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Sun Oct 11 201518:45Benjamin snagged six passes for 83 yards off of 12 targets in Su...
Benjamin snagged six passes for 83 yards off of 12 targets in Sunday's win over Baltimore.
Benjamin leads the team in targets, yards and touchdowns through five weeks - racking up 32 targets over the past three weeks. Though he is being incorporated more and more in Cleveland's offense with McCown under center, it is worth mentioning that three of his four touchdown receptions came from the arm of Johnny Manziel and the speedy Benjamin has not been used as much of a deep threat with McCown. Benjamin averaged 34 yards per catch on six receptions in the season's first two weeks. In the past three games, he's averaged 12.9 yards per catch on 16 receptions.
Sun Oct 4 201520:36Benjamin (ribs) had six receptions on 10 targets for 79 yards in...
Benjamin (ribs) had six receptions on 10 targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss at San Diego.
Benjamin easily led all Browns' wideouts in receptions and receiving yards, although his three-game touchdown streak came to an end. Despite going scoreless, it was another solid performance from Benjamin, who has shown a good rapport with both Josh McCown and Johnny Manziel. The speedy wideout could be in store for another strong game in Week 5, facing a Ravens' secondary that has been torched this season.
Sun Oct 4 201514:46Benjamin (ribs) listed as active Sunday against Chargers
Benjamin (ribs) is listed as active Sunday against the Chargers.
With 10 catches for 249 yards and four receiving TDs through the Browns' first three games, to go along with a return score, Benjamin has been a fantasy riser of late, though it remains to be seen just how sustainable his current pace is, with Dwayne Bowe possibly cutting into his targets in the coming weeks.
Fri Oct 2 201517:07Benjamin (ribs) listed as probable for Sunday's game against Cha...
Benjamin (ribs) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Chargers, ESPN.com reports.
After having recorded 10 catches for 249 yards and four receiving TDs through the Browns' first three games, to go along with a return score, Benjamin's fantasy stock is on the rise these days. That said, it remains to be seen how sustainable his current pace is, especially if Dwayne Bowe starts being incorporated into the Browns' offense in the coming weeks.
Thu Oct 1 201517:35Benjamin (ribs) practiced fully Thursday
Benjamin (ribs) practiced fully Thursday.
His full participation represents an upgrade over the limited work he turned in on Wednesday, which sets the stage for Benjamin -- an early-season fantasy riser -- to be listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Wed Sep 30 201517:50Benjamin (ribs) limited at Wednesday's practice
Benjamin (ribs) was limited at Wednesday's practice.
With 10 catches for 249 yards and four receiving TDs through the Browns' first three games, to go along with a return score, Benjamin finds himself on the fantasy radar these days, though it remains to be seen just how sustainable his current pace is. In any case, his emergence has turned Dwayne Bowe into a fantasy afterthought.
Sun Sep 27 201519:03Benjamin caught just four of 10 targets for 45 yards and lost fu...
Benjamin caught just four of his 10 targets for 45 yards and lost a fumble, but scored his fifth touchdown of the season in Sunday's loss to Oakland.
Benjamin proved that he could deliver regardless of who was playing quarterback, as he caught a touchdown pass from Josh McCown after picking up three receiving scores courtesy of Johnny Manziel in the season's first two weeks. While this performance wasn't quite as impressive as his three-touchdown showing against the Titans last week, Benjamin continues to make owners very happy.
Sun Sep 20 201517:13Benjamin turned in amazing performance Sunday against Titans, ha...
Benjamin turned in an amazing performance Sunday against the Titans, hauling in three passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and adding a touchdown on a punt return.
Benjamin basically beat the Titans single-handedly, accumulating 269 total yards and three touchdowns between his three receptions and six punt returns. The 25-year-old receiver turned some heads in Week 1 when he hauled in a Johnny Manziel bomb for a touchdown, but he should be universally owned after his unreal performance in Week 2. Benjamin and Manziel have clearly built up a rapport on the deep ball, so it will only take one big connection per game for Benjamin to deliver a productive fantasy week.
Sun Sep 13 201516:39Benjamin had three catches on three targets for 89 yards and tou...
Benjamin had three catches on three targets for 89 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Jets.
Benjamin's touchdown, a 51-yarder, came in the second quarter from Johnny Manziel, who took over for Josh McCown after he was knocked out of the game with a concussion. The touchdown was Manziel's first of his career, while Benjamin found the end zone for the sixth time . The Browns' passing game isn't expected to be prolific this season, so while Benjamin used his speed to burn Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie on Sunday, it's unlikely to be the start of some big breakout.
Sun Aug 30 201509:42Benjamin had four catches on four targets for 39 yards, adding 5...
Benjamin had four catches on four targets for 39 yards, adding a 53-yard punt return score in Saturday's preseason victory over the Buccaneers.
Benjamin has now hauled in seven receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown over three preseason contests. He's unlikely to see much value in standard formats due to his low position on the depth chart, but Benjamin could hold sneaky utility in those that count return yards, as he's expected to be the primary punt return man in Cleveland in 2015. The big play Saturday not only built his confidence, but likely solidified that role.
Tue Dec 30 201414:12Benjamin finished season with 18 catches for 314 yards and three...
Benjamin, who caught one pass for nine yards in Sunday's loss to Baltimore, finished the season with 18 catches for 314 yards and three touchdowns.
Benjamin racked up his three touchdowns over the Browns' first four games, but was quiet the rest of the way out. He found a more consistent role in the return game, but was largely an afterthought in the offense, even during the Josh Gordon suspension. At 25 years old, Benjamin still potentially has some strong years ahead of him, but he'll have to work his way out of a reserve role if he intends to achieve fantasy relevance.
Sun Dec 7 201417:22Benjamin caught one pass on four targets for 27 yards in Sunday'...
Benjamin caught one pass on four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's loss to the Colts.
Benjamin was granted an opportunity to move up the depth chart with Miles Austin (kidney) out for the season, and took advantage by catching his first pass in three games. He remains a factor in the return game, but is still unlikely to see enough targets to be a high-percentage fantasy play moving forward.
Fri Nov 7 201401:11Benjamin caught 3-of-5 targets for 46 yards in Thursday's 24-3 w...
Benjamin caught 3-of-5 targets for 46 yards in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Bengals.
Miles Austin caught 5-of-6 targets for 48 yards, and Taylor Gabriel caught 3-of-5 for 31 yards. Benjamin nearly had the biggest game of the bunch, as Brian Hoyer badly underthrew him on what easily could have been a long touchdown. While Benjamin, Austin and Gabriel won't necessarily disappear from the offense, Andrew Hawkins (knee/thigh) seems like a pretty good bet to return next week, and Josh Gordon will finally be back for Week 12.
Mon Nov 3 201400:04Benjamin caught two passes on four targets for 52 yards in Sunda...
Benjamin caught two passes on four targets for 52 yards in Sunday's victory over the Buccaneers.
After being held without a catch in two straight weeks, Benjamin was able to become a factor in the passing game once again. Despite the season-high yardage total, the inconsistency makes Benjamin tough to rely on from a fantasy standpoint. Also worth noting is that Benjamin did not return a single kick or punt Sunday afternoon, suggesting that his role on the return game has diminished, if not completely faded away.
Mon Oct 27 201415:16Benjamin did not record reception for second straight week in Su...
Benjamin did not record a reception for the second straight week in Sunday's victory over the Raiders.
Benjamin remains one of the top options for returns in Cleveland, but he isn't seeing enough volume in the offense to warrant much fantasy consideration. With the return of Josh Gordon (suspension) approaching, Benjamin is likely safe to drop in most standard formats.
Sun Oct 19 201423:35Benjamin held without catch on four targets in Sunday's loss to ...
Benjamin was held without a catch on four targets in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.
Benjamin matched a season-high in targets, but still turned in his least productive effort of the season. The Browns offense as a whole stalled on Sunday afternoon, failing to record a single touchdown in the loss to the previously winless Jaguars. Benjamin received a lot of hype on the waiver wire after his two touchdown performance in Week 5, but has been unable to muster anything close to that performance since then.
Sun Oct 12 201421:35Benjamin had one catch on one target for 31 yards in Sunday's vi...
Benjamin had one catch on one target for 31 yards in Sunday's victory over the Steelers.
Benjamin followed up his two-touchdown performance from Week 5 with a bit of a dud in Week 6, as quarterback Brian Hoyer looked his way just one time in the passing game. If it's any consolation, not a single Cleveland receiver was able to haul in more than three passes, despite the fact that the Browns lit up the scoreboard for 31 points. The overall inconsistency of most Cleveland passing options makes them tough to rely on in fantasy on a weekly basis.
Sun Oct 5 201418:13Benjamin had four catches on four targets for 48 yards and two t...
Benjamin had four catches on four targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Titans.
After catching just two passes for 49 yards in Weeks 2 and 3, Benjamin made a big impact Sunday with both of his touchdowns coming in the fourth quarter, including one with 1:09 left in the game that put the Browns up for good. Quarterback Brian Hoyer is really settling into his own, though he spreads the ball around well, which works against Benjamin from a consistency standpoint.
Sun Sep 21 201421:25Benjamin caught one 43-yard pass on only target in Sunday's loss...
Benjamin caught one 43-yard pass on his only target in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Benjamin has seen just eight passes thrown his way over the Browns' first three games, so barring any unforeseen circumstances, he'll likely continue to be an afterthought in the Browns' passing game. He also fumbled once in Sunday's contest, but was able to recover it on his own. Benjamin could still warrant consideration in deeper leagues that count return yardage, however, as he continues to serve as the primary punt returner.
Wed Sep 17 201413:39Benjamin caught one six-yard pass on four targets in Sunday's vi...
Benjamin caught one six-yard pass on four targets in Sunday's victory over the Saints.
After catching a touchdown pass in Week 1, Benjamin was a non-factor on offense Sunday afternoon. Even with tight end Jordan Cameron (shoulder) out, the majority of the extra targets seemingly went to Andrew Hawkins (12) and Miles Austin (10). Unless Benjamin finds a way to work his way up the depth chart, the 24-year-old will likely continue to have fleeting fantasy utility, especially upon the return of Josh Gordon (suspension).
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