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The Ravens are rolling into their win-streak window, healthy and hitting stride at the right time. The Browns, while gritty and competitive, simply lack the offensive firepower to keep up—but still offer a few bright spots for fantasy managers.
Defense? Yeah… maybe not this week.
Quick Start Table
| Player | Team | Fantasy Rating | Start / Sit | Notes |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Start | Multiple-TD upside vs vulnerable secondary |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Start | 80+ yards & TD likely |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Start | Browns struggle vs speed WRs |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | ⭐⭐⭐ | Flex/Start | TD-dependent but trending up |
| Isaiah Likely | BAL | ⭐⭐⭐ | Sleeper | Sneaky usage spike incoming |
| DeAndre Hopkins | BAL | ⭐ | Sit | Not enough targets since Lamar’s return |
| Rashod Bateman | BAL | ⭐ | Sit | Too inconsistent to trust |
| Quinshon Judkins | CLE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Start | Heavy volume keeps him fantasy relevant |
| Harold Fanning | CLE | ⭐⭐⭐ | Start | Red-zone usage trending up |
| David Njoku | CLE | ⭐⭐⭐ | Flex | Only reliable pass-catcher |
| Jerry Jeudy | CLE | ⭐⭐ | Flex with caution | Only if hit hard by byes |
| Dillon Gabriel | CLE | ⭐ | Sit | Low volume, TD-dependent |
| Browns Defense | CLE | ⭐ | Sit | Outmatched vs Ravens |
Matchup Breakdown
Baltimore Ravens – Start With Confidence
The Ravens are finding their identity at the perfect time, and this matchup gives them every opportunity to keep the momentum rolling. Cleveland plays tough, but they simply don’t have the offensive punch to push the Ravens off script. Expect Baltimore to control the pace and dominate possession.
Start: Lamar Jackson
Lamar is in full command of this offense again, and the Browns defense—while physical—has been vulnerable against dynamic QBs. Expect multiple scores and 250+ all-purpose yards. If you have Lamar, you’re starting him, no questions asked.
Start: Derrick Henry
Henry is finally being unleashed in the Ravens system. The Browns can be bullied on the ground, and this is a classic “feed the King” game. Expect 80 yards and a score, with upside for more if the Ravens get ahead early.
Start: Zay Flowers
Flowers owns this WR room and is heating up at the perfect time. He’s been great even without a true WR2 to soften coverage for him. Expect 90 yards and a TD, even in a tough matchup. Start him everywhere.
💪 Flex: Mark Andrews
Andrews found the end zone last week and looks like he’s climbing out of his early-season slump. He still needs TDs to hit ceiling numbers, but the matchup suggests he’ll get opportunities. Low-end TE1 with upside.
Fantasy Football Start’em, Sit’em: Mark Andrews, David Njoku, Cade Otton Via Fantasy Pros
Sleeper: Isaiah Likely
This is the time of year that Likely tends to blow up. The Ravens badly need a second pass-catching option to emerge, and Likely is the most explosive candidate. Deep-league players should take notice.
Sit: DeAndre Hopkins
Nuk has been quiet—and the targets simply aren’t there with Lamar running this version of the offense. Until he returns to 7–9 targets a game, he’s a sit.
Sit: Rashod Bateman
Bateman just hasn’t put it together. The usage, separation, and consistency aren’t there.
Bench until further notice.
Cleveland Browns
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The Browns remain competitive because of effort and coaching—but fantasy relevance?
That’s a different story.
Start: Quinshon Judkins
When Judkins gets 20+ carries, he produces. The Ravens defense—oddly enough—has been inconsistent against the run this year. If the Browns want to hang around, Judkins is the key. Strong RB2 play this week.
Start: Harold Fanning
Fanning has been a slow-burn breakout. His role has grown rapidly, and Cleveland is doing everything they can to get the ball in his hands. Expect 45–50 yards and a red-zone score opportunity.
💪 Flex: David Njoku
Njoku continues to be one of the most important weapons on this offense. He’s seeing consistent usage and should be heavily involved in a game where Cleveland will be playing catch-up.
Solid TE1/flex option.
💪 Flex with Caution: Jerry Jeudy
Jeudy may see volume, but the efficiency hasn’t been there. Only use if you’re dealing with byes or injuries.
Sit: Dillon Gabriel
Judkins will carry the workload. Gabriel is TD-or-bust, and this is a tough defense to gamble on. Sit him.
Sit: Browns Defense
They’ve played tough all year but are overmatched in this particular matchup.
Do not start them against a Ravens offense hitting stride.
