Denzel Ward Fantasy

The Cleveland Browns activated cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Kevin Johnson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to a source. Nobody expects Cleveland's defense to be able to slow down the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round on Sunday, but getting Ward and Johnson back will at least give them a fighter's chance. The 23-year-old Ward will likely be tasked with trying to limit All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill this weekend. The former fourth overall pick out of Ohio State was a Pro Bowler in his rookie season in 2018 and has 46 combined tackles, two interceptions and 18 passes defensed in 12 games this year. The Browns Defense is nothing more than a low-cost contrarian play in DFS against KC.

Jan. 13th • 11:35 AM

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) has been given the thumbs up to play in Sunday's contest versus the Giants after having been sidelined for the previous three games. Ward's return is a massive addition for fantasy managers eyeing the Browns Defense, as Ward has served as Cleveland's top corner this year, having defended a career-high 15 passes through his first 10 games, while having accrued 38 tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. His presence on the defensive side of the ball could cut into the fantasy upside of Giants receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton, as Ward has played 97 percent or higher of the team's snaps in nine of his 10 appearances in 2020.

Dec. 20th • 7:15 PM

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Titans. The Browns are getting All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett back from the COVID-19 list this weekend, but they'll be thin in the secondary without Ward around. Cleveland will still have a difficult time trying to slow down the NFL's rushing leader in Derrick Henry on Sunday, and wide receiver A.J. Brown should have no problems returning WR1 value for his fantasy managers as well. The Browns Defense has been pretty solid in the fantasy realm in 2020, but this weekend isn't a time in which you should trust them to your starting lineups. Ward has 38 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions, 15 passes defensed and a forced fumble in 10 games this season.

Dec. 4th • 5:55 PM