Cleveland Browns DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. racked up the yardage in his team's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener on Saturday. Strong carried the ball six times for 15 yards while adding two catches for 10 yards in the contest. He also made an impact in the return game as he took the Browns' first kick return 27 yards to set up a field-goal-scoring drive. Strong is stuck behind multiple running backs on the depth chart but he could carve out a decent role if Nick Chubb (knee) isn't ready to play in Week 1 or if Jerome Ford suffers an injury during the season. Strong could also hold some value in fantasy leagues that give points for yardage in the return game, especially with the new dynamic kickoff rules in place.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jamari Thrash made an impressive pro debut in his team's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener on Saturday. Thrash led the Browns in receiving, catching three of his five targets for 43 yards in the contest. He caught all of his passes from second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and ripped off a long reception of 22 yards. The Browns used a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft to select Thrash. While he made a solid debut, he still has a long climb up the depth chart to reach fantasy relevance.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford saw limited action in his team's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener on Saturday. Ford played on just the team's first offensive drive, carrying the ball twice for four yards before calling it a day. With Nick Chubb's status for Week 1 in question, Ford could be slated for a prominent role in the Cleveland offense, especially in the early going, making him a decent value for fantasy managers who wait on the running back position in drafts.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell (quad) was forced to exit early during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The young wideout headed to the locker room in the first half and didn't return. He hauled in his lone target for five yards before exiting the game. Hopefully it's only a minor issue as Bell is battling for a depth spot on this roster. He hasn't done much during his first two seasons and that's unlikely to change in 2024.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 14 of 22 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown, adding three carries for four yards in the Eagles' preseason opener. While it was rumored that the Philadelphia starters would see playing time during the preseason opener, the second-team unit started the game and played into the third quarter, led by the Eagles' offseason addition from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Without any starting receivers to throw to, the 26-year-old failed to throw for over 100 yards despite playing the entire first half and seeing snaps during the first drive of the second half. He was able to hit rookie running back Will Shipley for a seven-yard touchdown pass at the end of the first quarter. Pickett has received praise throughout the offseason but looked just as bland and was unable to complete big plays, something he struggled with in Pittsburgh last season. Luckily for him, there is no real competition for his spot as the No. 2 option for the Eagles, and he should see more playing time next week when the Eagles travel to New England next Thursday.