Cleveland Browns Week 11 Fantasy Starts/Sits

by Chris Pokorny on Nov 18, 2011 8:48 PM EST

Despite not scoring a touchdown last week, there are little signs that the Cleveland Browns offense is on the verge of improving. Pat Shurmur may or may not keep the Wildcat in the playbook this week, but the offense is getting Mohamed Massaquoi back and might also have Montario Hardesty available for limited work. Let's see if anyone on the Browns should be started for fantasy purposes this week.

QB Colt McCoy - I would bench McCoy for almost every fantasy situation. He is facing a pass defense that does not yield a lot of yardage, and then don't allow many yards after the catch either. McCoy did have a pretty solid game against Jacksonville last year, but whether that carries over is hard to say. The only way you should consider starting McCoy is if your regular starter is someone like Michael Vick and you're in need of a waiver wire pickup.
RB Chris Ogbonnaya - The Jaguars are a little more vulnerable to the run, but this is a week where Ogbonnaya will probably go back to struggling. I don't think he's going to have many opportunities against the Jaguars' defensive front, and there's a chance Montario Hardesty could take a few carries away from him.
WR Joshua Cribbs - Even though Greg Little had a lot of yardage last week, if you need a wide receiver due to a bye or injury this week, Cribbs isn't a bad option. The Jaguars yield a good amount of yardage on kickoffs, and with Cribbs' involvement in the offense last week, maybe the next step is him catching, rushing for, or throwing a touchdown.
TE Evan Moore - I wouldn't start him because of his lack of involvement in the offense, but he did have 3 catches for 69 yards against the Jaguars last year.
K Phil Dawson - The Browns have only been kicking field goals as of late, and Dawson is drilling them from 50+ yards. With Pat Shurmur showing no hesitation in settling for three, even when his team is down by multiple possessions, Dawson seems like a good start against a tough defense.
DEF Cleveland - I love the Browns' defense this week, partially because I think they historically happen to have a knack for forcing a lot of turnovers against Jacksonville. The Jaguars are one of the worst teams in the league offensively (right up there with the Browns), so they are a good start.

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OK, I have serious fantasy dilemma here. Matt Schaub’s done, and my backup was Matt Cassel, so I am screwed. I’ve already picked up Leinart but the Texans have a bye this week, so who should I start as my 2nd QB: Sam Bradford, Vince Young, or Tarvaris Jackson?

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 18, 2011 10:42 PM EST reply actions

Young, every time. He’s somewhat of a running QB like Vick, so he’ll probably get yo0u some rushing yards in addition to whatever else. Also, the Eagles have great receivers.

Vick won’t be out forever. What other QBs are on your waiver wire?

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by The Licensed Optimist on Nov 18, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions

Well, I already picked up Leinart since he’s replacing Schaub, but I also just picked up Skelton from Arizona as he’s apparently been good when they’ve gone to him. Apart from that it’s pretty dire, just Tarvaris, Bradford, and Rex ‘Gross’ Man.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 12:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

TLO

has given you some good advice. Skelton has been good so far, but he’s getting by on physical talent and the ball has been bouncing his way. I wouldn’t count on him too long if I can help it. Leinart could be a steady guy to have. Might even have a couple of big point games, as coaching staffs often try to make their new toys look good to comfort the fans and to take advantage of how little opposing defenses think of Leinart. And to be honest, almost any QB can be good in that offense.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 19, 2011 4:16 AM EST up reply actions

That’s pretty much what I was thinking with Leinart. I also figured they’d be running a little more, so I picked up Ben Tate.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 4:21 AM EST up reply actions

Ben Tate was available still?

What the heck. That offense is a gold mine for RB fantasy points. If Arian goes down you can basically say you’re favorite to win the rest of your games.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 19, 2011 4:27 AM EST up reply actions

I was extremely surprised that no one else had picked him up.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

I think Bradford will be able to salvage his season a bit now that hes completely healthy and hes got some weapons with Lloyd and Mark Clayton back.

by jonnyphoenix on Nov 19, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

But he's never been

a good fantasy QB. It’s about the run game in STL.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 20, 2011 3:11 AM EST up reply actions

Depends on if you want someone long term or just one week.

by jonnyphoenix on Nov 19, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

Well, since Schaub and Cassel are both basically done for the season I’m gonna need a long term replacement. Or two.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 1:52 PM EST up reply actions

Pick up Bradford and Jackson then.

by jonnyphoenix on Nov 19, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions

I think I’ll pick up Jackson and stick with Matt “Xtremedudebropartyman” Leinart as my backup.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t believe Young will start, read where Kafka would start if Vick can’t go. As bad as your situation is, I think I’d start Jackson, even though it probably is a toss-up. Good luck.

by OldTimeDawg on Nov 18, 2011 10:49 PM EST reply actions

From what im hearing I think Young is the guy this week…although even though I have Vick Im staying away from that. Starting Skelton in his place…I like the chemistry hes shown with fitz.

by jonnyphoenix on Nov 19, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

Oops, just read another where Young will start. If that’s true, I’d definitely start Young. IMO.

by OldTimeDawg on Nov 18, 2011 10:50 PM EST reply actions

Whoever starts for the Eagles should be

worth a one week start.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 19, 2011 4:17 AM EST up reply actions

I have Baltimore defense, but I also have the Browns.

Am I crazy to start the Browns instead of the Ravens without Ray-Ray?

by Bernie19Kosar on Nov 19, 2011 12:49 AM EST reply actions

No, at least not as bad as the fact that I’m thinking of starting Jax’s D over the Packers’.

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by Adrock2099 on Nov 19, 2011 12:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

That's a good toss up

I think the Jags will probably limit the opposing team more and even get a few turnovers, but the Packers are more likely to score on D.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 19, 2011 4:20 AM EST up reply actions

I would say

the Browns D will probably be the safer start, but you probably can’t go wrong either way. If AJ Green wasn’t hurt this would probably be an easier decision.

I would say check on the weather leading up to the game. I have a feeling it will be a factor, as the Jags pass O was horrible the last time it played in the rain. Gabbert fumbled like 5 times.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 19, 2011 4:24 AM EST up reply actions