Chase McLaughlin Fantasy

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made both of his extra points in a 26-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The veteran kicker, who missed Week 16's game while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, was not asked to attempt a field goal in the loss. McLaughlin has struggled this season, hitting just 15 of 21 field goals. He will finish off the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.

Jan. 3rd • 11:56 PM

The Cleveland Browns activated kicker Chase McLaughlin, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, cornerback Greg Newsome II and center JC Tretter from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. With McLaughlin and the others ready to return for Week 17 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, the Browns released Chris Naggar, who filled in for Cleveland on Christmas Day with McLaughlin on the COVID list. McLaughlin has been in a slump recently before missing Week 16, and he has made only 71.4% of his 21 field-goal attempts in 14 games this year. He's been much better on extra points (31-for-32), but considering his recent poor form and the fact that he's coming off a bout with COVID, fantasy managers should be looking elsewhere at the position this week.

Dec. 30th • 1:09 PM

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out for Saturday's matchup vs. Green Bay. McLaughlin will now head to the Reserve/COVID-19 list, paving the way for Chris Naggar to serve as the team's kicker in Week 16. McLaughlin has battled through a rough patch over the past four weeks, making just two of his six field goal attempts (while also missing an extra point in that stretch). There hasn't been much fantasy fervor behind McLaughlin this season, with fantasy managers having ample time to find suitable replacements. When Naggar lines up to kick, it will mark the first scoring attempt of his NFL career.

Dec. 24th • 1:23 PM