The 2016 Cleveland Browns Fantasy Football Preview

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Aug 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) breaks up a ball intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) during the first quarter as Cleveland Browns tight end Gary Barnidge (82) blocks at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End: Gary Barnidge

Stats: 79 catches, 1,043 receiving yards, 9 TDs; 16 games played

No one saw Gary Barnidge’s breakout season coming in 2015. He more than doubled his career totals in receptions, yards and touchdowns en-route to a Pro Bowl berth. At points last year, Barnidge was posting Rob Gronkowski-like numbers week in and week out.

This season, it is going to be easy for Barnidge to take a step back, especially in a new offense with a new quarterback and additional weapons around him. However, he has quickly established chemistry with RGIII, catching a touchdown in the second preseason game. For a player that gets open as much as Barnidge does, targets will be abundant.

The possibility remains that Barnidge’s performance last year was simply a fluke. He had not produced last year’s stats in his previous seven years in the NFL. However, in what is a very good situation for pass catchers, Barnidge can safely be rostered as a middling TE1.

Next: What We Learned From The Browns Preseason

He is every week starter for one’s fantasy team.

Kicker

Kicker Patrick Murray and the Browns’ defense are not fantasy options. Avoid these positions at all costs.

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