Cleveland Browns
AFC North
Browns DE Myles Garrett (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Despite being limited, Garrett does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's matchup with the Steelers. Fantasy managers should expect Garrett to suit up in Week 12.
Category: Injury Updates
Browns WR Elijah Moore (shoulder) is off the injury report for Week 12. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Moore was listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury. After being limited to open the week, Moore was able to log a full practice and will suit up Thursday against Pittsburgh.
Category: Injury Updates
Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Steelers. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Njoku was listed on the injury report with a knee injury that caused him to be limited in practice for the first two sessions this week. After closing out the week with a full practice, the veteran tight end will suit up tomorrow against Pittsburgh.
Category: Injury Updates
Browns OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Week 12. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Wills' absence will be a big loss against a strong Steelers' defensive front. Germain Ifedi should draw the start at left tackle Thursday.
Category: Injury Updates
Browns TE Geoff Swaim (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Week 12. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Swaim entered concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the loss to the Saints. Swaim will now turn his focus to getting through the protocol ahead of Week 13.
Category: Injury Updates
Dawand Jones suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday's loss against the Saints and is out for the season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones has started every game for the Browns this season. He is expected to make a full recovery for next season.
Category: Injury Updates
The Browns D/ST allowed 35 points, 259 passing yards, and 214 rushing yards in the loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: The Browns' defense tallied one interception, one fumble recovery, and one sack in the loss to the Saints. They struggled to keep tabs on Taysom Hill, who accounted for 158 total yards between rushing and receiving. They will face a tough matchup with the Steelers on the schedule in Week 12.
Category: Game Recaps
Dustin Hopkins missed both of his field goal attempts in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: Hopkins has now missed four field goal attempts and two extra point attempts this season. With the Browns' offense struggling, fantasy managers can likely find a better option on the league's waiver wire.
Category: Game Recaps
Jerry Jeudy caught 6-of-11 targets for 142 yards and one touchdown in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: Jeudy found the end zone on a 89-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter. The veteran turned in his best performance of the season Sunday. With 11 targets in consecutive games, fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Jeudy.
Category: Game Recaps
Cedric Tillman caught 3-of-8 targets for 47 yards in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: Tillman's eight targets were tied for third best on the team Sunday. The 24-year-old continues to see a significant target share, tallying at least eight targets in each of his last four games. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should feel confident in starting Tillman.
Category: Game Recaps
Jerome Ford rushed for 10 yards on five carries in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints. He caught 4-of-4 targets for 29 yards.
Fantasy Impact: Ford continues to operate as the backup running back to the veteran Nick Chubb. He struggled to get anything going on the ground, but he did contribute in the passing game. Ford and the Browns will look to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 12.
Category: Game Recaps
Nick Chubb rushed for 50 yards on 11 carries in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: Chubb's 4.5 yards per carry in the loss Sunday is the best mark he has posted in his first four games of the season. The veteran running back and the Browns will look to bounce back against a very good Steelers' defense in Week 12.
Category: Game Recaps
Jameis Winston completed 30-of-46 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns 35-14 loss to the Saints.
Fantasy Impact: Winston connected with Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore for his pair of touchdowns in the loss Sunday. Winston and the Browns will face the Steelers on a short turnaround, playing on Thursday in Week 12.
Category: Game Recaps
Browns RB D'Onta Foreman will be inactive for Sunday's matchup vs. the Saints. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. will be the active backs this week for Cleveland. Expect Chubb to handle most of the carries.
Category: Injury Updates
The Browns elevated Kadarius Toney from their practice squad. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Toney signed with Cleveland back in September. He'll likely hold a special teams role for the Browns.
Category: Transactions
Mike Hall Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints. (Source: Andrew Siciliano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hall suffered the knee injury late in the week. He is without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
Za’Darius Smith has been traded to the Detroit Lions along with a seventh round pick in the 2026 NFL draft in exchange for a 2025 fifth round pick and 2026 sixth round pick in the NFL draft. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith provides an immediate boost to a Detroit defense in desperate need of pass rush help with the loss of star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg.
Category: Transactions
Jordan Hicks has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hicks was absent from practice on Wednesday and Thursday as he deals with multiple injuries. He'll be sidelined on Sunday.
Category: Injury Updates
Khaleke Hudson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hudson will likely be close to a game-time decision for Sunday's game.
Category: Injury Updates
Denzel Ward is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers. (Source: Andrew Siciliano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Ward remains in concussion protocol. He'll have to clear the protocols by Saturday.
Category: Injury Updates