Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge is listed as questionable on the team's injury report.
Gary Barnidge listed as questionable, remains TE1 in fantasy leagues
The Browns’ tight end has been limited in practice due to a rib injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fresh off of signing a contract extension earlier in the week, Barnidge has been limited in practice with a rib injury, although there isn't concern over his status for Sunday's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
The veteran tight end took the practice field all week, albeit at a limited basis, and is in line to take plenty of targets with Travis Benjamin and Brian Hartline -- also at less than 100 percent.
Fantasy impact: Though Barnidge should once again be a primary target in the passing game, he has had mixed results with Johnny Manziel at the helm.
Making matters worse, is that the 49ers are allowing just 5.3 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season, and extra attention could be paid toward Barnidge with Benjamin and Hartline ailing.
Despite the factors against him, Barnidge remains in the TE1 conversation, but fantasy owners have to be prepared for the Week 14 downside that accompanies his weekly upside.
