Cleveland Browns running back Ben Tate is listed as probable for Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. Tate is dealing with a knee injury and has missed the past three games. He sustained the injury in the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and had been running well in that game before the injury. He carried the ball six times for 41 yards before going down.
Ben Tate injury update: Browns RB has fantasy value with probable designation
Ben Tate is listed as probable for Week 5. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Browns haven't struggled to run the ball in his absence, however. Cleveland currently ranks No. 9 in the NFL in rushing offense, with 132.7 rushing yards per game. That's thanks to the combination of Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell. West leads the team with 47 carries for 204 yards and two touchdowns, while Crowell has 27 carries for 141 yards and three touchdowns.
Fantasy Impact: Crowell is providing more fantasy value per snap, but once Tate returns, he’ll be the primary ball-carrier. West and Crowell may take more carries from him than they were expected to at the beginning of the season, but Tate will be the starter. With the probable designation, there’s no doubt he’ll be in action against the Titans on Sunday. Tennessee is not particularly good at stopping the run, allowing 127.0 rushing yards per game.
