Raheim Sanders

Last week, Raheim Sanders took over the early down role for Cleveland, finishing with 12 touches and 46 total yards. Sanders didn't manage any explosive runs, but he had a 7% missed tackle rate and 2.86 yards after contact per attempt. If Dylan Sampson is active, he could operate as Cleveland's bellcow, or he could take over the passing-down work while also having a prominent early-down role. Sanders is a risky flex play if Sampson is active, but he could be an RB2/3 if Sampson is out. Since Week 12, Pittsburgh has allowed the 13th-most rushing yards per game, the seventh-highest explosive run rate, and the 13th-highest rushing success rate.

Raheim Sanders ran 11 times for 42 yards and caught his only target for four yards in the Browns' 23-20 loss to the Bills.

Fantasy Impact

Sanders took over the majority of the rushing work after Quinshon Judkins exited with a broken leg. Assuming Dylan Sampson is not back for Week 17, Sanders could be an interesting flex option next week against Pittsburgh.