Cleveland Browns
Travis Benjamin (Wide Receiver): Benjamin continues to be the number 1 wide receiver in the Browns offense and should continue to see most of this offense run through him. Benjamin will have a tough time against this Rams defense but is a solid flex option.
Gary Barnidge (Tight End): Barnidge has been on an absolute tear since he broke out and last week was no exception after he hauled in 2 touchdowns. This week he will have his hands full with the St. Louis line backers and safeties, expect his numbers to take a hit accordingly.
Duke Johnson/Isaiah Crowell (Running Backs): Johnson is clearly the better passing down running back than Crowell and is a solid option as the 3rd target in this Browns passing offense. Crowell on the other hand is simply a ground and pound rusher who rarely gets looks in the passing game. So far this season Crowell has just set up defenses for Johnsons big runs. The running backs should have no room at all to operate against the Rams imposing defense.
St. Louis Rams
Todd Gurley (Running Back): Gurley is looking for a special game especially as the Rams are coming off of their bye. The Browns run defense is atrocious so Gurley should have no problems putting up big numbers after being fully rested.
Tavon Austin (Wide Receiver): Austin is a little banged up and did not practice Thursday which is usually a bad sign for a guy coming off a bye week. If he plays expect him to be extremely limited.
