The Cleveland Browns will have a revamped offense when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Among the biggest changes is Kenny Britt opening as the No. 1 receiver for an offense devoid of pass catchers.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 1: Kenny Britt
Will Kenny Britt shine in his Browns debut? We break down the fantasy implications.
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Britt was Cleveland’s big offseason acquisition at receiver, so he figures to get a heavy workload against a stingy Pittsburgh defense, which added Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden recently.
Britt was a a consistent fantasy producer for the Los Angeles Rams last year, despite that offense being a disaster. He will likely do the same in Cleveland, but do not expect it to happen right away.
Fantasy Impact: Britt will face a Steelers defense that allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2016. He will also be getting targets from rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer. This makes Britt a risky fantasy play this week, and you are probably better off keeping him benched.
Recommendation: Sit
