Who Should I Start? Jerry Jeudy or Chase Claypool

Wednesday, August 6, 12:14 PM

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi reports that Cleveland Browns wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman will not play in the team's preseason opener this Friday against the Carolina Panthers. Jeudy has been healthy during training camp this summer, but Tillman returned to practice last Saturday after leaving practice early the day prior with a minor lower-leg injury. The Browns are playing it safe early in the preseason and won't start quarterback Joe Flacco, either, with him being the strong favorite to start under center to begin the regular season. Jeudy and Tillman should be the team's top two wideouts once the regular season kicks off, with Diontae Johnson vying for WR3 duties. Jeudy established himself as the top dog for the Browns last year with a career season (90-1,229-4) line, but he's merely a WR3/flex in fantasy given Cleveland's QB situation.

Saturday, July 5, 10:37 PM

Free-agent wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe) is hoping to sign with an NFL team. The 2020 No. 49 overall pick was spectacular as a rookie, amassing 62 catches for 873 yards and 11 touchdowns. Since then, he hasn't been as productive. finding the end zone only six times. After stops in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Miami, Claypool was in line to suit up for the Buffalo Bills heading into the 2024 campaign. Unfortunately, he tore a ligament and tendon in his toe before eventually being released by the team. With the injury behind Claypool, he is eager to get back on the field while claiming to be stronger and faster than ever. "I am back to being the strongest and fastest I've ever been and couldn't be more excited to step back out on the field and let my actions speak for themselves," said the 26-year-old. "I deeply and truly believe that the pieces will align, and I will work my way into the position to show off what's been suppressed these last two years." It appears he is more motivated than ever. Although Claypool should see attention from fantasy managers if he signs with a club, he could have a tough time getting close to the level of production he had in his inaugural year. Still, the wideout is worth monitoring in case he ends up inking a deal with a team where he'll have the opportunity to get involved.