Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles again, putting his status for the 2025 season in jeopardy. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the second straight year Watson tore his Achilles after also doing so last October. It will be another long road to recovery for him this offseason.

The Browns have fired OC Ken Dorsey after a 3-14 season where the offense struggled to get much of anything going the majority of the year. (Source: Tom Pelissero on X)

Fantasy Impact: The Browns went into 2024 with high hopes, coming off of a playoff appearance after the 2023 season had ended. But, Deshaun Watson never materialized and the Browns' offense in general crumbled due to poor play. Even when switching to backups like Jameis Winston, the offense was better, but still awful in comparison to the rest of the league. They'll look to retool the team for 2025.

The Browns have placed RB Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion) on injured reserve. (Source: Browns on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Strong was already ruled out of the season finale. D'Onta Foreman and John Kelly are expected to see the bulk of the touches in the team's season finale.

The Browns have placed Jerome Ford (ankle) on injured reserve. (Source: Browns on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ford was already ruled out for the season finale, so the move was made to create a roster spot. He will finish the season with 565 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 104 carries.

The Browns have placed TE David Njoku on injured reserve with a knee injury. (Source: Browns on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Njoku was unlikely to play in Week 18, so this move was just a formality. He will finish the season with 505 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 64 receptions.

Cleveland Browns QB Bailey Zappe will start for the team's season finale against the Baltimore Ravens. (Source: Tom Withers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Both QBs, Zappe and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, are reportedly expected to play, but after the latter's struggles, Cleveland is going in a different direction in its closer. Zappe has started eight games in his career and averaged 146.6 yards per game over his two-year career with the New England Patriots. The Browns are multi-TD underdogs to the Ravens, according to sportsbooks, so expectations should be lowered for the offense as a whole no matter who is under center.

The Cleveland Browns intend to play both Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe with no starter yet announced, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. (Source: Andrew Siciliano on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson-Robinson has struggled since taking over at QB, averaging 0.93 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, the lowest among Browns QBs this season (Jameis Winston, 5.35; Deshaun Watson, 3.70). Zappe should get his first action as a Brown, but regardless of who is under center, expectations should be low for the offense entering the weekend as multi-TD underdogs.

Browns CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) is not participating in practice Wednesday. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ward will miss practice for the second straight day with a shoulder injury. He will have one more practice session to log practice time ahead of a matchup with the Ravens Saturday.

Browns DE Myles Garrett (thigh) is not participating in practice Thursday. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: With the Browns eliminated from playoff contention, they will likely be cautious with their star defensive end. He will have one more practice session ahead of a matchup with the Ravens Saturday.

Jameis Winston was limited at practice on Tuesday. (Source: Brian Wacker on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Browns coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe will split snaps in Week 18, so the season is likely over for Winston.

The Browns placed Cedric Tillman on injured reserve. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tillman missed the final six games of the season after not being able to clear concussion protocol. He'll be a flier in fantasy drafts next season depending on who is starting at quarterback for Cleveland.

Dustin Hopkins made his only field goal attempt of the game, a 36-yard kick. Hopkins did not attempt any extra points, as the Browns only managed to score a field goal during the game. His field goal was one of the few successful moments for the Browns’ offense, which struggled to generate scoring opportunities.

Fantasy Impact: Hopkins' performance in this game highlights his role as a dependable kicker when opportunities arise. Despite the Browns' struggles, he delivered on his field goal attempt. However, with limited opportunities in low-scoring games, his fantasy value remains capped.

Jerry Jeudy had a standout performance, catching 12 passes for 94 yards. Despite his individual success, the Browns struggled to capitalize on his contributions, with the offense failing to generate much momentum throughout the game. Jeudy was a consistent presence, accounting for the bulk of the team’s receiving yards.

Fantasy Impact: Jeudy’s 12 receptions and significant target share make him a valuable fantasy asset, particularly in PPR leagues. His volume of targets keeps his fantasy potential high, even when the Browns’ offense struggles. Managers can confidently start him as a reliable WR2.

The Browns signed James Proche II to their active roster. (Source: Chris Easterling on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Proche takes the spot of Shelby Harris who was placed on injured reserve. He'll add depth in the Browns wide receiver room to close the season.

The Browns placed Shelby Harris on injured reserve. (Source: Chris Easterling on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harris logged 18 tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season. He'll look to make a full recovery by training camp next year.

The Browns signed K Andre Szmyt.

Fantasy Impact: Szmyt will get a chance to compete for a starting role at kicker in Week 17 for Cleveland. He is off the fantasy radar.

Elijah Moore caught two of five targets for 21 yards in the Browns' 24-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Moore was held back in part to Dorian Thompson-Robinson's struggles, and in part because he just hasn't had it for much of the year. He's off of fantasy radar for championship week next week.

Martin Emerson Jr. was back at practice on Thursday. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Emerson remains in concussion protocol. He'll have till Saturday to clear the protocols.

The Falcons signed Riley Patterson off the Browns practice squad. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Patterson will likely start at kicker for the rest of the season for Atlanta with Younghoe Koo placed on IR.

The Browns placed Nick Chubb on injured reserve. (Source: James Palmer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chubb played in eight games in his return from an awful knee injury he suffered last season. He suffered another brutal injury last week with a broken foot. Chubb is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.