Cleveland Browns
Duke Johnson (Running Back): Browns head coach, Mike Pettine has stated Johnson needs more touches so it is likely his targets or carries will increase this week. Johnson has been the most productive back on this roster so even if he is not the starter he should see the most touches. Johnson will be expected to produce against a defense that gives up the 14th most fantasy points to running backs.
Travis Benjamin (Wide Receiver): Benjamin was locked down in coverage against the Cardinals so he was unable to produce his typical amount of fantasy points. This week he faces another stiff test as the Bengals defense has given up the 10th fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. This marks his 3rd consecutive week of being locked down by opposing defenses. Fantasy owners should temper their expectations for Benjamin, especially with Johnny Manziel at quarterback.
Gary Barnidge (Tight End): Barnidge has faced the 2 toughest defenses in the NFL in the past two weeks and has hauled in double digit fantasy points. Barnidge has proven himself to be matchup proof as he continues to produce at a high level.
Cincinnati Bengals
Giovani Bernard/Jeremy Hill (Running Back): Bernard and Hill should have a field day against the Browns defense. They have given up the most points to opposing running backs so either one of these players have the ability to put up some big points. Hill has been named the starter all year and has only produced like a number 1 back a handful of times. Bernard has been the workhorse when the Bengals are behind so it is likely this will be Hill's week to put up points.
A.J. Green (Wide Receiver): Cleveland has allowed 15 total touchdowns through the air so it should be pretty easy for Green to get open in this game. Green had a season high in targets in week 8 and this game should get out of hand pretty quickly. Green may not put up a ton of points but he should be able to deliver a solid performance.
Tyler Eifert (Tight End): The Browns secondary is beatable and he is Andy Dalton's safety net. The only problem is Dalton should have enough time to get some good deep throws to his wide receivers. The offense should also run the ball on early downs making Eifert's chances a bit smaller. Still it is a great matchup and he should find some production this week.
Andy Dalton (Quarterback): Dalton struggled after his bye week throwing 2 picks and only 1 touchdown. Cleveland is not a scary defense by any means so he should feel comfortable airing it out. Dalton has had a tendency to fall into heavy turnover streaks so this game should be telling of how he plays for the remainder of the season.
