Ford looked good in Week 13 at Denver with nine carries for 41 yards and one catch for 21 yards on one target. He's now scored at least 7.2 PPR points in two of his past three games, and he could be a flex option in deeper leagues while sharing touches with Nick Chubb. And if Chubb were to miss any time then Ford could be a flex option in all leagues. Ford is worth adding in all leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Gains 62 yards on 10 touches
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Ford rushed nine times for 41 yards while catching his lone target for 21 yards in Monday's 41-32 loss to Denver.
Ford finished as the Browns' leading rusher while tying starter Nick Chubb in carries. The latter benefited from a receiving touchdown late in Monday's defeat, but Ford got extra run in the second half with the Browns playing from behind in the high-scoring affair. Ford has been getting enough work to warrant consideration in deeper formats ahead of Sunday's rematch against the Steelers (20-59-2 versus PIT in Week 12).
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Sleeper RBs
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This should be a game where Ford is involved in the passing game since Denver is among the worst teams at defending running backs out of the backfield. Nine running backs this season have scored at least 6.8 PPR points against the Broncos with just their receiving totals alone, and Ford recently had four catches for 29 yards on four targets in Week 11 at New Orleans. He's a risky flex option, but if Ford gets work in the passing game, then he'll be useful, given how Denver struggles to defend running backs out of the backfield.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Ford could be a sleeper in Week 13 at Denver if the Browns use him in the passing game. The Broncos struggle with pass-catching running backs, and nine running backs this season have scored at least 6.8 PPR points with just their receiving totals alone. Ford had four catches for 29 yards on four targets in Week 11 at New Orleans, and hopefully, he's a prime target for Jameis Winston in Week 13. Ford is worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Five touches in win
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Ford carried four times for 19 yards and caught his lone target for eight yards in Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers in Week 12. He also returned three kickoffs for 72 yards.
Ford watched Nick Chubb handle the bulk of the duty on a snowy and windy night in Cleveland. With Chubb getting stronger each week since coming back from a knee injury, there hasn't been much opportunity for Ford to shine. He has 11 carries for 34 yards and six catches for 39 yards over the last three games since returning from a hamstring injury.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Week 12 Waiver Priority List
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Ford will continue to operate as the No. 2 running back in Cleveland behind Nick Chubb, and Ford is worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB. He will hopefully have a prominent role in the passing game, and he had four catches for 29 yards on four targets in Week 11 at New Orleans, along with five carries for 10 yards. His value would clearly increase if something were to happen to Chubb, but maybe Ford can turn into a flex option in PPR as the season goes on.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Three touches in return
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Ford gained five yards on two carries and caught one of three targets for two yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers.
The Chargers' defense came as advertised and shut down all aspects of Cleveland's offense. Ford, who was returning from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, couldn't find any more room to run than starter Nick Chubb (15 carries, 39 yards). With the Browns down by three scores at halftime, Ford wound up as the backfield leader in playing time (36 snaps). The loss was another in a disappointing season for Cleveland, and the team figure to be sellers at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, having already shipped out Amari Cooper (wrist). That could mean Chubb is on the block, as he's coming back from a serious knee injury and is in the final year of his contract. If the team moves on from Chubb, then Ford would be in line to start for the rest of the season.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Another limited practice
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Ford (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ford has missed two straight games, but his limited participation in practices last Friday and to kick off Week 9 prep suggest that he has a chance to suit up this weekend against the Chargers. That said, with Nick Chubb having reclaimed the top job in Cleveland's backfield, Ford's fantasy upside will have taken a notable hit whenever he makes his return to action.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Sitting out another practice
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Ford (hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Unless he's able to get back on the field in some capacity Friday, Ford will likely be ruled out for a second straight game heading into Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. Before exiting the Browns' Week 6 loss to the Eagles with the hamstring injury, Ford had been serving as Cleveland's lead option out of the backfield, but he'll likely have to settle for a secondary role behind the now-healthy Nick Chubb once he's ready to play again.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Not practicing Wednesday
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Ford (hamstring) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ford, who missed this past Sunday's loss to the Bengals, will have two more opportunities to practice ahead of this weekend's game against the Ravens. If he's available for the contest, Ford would presumably be in line to step into a complementary role in Cleveland's backfield, with Nick Chubb having returned from the PUP list to make his season debut Week 7.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Won't play against Bengals
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Ford (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Ford, who didn't practice this week, will thus target a potential return to action in Week 8 against the Ravens. In his absence Sunday, some combo Nick Chubb (knee, questionable) -- who's expected to be activated from the PUP list this weekend -- D'Onta Foreman, and Pierre Strong are in line to handle Cleveland's backfield duties versus Cincinnati.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Ford (hamstring) is not present at the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Ford has been deemed week-to-week since being forced out of Cleveland's loss to the Eagles in Week 6 due to a hamstring injury, and he hasn't practiced in any capacity since. With Ford trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Bengals, the Browns have expressed optimism that Nick Chubb (knee) will be able to come off the PUP list and make his season debut. Both D'Onta Foreman (groin) and Pierre Strong also remain available to contribute out of the backfield.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Deemed week-to-week by coach
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Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Ford (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Ford was injured in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles. He's unlikely to play Week 7 against the Bengals, though more information on that front will surface when the Browns resume practicing Wednesday. Cleveland is well-positioned to weather a potential absence from Ford, as Nick Chubb (knee) is on track to come off the PUP list and make his season debut Sunday. Additionally, the Browns have D'Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong in the backfield.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: RBs to Sit
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Ford scored at least 15.5 PPR points in two games this season, but he also scored 10 PPR points or less in three outings, including Week 5 at Washington. Even though Nick Chubb (knee) remains out for Week 6, I'm still hesitant to trust Ford. This isn't an easy matchup against the Eagles, who have allowed only one touchdown to a running back this year. I like Ford as a flex option as best in the majority of leagues in Week 6.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: RBs to Start
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Ford's time is running out as the starting running back for the Browns, with Nick Chubb (knee) close to making his 2024 debut. Ford will remain the lead running back in Week 5, and he has a great matchup against the Commanders, who are No. 11 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. Washington has allowed one running back each week to score at least 16.5 PPR points, and I'm hopeful Ford can keep that streak alive. It helps that Ford has also scored at least 15.5 PPR points in two of four games this year.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Set to play in Week 4
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Ford (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Las Vegas, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ford followed up Wednesday's DNP and Thursday's limited session with a full practice to wrap up Week 4 prep, thus paving the way for him to continue leading the Browns backfield. Through three games on the campaign, he's tallied 39 touches for 203 yards from scrimmage and one TD, while No. 2 RB D'Onta Foreman has a 17-56-0 line, respectively. Ford thus is the Browns' unquestioned top runner for as long as Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the reserve/PUP list, and the former will be taking on a Raiders defense Sunday that has given up a league-worst 5.6 YPC to opposing running backs this season.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Sleeper RBs
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Ford is expected to play despite dealing with a knee injury in practice this week, and he has a great matchup against Las Vegas. The Raiders are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Ford will hopefully perform like he did in Week 1 against Dallas when he scored 18.9 PPR points. Since then, he's combined for 17.4 PPR points against Jacksonville and the Giants, but this is a good matchup to get him back on track. Four running backs have scored at least 11 PPR points against Las Vegas this season, and the Raiders have allowed four total touchdowns to running backs in three games. Ford is worth using as a low-end starter or flex in all leagues.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Limited in return to practice
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Ford (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
After logging no reps in Wednesday's session, Ford took a step forward in his recovery from the knee issue by increasing his practice activity. He'll likely still need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game in Las Vegas, but at this stage of the week, Ford appears to be trending toward suiting up.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Sits out practice with knee injury
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Ford (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ford is managing a knee injury to begin the week, but he still has two additional opportunities to practice Thursday and Friday before the Browns potentially give him a designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Pierre Strong (hamstring) also didn't practice Wednesday, while Nick Chubb (knee) is ineligible to come off the PUP list until Week 5 at the earliest. D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell as the team's only healthy running backs at the moment.
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Browns' Jerome Ford: Managing knee injury
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Ford isn't expected to practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Ford played 53 of the Browns' 67 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants, finishing with 10 carries for 37 yards and three catches for 33 yards in the contest. The Browns haven't revealed whether Ford's knee issue is anything that will affect his status for Week 4, but if he's unable to play Sunday against the Raiders, D'Onta Foreman would likely serve as Cleveland's lead option on the ground.
