Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was officially activated from his suspension on Monday and was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Gordon is on track to make his season debut against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12.
Josh Gordon active and ready to begin fantasy season in Week 12
Gordon is practicing in full and should have no limitations in his first game of the season Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Gordon was initially handed a year-long suspension, but appealed and it was reduced to 10 games when the NFL revised its drug policy. He told NFL Network’s Nate Burleson that he lost 10-15 pounds and plans on “tearing this league up.” Gordon led the NFL in receiving yards last season despite missing two games with another suspension.
Fantasy impact: The Falcons plan on using Desmond Trufant to shadow Gordon, and while that's not an easy matchup for a season debut, Gordon is one of the most matchup-proof fantasy assets in the league. At his best, he's up there with Calvin Johnson and Dez Bryant as one of the most talented receivers on the planet. Fantasy owners who stashed him for weeks should finally have their patience rewarded on Sunday. Gordon is an easy WR1 for the stretch run.
