We'll see if David Njoku (knee) plays in Week 8 at New England, but if he remains out for the second week in a row, then consider Fannin a low-end starter in all leagues. Fannin didn't have a big game against Miami in Week 7 like I expected, with only four catches for 36 yards on five targets, but the weather was bad, and Dillon Gabriel only attempted 18 passes. The Patriots allowed four tight ends to score at least 11.3 PPR points this season, and Fannin should have an opportunity to make plays in this matchup.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 9 Streamers (TE Preview)
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If you have the roster spot, add Fannin and stash him through his bye. David Njoku could be dealt before the deadline, and Fannin could be a top-five tight end rest of the season if that happens. He leads the Browns in catches and yards, and he's only three targets behind Jerry Jeudy for the target lead. He's done that while Njoku has still cut into his target share most weeks.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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I want to roster Fannin and David Njoku (54 percent rostered) even though both are on a bye in Week 9. In Week 8 at New England, Fannin had six catches for 62 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and Njoku had four catches for 37 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Fannin has now scored at least 11.3 PPR points in three of his past four games, and Njoku has scored at least 13.7 PPR points in two of his past three outings. For the rest of the season, Fannin and Njoku can both be considered low-end starters in the majority of leagues and should be added for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Hauls in TD against Pats
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Fannin caught six of eight targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots. He added two rushing yards on his lone carry.
The rookie led the Browns in receptions, targets and yards while hauling in a 18-yard TD from Dillon Gabriel in the first quarter. Fannin and fellow tight end David Njoku have emerged as the most reliable downfield options for Gabriel, as wide receivers accounted for just three of his 21 completions on the afternoon. Fannin will take a 38-352-2 line on 51 targets through eight games into a Week 9 bye before facing the Jets in Week 10.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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We'll see if David Njoku (knee) plays in Week 8 at New England, but if he remains out for the second week in a row, then consider Fannin a low-end starter in all leagues. Fannin didn't have a big game against Miami in Week 7 like I expected with only four catches for 36 yards on five targets, but the weather was bad and Dillon Gabriel only attempted 18 passes. The Patriots allowed four tight ends to score at least 11.3 PPR points this season, and Fannin should have an opportunity to make plays in this matchup.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Contrarian DFS Play
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Dillon Gabriel has thrown 85 passes in the Browns' two losses. He threw 18 last week in a bad-weather win. In Week 8, the Browns are touchdown underdogs and facing a defense that is much better against the run than they are against the pass. Fannin could legitimately see double-digit targets and should have his ownership held down by last week's disappointment.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Quiet day despite Njoku absence
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Fannin secured four of five targets for 36 yards in the Browns' 31-6 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
With David Njoku (knee) sidelined, an elevated workload was expected for Fannin. While the rookie did lead the Browns across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, all three numbers were modest on an afternoon where Dillon Gabriel threw for only 116 yards. Fannin does have clear chemistry with his fellow rookie, however, keeping him in play for a Week 8 road matchup against the Patriots.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Team's clear top TE for Week 7
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Fannin could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Dolphins, as Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out.
Fannin has been productive while splitting targets at tight end with Njoku, as the rookie third-round pick out of Bowling Green has two seven-catch performances among his first six NFL games. Fannin could be even busier in Njoku's absence against a Dolphins defense that's one of six units with more than 400 yards allowed to tight ends this season.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Starting Tight Ends
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David Njoku (knee) is not expected to play in Week 7 against Miami, which puts Fannin in a prime spot to be a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues. In two starts with Dillon Gabriel, Fannin has 14 targets for 11 catches, 94 yards and a touchdown, and he scored at least 11.3 PPR points in each outing against Minnesota and Pittsburgh. The Dolphins have allowed four tight ends to score at least 11.5 PPR points this season, including Tyler Warren, Dalton Kincaid, Mason Taylor and Oronde Gadsden II. Fannin could be awesome if Njoku is out as expected.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 7 Streamers (TE Preview)
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Fannin has now scored double-digit Fantasy points in three of his six games and has a matchup against the Dolphins who have been terrible against tight ends. Fannin is a must-start, maybe even top six, tight end if David Njoku is out. If Njoku plays, they are both worthy of ranking as low-end starters. Fannin's rest of season upside if enormous if Njoku misses extended time or gets traded.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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We'll see what happens with David Njoku (knee) heading into Week 7 against Miami, but Fannin should be added in all leagues in case Njoku is out. In Week 6 at Pittsburgh when Njoku was hurt, Fannin had a career game with seven catches for 81 yards on 10 targets, and he scored 15.1 PPR points. He now has 11 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets in two games with Dillon Gabriel, and the matchup against the Dolphins is fantastic since four tight ends have scored at least 11.5 PPR points against Miami this season. Fannin should be added in all leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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We'll see what happens with David Njoku (knee) heading into Week 7 against Miami, but Fannin should be added in all leagues in case Njoku is out. In Week 6 at Pittsburgh when Njoku was hurt, Fannin had a career game with seven catches for 81 yards on 10 targets, and he scored 15.1 PPR points. He now has 11 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets in two games with Dillon Gabriel, and the matchup against the Dolphins is fantastic since four tight ends have scored at least 11.5 PPR points against Miami this season. Fannin should be added in all leagues for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Bright spot in Cleveland offense
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Fannin recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.
Fannin continued to showcase rapport with Dillon Gabriel, as he led the Browns in receptions and yards. He did do the majority of his damage with the Steelers playing conservative defense in the fourth quarter, with 56 of Fannin's yards coming with the Browns down multiple scores. Even with that context, the rapport between Fannin and Gabriel is clear, as Fannin has 11 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown combined between the last two games.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 6 Waiver Priority List
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David Njoku was the top tight end for the Browns in Week 5 against Minnesota in the first game with new quarterback Dillon Gabriel, but Fannin was also productive with four catches for 13 yards and a touchdown on four targets. Fannin still has the potential to be a low-end starter in all leagues, even when Njoku is healthy, and Fannin is worth adding in deeper leagues for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: First career touchdown
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Fannin recorded four receptions on four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Vikings.
Fannin had a mixed performance in Dillon Gabriel's first game under center. He was overshadowed by David Njoku -- who led the team with nine targets -- but was a reliable short-area target for Gabriel. Fannin accounted for the Browns' first touchdown of the day with a one-yard catch midway through the first quarter, also the first of his career. He hasn't shown much upside, but Fannin could emerge as a favorite target of Gabriel in the quick-pass game.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Draws six targets Sunday
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Fannin brought in two of six targets for 24 yards in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed once for one yard.
Fannin posted modest reception and receiving yardage totals, but Joe Flacco continued to target the rookie tight end frequently. The 2025 third-round pick hasn't seen fewer than four targets in any contest, but he's posted just 49 total receiving yards across the last two games after recording a 12-111-0 line in his first two NFL contests. Fannin will try to regain his earlier level of production when the Browns travel to London to face the Vikings in Week 5.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Sleeper TEs
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Fannin gets one more chance to be a low-end starter in all leagues. His production has declined each week after he scored 13.6 PPR points in Week 1 against Cincinnati, and he only had 5.5 PPR points in Week 3 against Green Bay. He also had nine targets against the Bengals, and he combined for nine targets the past two weeks against the Ravens and Packers. This is an easier matchup in Week 4 against the Lions, who are No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. I'd also use David Njoku as a low-end starter in all leagues as well.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Fannin gets one more chance to be a low-end starter in all leagues. His production has declined each week after he scored 13.6 PPR points in Week 1 against Cincinnati, and he only had 5.5 PPR points in Week 3 against Green Bay. He also had nine targets against the Bengals, and he combined for nine targets the past two weeks against the Ravens and Packers. This is an easier matchup in Week 4 against the Lions, who are No. 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. I'd also use David Njoku as a low-end starter in all leagues as well.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Week 4 Streamers (TE Preview)
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I am sure after last week more people will drop Fannin than add him. I get it. Last week was really disappointing. But I still believe in the talent, he still has a 15% target share on an offense that may average 40 attempts per game, and I don't want to give up on a rookie I believed in back in April. If you want to start someone else this week, I get it. But don't forget what Mark Andrews just did to this defense last week.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Limited to three grabs Sunday
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Fannin brought in three of four targets for 25 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Tanin was tied for third in receptions and targets on the Browns for the afternoon while also garnering that slotting in receiving yards. It was Fannin's quietest performance yet in his brief NFL career, but the rookie third-round pick is clearly a key component of the passing attack and could enjoy a bigger role in a Week 4 road matchup against the Lions for which Cleveland figures to have to remain aggressive on offense.
