Cleveland Browns beat writer Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland guessed Ben Tate will handle roughly 15 touches per game upon his return from a knee injury. Tate suffered the injury in Week 1 and has not played the past two weeks. The Browns are on a bye in Week 4 and will play the Tennessee Titans in Week 5.
Fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on the Browns backfield
Ben Tate is going to get his carries held in check upon his return and Isaiah Crowell is on the rise. We break down the fantasy implications.
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In other news, Isaiah Crowell worked ahead of Terrance West in practice Wednesday, which shouldn't be a surprise. Crowell has been the better back since training camp began and he boasts a fantastic 5.2 yards-per-carry average on the season. He also has three touchdowns on the ground, which ranks first in the NFL (tied with five others).
Fantasy impact: It’s a messy situation, but the Browns are actually moving the ball and it’s definitely worth monitoring. They rank 10th in rushing yards per game and are 11th in points per game on the season. Crowell shouldn’t be sitting on any waiver wires and he could be a solid RB2 against a struggling Tennessee team in Week 5. Tate also should be owned everywhere.
