Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) is considered questionable to suit up on Sunday to face the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. Winston was benched in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after uncorking three more interceptions and is now dealing with a sore right shoulder. The Browns announced earlier this week that Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start this weekend against the Bengals, so if Winston is available, he'll serve as the backup. If he doesn't get the green light, former New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe would be DTR's backup. The 30-year-old Winston initially gave the offense a jolt when Deshaun Watson (Achilles) went down with a season-ending injury, but in the end, his turnover-prone ways were too much to overcome. With Winston heading into free agency after the season, this will be DTR's show in the final three games.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will serve as the backup to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the Week 16 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. This was expected to be the case when the Browns named Thompson-Robinson as the starter early this week. The Browns benched Winston after he threw three interceptions in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In seven starts this year after replacing Deshaun Watson (Achilles), Winston threw for 2,038 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding 12 interceptions and also losing two fumbles. Thompson-Robinson didn't look all that much better in relief last weekend, but the Browns will change it up for at least this week. The matchup is a nice one for DTR in just his fourth career NFL start, but at best, he'll be a desperation QB2 in superflex leagues in the playoffs.
After being benched in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday following three interceptions, Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will lose the starting job to Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the upcoming Week 16 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Winston gave the Browns offense a notable jolt after Deshaun Watson (Achilles) went down with a season-ending injury in Week 8. The 30-year-old veteran signal-caller threw for 2,038 yards and 12 touchdowns in his seven starts, but he also added 12 picks and two fumbles. Winston will be a free agent after the season, and the Browns understandably prefer to get a look at the younger Thompson-Robinson for the final three games of the year. With a great matchup against Cincy, DTR will be in play as a QB2 for those desperate in superflex leagues this week.
Jameis Winston Benched, Replaced By Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston was benched and replaced by Dorian Thompson-Robinson during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. An ugly performance by Winston and his undisputed tendency to turn over the football prompted the Browns' coaching staff to make a quarterback change in the final minutes of Week 15. Winston completed just 16 of his 25 pass attempts for 146 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also took five sacks and lost two yards rushing. Furthermore, the veteran quarterback fumbled, but he recovered the loose ball himself. In his brief appearance leading the offense, Thompson-Robinson didn't fare much better, completing four of nine passes for 18 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He did demonstrate a little more mobility than Winston, adding 18 rushing yards on three attempts. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates on the Browns' quarterback position, as it appears the competition for the starting role has been re-opened.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston turned in a slow performance in a Week 14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing for just 212 yards and two touchdowns. He will look to bounce back at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. The Chiefs have been a decent matchup for opposing quarterbacks this season as they are allowing the 12th-most fantasy points per game to the position. Winston has been an excellent fantasy producer over his six full games and is worth considering as a high-end QB2 for fantasy gamers looking to advance in the first round of the fantasy playoffs.
Despite being officially eliminated from playoff contention with their Week 14 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns are sticking with Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Winston will start this coming Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15, where he'll be a QB2 in superflex leagues against a tough KC defense. While Winston has helped upset the division-rival Baltimore Ravens and Steelers after taking over for Deshaun Watson (Achilles) in Week 8, he's also thrown a league-high nine interceptions since. The Browns are 2-4 with Winston as the starter. Dorian Thompson-Robinson started three games as a rookie in 2023. Fantasy-wise, Winston has given desperate fantasy managers in superflex leagues more upside at the position than Watson did before his Achilles tear.
Jameis Winston Throws Two TDs, Two Interceptions In Week 14 Loss
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston completed 24 of his 41 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions while rushing for 28 yards on four carries in a 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. Winston got the Browns off to a hot start, finding Jerry Jeudy for a 35-yard touchdown to give his team an early 7-3 lead but he struggled to get much going after that as his second touchdown came with the game mostly over about halfway through the fourth quarter. Winston has now thrown for 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the season. He will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at home in Week 15.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is coming off a record-setting game that saw him throw for a team-record 497 yards while tossing four touchdowns and three interceptions against the Denver Broncos. He will look to keep it going on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The Steelers have been a tough matchup for quarterbacks this season as they are allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the position. The Browns have shown that they will throw the ball frequently with Winston under center regardless of the matchup, which keeps the signal-caller on the radar as a mid-range QB2 in fantasy in Week 14.
Jameis Winston Throws Four TDs, Three Interceptions In Monday Night Loss
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston completed 34 of his 58 passes for 497 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions while adding 11 yards on three rushes and a two-point conversion to Jerry Jeudy in a 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 13's Monday night game. Winston gave fans a classic mixed-bag performance as he set a personal and Browns team record with 497 passing yards but also threw two pick-sixes, including a back-breaking one with 1:48 left on the clock and his team needing just a field goal to take the lead. Winston threw two touchdown passes to David Njoku while finding Jerry Jeudy and Nick Chubb for his other two scores. The veteran quarterback has posted big numbers for the Browns this season, throwing for 1,763 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He will be a QB2 in fantasy in Week 14 when the Browns travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston will head on the road to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 13's Monday night game. Winston will look to build upon an exciting underdog win over the Pittsburgh Steelers back in Week 12's Thursday night game. The Broncos represent a tough matchup for Winston as they are allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers this season. Winston has played well for the Browns this season but he will be without one of his top targets as Cedric Tillman (concussion) will not take the field on Monday night. Fantasy managers should treat Winston as a low-end QB2 heading into Week 13.
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