Josh Gordon led the Browns in receiving in Week 5 against the Bills, hauling in four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown on six targets. Gordon’s lone score came on a pass that was initially tipped and bobbled, but he was able to maintain possession while getting two steps inbounds.
Josh Gordon pays off for fantasy owners in Week 5
While Josh Gordon put up good numbers on Thursday night, he left plenty of points on the table. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Brian Hoyer’s first pass of the game to Gordon hit him in the hands on a post route, but it was dropped. Gordon had the potential on it to break away for a huge score. He missed another pass that went straight through his hands on an intended bubble screen.
Fantasy impact: It's tough to be frustrated with his stat line, but Gordon could've finished with a monster night. His first target looked like it could have turned into a 90-yard touchdown.
There’s no denying his talent. Gordon caught his fourth pass on an out route, as he had time to adjust his facemask while shaking off a defender. Hoyer suffered a knee injury, but Brandon Weeden is still intent on pushing the ball downfield to Gordon, whose value continues to rise.
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