The forecast for tonight's Steelers-Browns game calls for temperatures just above freezing, 85% chance of precipitation, and winds of 15-20 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph. That's ugly. Expect an even run-heavier game plan from the Steelers than usual and for the Browns to run more than they typically do. And don't expect many points. This game has 36.5-point over/under. We'd avoid both QBs and kickers in the game and downgrade the WRs. See where all the Steelers and Browns sit in the updated Week 12 Rankings.
Browns HC Kevin Stefansk said Monday that QB Jameis Winston remains the team's starter "for the duration." That plan could change, of course, depending on Winston's play. But he'll at least start this weekend's game vs. the Saints.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle, hand) is not listed on the final Week 9 injury report. He was sidelined on Thursday but returned to a limited practice on Friday. Njoku should be ready for a high-volume role vs. the Chargers this weekend.
Browns TE David Njoku was added to the injury report with ankle and hand issues and did not practice on Thursday. Njoku missed three games earlier this season with an ankle injury, although it's unclear if this is related. Check back tomorrow for an update on Njoku's status for this weekend's game vs. the Chargers.
Browns QB Jameis Winston will remain the team's starter going forward, HC Kevin Stefanski said Monday. Any other reaction to Winston's strong Week 8 showing wouldn't have made sense. Winston smoked the Ravens for 334 yards and three TDs in the upset win. Other than a lost fumble late in the first half and a bad throw late in the second that should have been picked off, Winston was excellent.
The Browns plan to start QB Jameis Winston in Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to insider Jordan Schultz. "My understanding is Dorian Thompson-Robinson was [Deshaun] Watson’s backup on Sunday strictly from a gameplan standpoint," Schultz adds. That suggests that Cleveland is opting to go with Winston over Thompson-Robinson regardless of Thompson-Robinson's finger injury. That'd be good news for Cleveland's pass catchers going forward.
Browns TE David Njoku was predictably busy in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. He saw a 27% target share, as a trio of Cleveland QBs -- Deshaun Watson, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Jameis Winston -- attempted double-digit passes.
Browns TE David Njoku drew a team-high 7 targets in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. That accounted for 30.4% of QB Deshaun Watson's total attempts. Njoku also led the team with 5 receptions but tallied just 31 yards.
Browns TE David Njoku (knee, ankle) is not listed on the final Week 6 injury report. It’s a bit of a surprise after he suffered a knee injury last Sunday and then did not practice on Wednesday. But Njoku got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday and will play against the Eagles this weekend. He’s a risky fantasy start after making it through just 26 snaps last week.
Browns TE David Njoku (knee, ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. He said afterward that he expects to play against the Eagles this weekend. We'll see about that, but Njoku will be tough to trust in Week 6 fantasy lineups if he suits up.
Browns TE David Njoku (knee, ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He returned from his high-ankle sprain last week and subsequently suffered a knee injury. Njoku doesn't seem particularly likely to play vs. the Eagles this weekend, but we'll track his status over the next few days.
Browns TE David Njoku injured a knee in the Week 5 loss to the Commanders and had an MRI on Monday, HC Kevin Stefanski said. Stefanski didn't have any details on the results of that MRI. Njoku just returned from a Week 1 high-ankle sprain and is now dealing with a new lower-body injury. We'll look for more info on this latest ailment and track Njoku's practice participation this week.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Commanders. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that Njoku could be “a bit” limited in his first game back, which is often the case for guys returning from high-ankle sprains. But Njoku still sits safely inside TE1 territory in the Week 5 Rankings.
ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) is expected to play vs. the Commanders today. "But might be a bit more limited in his first game back since suffering a high ankle sprain," Schefter adds. We often see players limited for a week or two after returning from a high-ankle, so this isn't a major surprise. It obviously dings Njoku's Week 5 fantasy outlook, although he'll still make sense as a starter for plenty of fantasy teams. See where Njoku sits in the Week 5 TE Rankings.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) is expected to play vs. the Commanders on Sunday, according to insider Mary Kay Cabot. Njoku has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the opener and was limited in practice all this week. He's probably still not at 100% and carries some re-injury risk this week. Still, Njoku will make sense as a Week 5 starter for plenty of fantasy teams. He sits seventh in our Week 5 TE Rankings.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Commanders. He got in limited practices on Wednesday and Friday, with Thursday a planned day off. HC Kevin Stefanski was non-committal on Njoku’s availability for this game on Friday. We’ll look for further updates on his status and get Cleveland’s inactives around 11:30 am ET.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. That follows a limited practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if Njoku suffered a setback with his high-ankle sprain or just got Thursday off. We'll see what he does on Friday and how he's listed on the final injury report for this weekend's game vs. the Commanders.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice. He put in two limited practices last week before missing the Raiders game. Now nearly four weeks removed from his high-ankle sprain, he should have a good chance to return for Sunday's game vs. the Commanders. We'll keep you updated on his progress.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Raiders. He returned to practice this week, which should set him up for a Week 5 return. Jordan Akins gets another game as Cleveland’s lead TE this weekend. He saw just one target in Week 2 but seven last week.
Browns TE David Njoku (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday -- his first since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. We'll see if Cleveland is getting Njoku ready to play vs. the Raiders this weekend, or eyeing a Week 5 return. Check back tomorrow for another update on Njoku's status.
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