This matchup features a Browns team trying to find an offensive rhythm with rookie QB Shedeur Sanders, and a Titans squad leaning on a mix of young playmakers and steady veterans, plus rookie quarterback Cam Ward. With both teams capable of explosive moments but prone to inconsistency, fantasy managers will need to play this one smart.
Start ’Em
Cam Ward — QB, Titans
Ward is still experiencing the rookie roller coaster, but he’s shown enough poise and arm talent to be trusted in a favorable matchup. Expect around 200 yards and at least one touchdown as Tennessee continues opening the playbook for him.
Quinshon Judkins — RB, Browns
Judkins handled the 49ers’ defense surprisingly well. If he can produce against them, he can produce against Tennessee’s competitive but beatable front. Pencil him in for steady volume and a strong chance at a touchdown.
Harold Fannin Jr. — TE, Browns
Fannin found the end zone last week and should remain heavily involved with Sanders, relying on safe, middle-of-the-field targets. His growing chemistry with the rookie QB makes him a strong TE start this week.
Harold Fannin Jr. on Building Off his WK 13 TD Via clevelandbrowns.com
Tony Pollard — RB, Titans (Flex/High-Upside Start)
Pollard averaged 6 yards per carry last week and looked explosive. He has enough juice to punch in a short score, especially if Tennessee gets into rhythm early. A solid flex with upside.
Flex: Gunner Helm & Chimere Dike — Titans (Deep-League)
For deeper formats, both Helm and Dike make sense. They’ve quietly been near the top of Tennessee’s pecking order in terms of targets, especially in neutral game scripts. If you need a sneaky play, these two qualify.
Sit ’Em
Isaiah Bond — WR, Browns
Bond simply isn’t seeing enough consistent production to warrant a start. The usage isn’t matching the talent right now.
David Njoku — TE, Browns
Njoku’s involvement has dipped, and with Fannin emerging as Sander’s preferred tight end in key situations, he’s too risky to plug in this week.
Final Takeaway
With Sanders and Ward sharing a personal connection and competitive drive, this one could get fun and fantasy-relevant, fast. Cleveland’s young offensive pieces offer surprising stability, while Tennessee’s committee approach creates some intriguing deep-league flex options. Expect a gritty, back-and-forth matchup with enough volume to justify several fantasy starters on both sides. Let the friends-turned-rivals battle begin.
