In this AFC North battle in Cleveland, the 2-4 Cincinnati Bengals take on the 1-5 Browns in the battle for Ohio. The Bengals are coming off a much-needed win against the New York Giants, while the Browns have lost four straight.
The Bengals need a win to keep pace in the division and the Browns will play their first game without star receiver Amari Cooper who was traded to the Buffalo Bills. Cleveland has another tough divisional game next week against the Baltimore Ravens.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns DFS Start ‘Ems
Here are a few players we are leaning on in this game. These players have a favorable matchup and are in a good spot for a solid performance.
Chase Brown, Running Back, Cincinnati Bengals (DraftKings: $5.9K, Fanduel: $6.5K)
Chase Brown has been excellent in his last three games averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game. In those three games, he also has scored at least one touchdown. Counterpart Zach Moss had a brutal fumble in last week’s game, which allowed Brown to take on more work. Cleveland has allowed 137.3 rushing yards per game which bodes well for Brown and the Bengals.
Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns (DraftKings: $4.8, Fanduel: $5.6K)
Jerry Jeudy has been boom or bust in his first season with the Browns. He is now the de facto number-one receiver after the Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills. Jeudy should get plenty of targets against a suspect Bengals defense that has allowed 356 total yards per game this season.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns DFS Sit ‘Ems
On the flip side, here are a few players we will be sitting in this one.
Zach Moss, Running Back, Cincinnati Bengals (DraftKings: $5.8, Fanduel: $6.7K)
Zach Moss hasn’t officially lost his starting job, but with the way Chase Brown is playing, his touches will be decreased. Moss was benched last week after a fumble and didn’t see the field the rest of the game. Brown has a bit more burst and has a knack for making big plays when he touches the ball. Moss can be left out of your lineup for this week’s matchup.
Nick Chubb, Running Back, Cleveland Browns (DraftKings: $6K, Fanduel: $6.8K)
Nick Chubb has made another impressive comeback after a devastating injury. He is slated to make his season debut this week but the coaching staff has already eluded to him being eased into action. It’s a great comeback story for Chubb but his limited carries aren’t enough to warrant starting him this week.
Total Apex Lock of the Game
Ja’Marr Chase, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (DraftKings: $8.4K, Fanduel: $9.3K)
As frustrating as this season has been for the Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase continues to put up ridiculous fantasy numbers. He is averaging 18.25 fantasy points per game this season and will matchup against the Browns, whose defense has allowed the 10th most fantasy points to wide receivers this season. Chase should be started every week but this week will be another massive fantasy output for the superstar.
Total Apex Fade of the Game
Deshaun Watson, Quarterback, Cleveland Browns (DraftKings: $4.9K, Fanduel: $6.8K)
Deshaun Watson is not living up to his $230 million fully guaranteed contract. He’s been terrible in what has been a trainwreck season for the Cleveland Browns. Watson is averaging a measly 11 fantasy points per game this season. He should be faded in all fantasy formats for the foreseeable future.
Conclusion
Divisional games are typically close games and this should be no different. The Bengals and Browns have both had their struggles this season but both teams need a win to have any chance at making the playoffs. A potential stack to start with would be Ja’Marr Chase, Jerry Jeudy, and Chase Brown to give you a win this week.
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