampson's overall usage has taken a hit, dropping from 33 snaps in Week 1 to 17 in Week 2 and now five. That drop coincides with the availability of Quinshon Judkins. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Solid afternoon in win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:12 PM
Njoku secured five of seven targets of 40 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Njoku led the Browns across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets in the narrow upset win. The veteran tight end was productive relative to how quiet a day it was overall for Cleveland's passing attack, and Njoku encouragingly retains a steady role for the time being despite the clear talent and readiness of rookie position mate Harold Fannin. Njoku will take a 12-117-0 line on 18 targets into a Week 4 road matchup against the Lions. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Targeted four times in win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 9:04 PM
Ford caught all four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over Green Bay in Week 3.
Analysis: Ford didn't get a carry for the first time in three weeks, but he has emerged as a primary target out of the backfield. He actually caught a fifth pass, but the play was negated by a holding penalty. Ford has 10 official targets over the last two weeks and 11 for the season. That's tied with Dylan Sampson for the lead among Cleveland's running backs, but Sampson went untargeted Sunday and has just three over the last two weeks. Ford was not used in the return game after returning six kicks in Week 2. |
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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Limited to one catch in win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 7:45 PM
Jeudy brought in one of five targets for 17 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: The Browns' air attack had a quiet day overall, as David Njoku led Cleveland with a relatively sparse 40 receiving yards. Therefore, Jeudy's modest afternoon wasn't a surprise, and all three components of his receiving line were season-low figures. Jeudy remains Cleveland's No. 1 wideout, however, and he could be a lot busier in a Week 4 road trip to Ford Field to face off with the Lions. |
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Joe Flacco Joe Flacco Modest numbers in Week 3 win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 7:34 PM
Flacco completed 21 of 36 passes for 142 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: As his final numbers indicate, Flacco didn't play particularly well, finishing with under 200 passing yards for the second straight game while also failing to throw at least one touchdown pass for the first time this season. Flacco did spread the ball around effectively to eight different pass catchers, although David Njoku's 40 receiving yards qualified as a team-high figure. The veteran signal-caller did complete a key eight-yard pass to Njoku on Cleveland's final drive to set up Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goal, and Flacco will continue under center in a challenging Week 4 road matchup against the Lions next Sunday afternoon. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Stands out as No. 1 back in win
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 5:21 PM
Judkins rushed 18 times for 94 yards and a touchdown while bringing in one of two targets for one yard in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Logging his first official NFL start, Judkins set the tone for his second productive performance in as many career games with a seven-yard gain on the Browns' first play from scrimmage. The rookie second-round pick would go on to add a game-long 38-yard run shortly before the halfway point of the fourth quarter, and he then powered in for a one-yard touchdown later in the period that erased a 10-3 deficit. Judkins already looks like a bona fide No. 1 back, and he could see his workload bump up a notch following another week of practice ahead of a Week 4 road matchup against the Lions. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Slated for starting role Sunday
Sun, Sep 21, 2025, 7:47 AM
Judkins is on track to serve as the Browns' starting running back Sunday against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: After being added back to the Browns' 53-man roster for Week 2 after sitting out the Week 1 loss to the Bengals due to his late signing, Judkins technically started in last Sunday's 41-17 loss to Baltimore, but he still finished second among Cleveland running backs in snaps. Jerome Ford (35 snaps) led the way while Judkins (20) narrowly outpaced Dylan Sampson (17), but Judkins made his mark during his time on the field, carrying 10 times for 61 yards while adding three catches for 10 yards on three targets. After a strong professional debut followed by a trio of full practices this week, the rookie second-round pick will draw his second straight start Sunday, but this time he could supplant Ford as the lead option in the Browns' three-man backfield committee. While Judkins should be in line for an uptick in touches, he could have difficulty finding much open running room versus a Packers defense that held the Lions to 2.1 yards per carry in Week 1 and the Commanders to 2.7 YPC in Week 2. |
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DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Cleared for Sunday
Sat, Sep 20, 2025, 11:39 AM
Carter has cleared concussion protocol and no longer carries an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Carter had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday. Now that he's gained clearance to play Sunday, the 32-year-old will be available in Week 3 as a depth wideout and key returner for the Browns. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Could see more snaps this week
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 4:37 PM
Zac Jackson of The Athletic suggests that Judkins could see an uptick in snaps Sunday against the Packers.
Analysis: In his season debut in a 41-17 loss to the Ravens in Week 2, Judkins was in Cleveland's starting lineup en route to recording 20 snaps and carrying 10 times for 61 yards and catching all three of his targets for 10 yards. The 2025 second-rounder was out-snapped in the contest by Jerome Ford (35 snaps, six carries and five catches), while fellow rookie Dylan Sampson (17 snaps, four carries and three catches) also mixed in. Per Jackson, while the Browns likely will continue rotating their running backs situationally, Judkins -- who didn't sign his rookie contract until Sept. 6 -- is a candidate to see his role increase this weekend now that he has logged his first game as a pro. |
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DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Questionable for Week 3
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 12:27 PM
Carter (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Carter has yet to clear the league's concussion protocol after he was concussed in last Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Isaiah Bond would be next in line for returner duties if Carter can't play against Green Bay. |
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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Quiet start to season
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 7:50 AM
Thrash caught both of his targets for 11 yards over the first two games of the 2025 season.
Analysis: Thrash was targeted once in each game and played 21 snaps Week 1 followed by 20 in Week 2. Cleveland's offense was not expected to be in sync this early in the season, and it's still finding itself behind 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco, who has been under pressure the first two weeks. Thrash is in the mix along with Isaiah Bond (four targets) behind the top two wideouts, Jerry Jeudy (16) and Cedric Tillman (15). The one significant offensive spark thus far in 2025 was a 31-yard run by running back Quinshon Judkins late in last week's lopsided loss. The Browns will likely try to get their running game going Week 3, which could lead to a more productive passing attack and opportunities for Thrash. |
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DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter Limited on Thursday
Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 4:13 PM
Carter (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Carter was concussed in Sunday's loss to the Ravens and will need to clear the league's protocol in order to play this week against the Packers. The veteran wide receiver and kick returner has yet to play on offense this season but has returned five kickoffs for 118 yards and three punts for 41 yards. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Finishes with 135 all-purpose yards
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:58 PM
Ford rushed six times for 31 yards, brought in five of six targets for 23 yards and returned four kickoffs for 81 yards in the Browns' 41-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Although debuting rookie Quinshon Judkins paced the ground attack with 10 rush attempts, Ford still logged two more carries than Dylan Sampson, who'd garnered more work than the veteran in Week 1. Ford also tied Harold Fannin for the team lead in receptions, and he filled the role of primary kickoff returner. Judkins' role figures to only grow moving forward, however, so how long Ford can remain truly relevant in the offense of a non-contending team while also navigating Sampson's presence remains to be seen. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Leads garbage-time drive
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:56 PM
Gabriel completed three of three passes for 19 yards and threw a touchdown pass in Sunday's 41-17 loss to Baltimore in Week 2.
Analysis: The Browns' offense stumbled for a second consecutive week, and starting quarterback Joe Flacco was eventually removed late in the fourth quarter with the Ravens up by 31 points. Gabriel entered for the Browns' final possession, which ended with the rookie quarterback's eight-yard touchdown pass to fellow rookie Dylan Sampson. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski told Zac Jackson of The Athletic that he's not considering a quarterback change. And that could be the case in September, but the Browns' 0-2 start could snowball and playing a 40-year-old quarterback may not be the best path forward for the franchise. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Continues producing in Week 2
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:16 PM
Fannin brought in all five targets for 48 yards in the Browns' 41-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie H-back/tight end tied for the team lead in receptions while finishing a close second to Jerry Jeudy in receiving yards. It was a second consecutive encouraging effort for Fannin to open his NFL career, and his usage through two games, which includes 14 targets and one rush attempt, make it clear he's already established a solid niche in head coach Kevin Stefanski's offense going into a Week 3 home matchup against the Packers next Sunday afternoon. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Four catches in Week 2 loss
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:13 PM
Njoku brought in four of five targets for 40 yards in the Browns' 41-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Njoku tied for second in receptions and finished third in receiving yards on the afternoon for the Browns. Fellow tight end Harold Fannin still outpaced Njoku by one catch and eight receiving yards, however, although both players saw the same number of targets. It appears clear each will retain meaningful roles in the offense for the time being, and Njoku will head into a Week 3 home matchup against the Packers with a 7-77-0 receiving line on 11 targets. |
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