Brandon Weeden struggled mightily during the Cleveland Browns' loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He averaged 4.8 yards per attempt for a second straight game, going 20-for-37 passing for 176 yards, two interceptions and zero touchdowns.
Brandon Weeden turns in ugly fantasy outing in loss to Ravens
Brandon Weeden went 20-for-37 passing for 176 yards with two interceptions and zero touchdowns during the Browns’ loss to the Ravens on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Weeden has passed for less than 200 yards in two straight games after seven consecutive games with at least 231 yards. He threw his first interceptions since Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fantasy Impact: Weeden had been playing well up until Week 8, throwing six touchdowns over his three games prior. In fact, he can be excused for his 129-yard performance last week in a wind and rain-marred game against the San Diego Chargers. There is no defending his ugly performance against what was a reeling Ravens squad, however.
Weeden may still be a solid backup/QB2 over the second half of the season. The rookie is tough to recommend as a starting option in standard formats unless you are in a bind due to a bye week or injuries.
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