Dawgs By Nature

Former second-round pick worked out for the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday alongside three other receivers, including Gage Larvadain.

Undersized WR had a strong training camp with the Browns but was released; remains unsigned after one workout with another team; competed with Malachi Corley and Gage Larvadain for the final receiver role in Cleveland for 2026.

5'8" undersized receiver signed to Ravens practice squad after 2025 season with Browns (13 games, 7 catches, 71 yards); competed with Malachi Corley and Luke Floriea for final receiver role in Cleveland for 2026; also returned 24 punts in 2025.

Eric Gray was signed to the practice squad, adding depth to the running back room following Dylan Sampson's injury.

Jaleel McLaughlin was signed to the active roster following Dylan Sampson's placement on injured reserve, positioning him as a potential replacement in the Browns' backfield.

Dylan Sampson was ruled out during Week 1 and subsequently placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, indicating a serious injury that will sideline him for multiple weeks and remove him from fantasy consideration.

In Week 1, Deshaun Watson to Denzel Boston led the NFL in air yards, indicating significant downfield volume and target opportunity early in the season.

Whiteheart played 20 snaps (39% snap share) and caught 1 pass for 14 yards on 1 target in Week 1. The source notes he caught the opening pass but didn't have anything else come his way, suggesting limited offensive involvement despite his playing time. He was the second tight end getting reps alongside Fannin.

Fannin played 42 snaps (82% snap share) and caught 2 passes for 21 yards on 3 targets in Week 1. The source criticizes his usage, noting he wasn't even looked at until late in the second half despite his high snap count, calling this approach ridiculous. This suggests a disconnect between his playing time and actual offensive involvement.

Wallace received 15 snaps (29% snap share) in Week 1 with no stats registered. The source expresses surprise at his offensive involvement, noting he did not expect Wallace to be involved in the offense at all. He out-snapped Isaiah Bond, who had seemed to have a solid camp for Cleveland, suggesting an unexpected role in the receiver rotation.

Jeudy played 32 snaps (63% snap share) and caught 2 passes for 26 yards on 4 targets in Week 1. He was the third-most targeted receiver on the team but did not receive the same level of involvement or grading recognition as Boston or Concepcion.

Concepcion played 35 snaps (69% snap share) and caught 4 passes for 43 yards on 5 targets while also recording 3 carries for 15 yards (5.0 YPC) and 1 fumble. The source explicitly states that despite his fumble, Concepcion was utilized in a variety of ways like he was in the preseason and was the most involved receiver by far based on touches. He received a high 60s PFF grade, making him the team's second-highest graded offensive player. His multi-faceted usage suggests a featured role in the offense.

Boston played 47 snaps (92% snap share) and caught 2 passes for 59 yards and 1 TD on 4 targets in Week 1. The source highlights his frame and notes that Browns quarterbacks will be confident throwing his direction, expecting either a contested catch or no interception. Boston received a high 60s PFF grade, making him the team's third-highest graded offensive player. His deep ball touchdown reception demonstrates the confidence in his ability to win contested situations.

Sanders played 18 snaps (35% snap share) as the backup running back in Week 1, recording 1 carry for 1 yard (1.0 YPC) and 3 catches for 25 yards on 3 targets. He saw meaningful receiving work despite limited rushing opportunity, suggesting a pass-catching role in the backup role.

Judkins led the Browns backfield in Week 1 with 33 snaps (65% snap share), carrying the ball 12 times for 33 yards (2.8 YPC) and catching 2 passes for 17 yards on 2 targets. The source notes there was nothing special about his rushing performance and attributes the limited production partly to Jacksonville's strong run defense and the Browns being blown out early, which made it difficult to rely on the running game. His backup Dylan Sampson is now out with an injury.

Watson completed 16-of-22 (72.7%) for 205 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT with 6 carries for 38 yards (6.3 YPC) and 1 fumble in Week 1 loss to Jacksonville. Despite a decent stat line, the source criticizes Watson as turnover-prone and unable to put points on the board; after four seasons with Cleveland, the narrative is one of cherry-picking highlights rather than sustained improvement. The source notes Watson is not tentative about running post-Achilles injuries and had some nice scrambles and a well-thrown deep ball in garbage time, but frames these as insufficient given his track record of empty scoring halves and lack of offensive production.

Browns QB's Week 1 performance validated pre-season concerns about his passing game; there was limited positivity heading into the season about Watson and the passing game, and that pessimism was clearly borne out in the loss to Jacksonville.

Dylan Sampson's injury status remains unclear and up in the air following Week 1, creating depth chart uncertainty for the running back position.

HC Todd Monken is moving on with QB Deshaun Watson still as his starter despite the Browns' lackluster Week 1 loss. Monken has not switched quarterbacks, confirming Watson's job security for at least the immediate future, though his performance and home crowd reception remain under scrutiny heading into Week 2.

Watson's Week 1 film against Jacksonville told a pessimistic story to fans and media despite a non-horrible stat line; HC Todd Monken's optimistic reading of the film contrasts sharply with external perception of poor performance. Monken committed to Watson as starting QB despite the lousy Week 1 showing, but the performance and continued backing will magnify scrutiny on both the offense and Watson's play going forward.

Zay Flowers had 150 receiving yards in Week 1 as the Ravens dominated, but a hamstring issue popped up that, while not expected to be long-term, is notable for a speedster and could impact his availability going forward.

Lamar Jackson threw for 324 yards in Week 1 as the Ravens dominated the Steelers with four straight touchdowns between the first and second quarter, establishing Baltimore as the most dominant of the three winning AFC North teams.

Hotshot rookie Jakobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist in Week 1 and could miss significant time, creating a major concern for the Ravens' depth at his position heading into Week 2.

Despite leading the Bengals to victory in Week 1, star receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a notably quiet game with just two catches for 12 yards, suggesting limited offensive volume or coverage adjustments despite Cincinnati's defensive improvement.

Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards in Week 1 as the Ravens dominated the Steelers, establishing himself as a key contributor to Baltimore's offensive dominance with four straight touchdowns between the first and second quarter putting the Ravens up 28-6.

Starting as third-stringer for the Steelers in Week 1, Cooper Rush completed just 12 of 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, including a back-breaking pick-6 that limited Pittsburgh's offensive output despite a solid defensive performance.

In Week 1 against the Bengals, Mayfield completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions, but willed the team back into the game with five carries for 30 yards and a touchdown; however, he handed the game to Cincinnati with three fumbles, highlighting critical turnover issues that will be a focal point heading into Week 2.

Despite statistically acceptable performance, film review reveals significant concerns with Deshaun Watson's decision-making and aggression: he held the ball too long, lacked decisiveness, and avoided deep shots downfield. The source notes Watson takes what the defense gives him rather than attacking vertically, which limits the Browns offense to a low ceiling despite talent additions to the receiving corps and offensive line.

Rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston recorded a touchdown reception in the Browns' season opener against Jacksonville, demonstrating early offensive production despite the team's overall lackluster performance.

Watson threw an interception on his third pass attempt of the first quarter, setting the tone for a disappointing game. He finished 16 of 22 with 205 yards, 1 INT, and 1 TD; while the stat line is not particularly concerning on its surface, much of the production came in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of reach (Browns trailed 31-0 at one point). His lack of production and inability to run the offense effectively were cited as major factors in Cleveland's 34-10 loss to Jacksonville.

Watson struggled in his return to action in Week 1 against Jacksonville, with the source noting he took unusually long drops out of shotgun (back foot hitting 13+ yards behind the line of scrimmage), creating blocking angles that were nearly impossible for offensive linemen to execute. While HC Todd Monken declined to throw Watson under the bus post-game, the performance was characterized as sloppy and out of ideas, with the Browns dominated from the opening drive and the Jaguars able to pull starters early in the second half.

Deshaun Watson's poor Week 1 performance against Jacksonville (34-10 loss) is a red flag for his fantasy outlook. The source states that "People expected QB Deshaun Watson to make mistakes, and he lived up to that, continuing to suck the life out of the team and fanbase." This negative assessment of his play and impact on team morale suggests Watson is a fade candidate going forward, particularly as the Browns face a 7.5-point road underdog situation in Week 2.

Baker Mayfield faces a revenge-game matchup against his former team, the Cleveland Browns, in Week 2. The source notes that Mayfield "kept trying to will his team back" in Tampa's 33-27 loss to Cincinnati and will "continue his gritty efforts at home when he seeks revenge on his former team, the Browns," suggesting he has this game "especially circled." This narrative context and home-field advantage add motivational upside for Mayfield's fantasy performance in a game where the Buccaneers are favored (Browns are 7.5-point underdogs).

Bond was targeted but did not record a catch in the game, finishing with zero receptions despite being listed among the Browns' projected weapons.

Concepcion was targeted four times but the source questions the quality of Watson's throws to him, specifically noting a lame duck deep ball in the second quarter that went to Concepcion.

Fannin was underutilized despite being a projected weapon for the Browns, finishing with just two catches in the offensive collapse. Watson nearly threw an interception attempting to hit him on a third-and-six.

Jeudy was targeted but underutilized, finishing with just two catches despite being one of the Browns' projected weapons. He had a 20-yard reception early and an 11-yard reception before halftime but was not a factor in the offense overall.

Watson was dreadful for most of the game, starting poorly with an early interception to LB Foyesade Oluokun on the Browns' first possession after driving to Jacksonville's 33-yard line. He was nearly picked off again on a third-and-six attempting to hit TE Harold Fannin, fumbled (recovered), and threw a lame duck deep to WR KC Concepcion in the second quarter. His only bright spot was a TD pass to Denzel Boston with 1:52 left in the game.

Rookie Boston scored his first NFL touchdown on an excellent catch on a deep ball late in the game. He finished with four targets, two catches for 59 yards, and a 29.5-yard average per reception, showing promise despite limited opportunities throughout the game.

Sanders impressed on kickoff returns despite not being the starter; three kickoff returns for 130 yards with 43.3 yards per return, including a 74-yard return in the third quarter and a 37-yard return in the fourth quarter. He took over after Dylan Sampson became injured early in the game.