Fantasy Football 2021: Which Browns Players to Draft and Avoid - Expert Guide

Fantasy Football 2021: Which Browns Players to Draft and Avoid - Expert Guide

By Michael Harrison

January 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM

Here's the concise, value-focused version of the article about Browns fantasy football targets and avoids for 2021:

Players to Target:

  1. Nick Chubb (RB)
  • 1,000+ yard rusher in consecutive seasons
  • Elite offensive line support
  • Mid-to-late first-round value
  • Only limitation: limited passing game involvement
  • Ran for 1,000+ yards in just 12 games
  1. Austin Hooper (TE)
  • Buy-low opportunity
  • Improved chemistry with Baker late in season
  • Increased red zone usage (3 TDs in final 5 games)
  • Target volume increased from 2-4 to up to 15 per game
  • Solid backup TE with TE1 upside
  1. Kareem Hunt (RB) - PPR Leagues Only
  • Strong RB2/flex option in PPR formats
  • 841 rushing yards, 6 TDs
  • 300+ receiving yards, 5 receiving TDs
  • Maintains value with or without Chubb
  • Mid-round draft target

Players to Avoid:

  1. Odell Beckham Jr. (WR)
  • Only 319 yards in 7 games
  • Just two 100+ yard games with Browns
  • Season-high 81 yards in 2020
  • Limited target share in offense
  • Mid-round pick with questionable upside
  1. Baker Mayfield (QB)
  • Run-heavy offense limits ceiling
  • Only two 300+ yard games
  • Only two games with 3+ TDs
  • Better QB2 options available in same draft range
  • Limited fantasy upside despite solid real-life performance

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