Tag: Jerome Ford

Browns RB Jerome Ford has been both explosive and inconsistent at the same time

Ford has had several big plays and several negative plays

It is crazy to think about how long ago running back Nick Chubb was lost to the season for the Cleveland Browns. Second-year running back Jerome Ford has been thrust into the starting role and at times has shown some major promise. He also seems to have gotten better as the year went down and you can not question rather Ford runs hard. And the analytics community has backed that up.

According to running back efficiency data from SumerSports Ford has one of the best explosive play rates but also one of the highest negative run rates as well. That has been the story of the Browns’ running game since Nick Chubb went down.

It seems like with Ford it’s routinely a 10-yard or more run or a run of two yards or less, it’s something you just don’t see very often. Ford lacks the vision to see cutback lanes consistently but if he can get that fixed he can be a solid running back starter.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Jaguars

The Browns came to life on Sunday vs. the Jaguars. behind Joe Flacco, but it was Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt who had the best grades.

The Cleveland Browns offense finally crossed the 300-yard passing mark for the first time this year behind another nice game from veteran Joe Flacco. The team also scored the most points it had since Deshaun Watson led them to a victory over the Ravens before season-ending shoulder surgery. Can Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt match with an efficient run game the rest of the way out?

Head coach Kevin Stefanski continues to do a great job having his team prepared and leading them to another victory with his fourth different quarterback. Flacco looked more comfortable on the field this week as he and Stefanski continue to figure out what works best for the quarterback and his supporting cast.

The offense continues to struggle to run the ball as another injury hits the offensive line that has had its depth tested lately. It is a testament to the roster built by this front office as the team continues to laugh at adversity. Here are the top 10 performances from the win according to PFF.

RB Jerome Ford gets wrist X-rays following Browns win vs. Jaguars

Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford gets X-rays on his arm and wrist following the victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford got X-rays on his wrist after the victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jerome Ford briefly exited the game with a wrist injury. The starting running back was injured when he was tackled for a loss during the fourth quarter. The trainers immediately began testing Ford’s arm and wrist area after he walked to the sideline with pain visible on his face. Ford continued to play through whatever pain or injury he suffered as the Browns went on to beat the Jaguars.

Ford had for 42 yards on nine carries, and he caught four passes for 26 yards before his injury. He finished the game with three more carries for nine yards and a reception for seven yards. The toughness Ford displayed today will win fans and the admiration of his teammates.

The season’s theme for the Cleveland Browns is resiliency. The team has battled their way through injuries all season, and at 8-5 on the season, they’re winning a majority of those battles. Ford will have a week to heal before the Browns take on the Chicago Bears next Sunday.

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Fantasy football sleepers to play in Week 14

Check out these sleepers to play in fantasy football for Week 14.

In most leagues, Week 14 is the final week of the regular season for fantasy football managers. This is their final time to either make that last push for a playoff spot, secure a first-round bye or play spoiler for a team trying to make it.

Fortunately, the majority of teams have now had their bye weeks. The only two teams on a bye in Week 14 include the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders.

Some managers will opt to go for the safer bet this week, but it’s always a good idea to reach for a ceiling in a must-win game. That’s where the sleepers come in.

Don’t forget to check out The Huddle’s weekly PPR projections and rankings to get a better idea of how we feel about the upcoming week as a whole.

Browns Studs and Duds: Who showed up and disappeared in loss vs. Rams?

A look at the five most impactful people in the Cleveland Browns loss to the Los Angeles Rams in week 13 of the NFL season.

The Cleveland Browns return to the city without a win from their two weeks out west, wrapping up the trip against the Los Angeles Rams. The team comes back injured and badly bruised. The injuries became insurmountable as they finished the remaining Browns’ stars: Myles Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Amari Cooper. The team returns home to lick their wounds as they prepare for the Jaguars and a battle for wildcard positioning. Wide receiver Elijah Moore had his best game as a Brown, and guard Wyatt Teller continues to stack weeks.

The Browns were competitive against a well-coached Rams team for the first three quarters. The Browns stuck to their roots and showed an effective play-action passing attack off the backs of an inefficient run game. The Browns were unable to generate much offense outside of those staple concepts. 

Joe Flacco did an admirable job quarterbacking the Browns after signing with the team’s practice squad just weeks ago. However, the unfamiliarity between the quarterback and offense hamstrung the Browns in obvious passing situations. The Browns will need to spend the week deciding if they want to start Flacco or Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday. Flacco played well enough to beg the question as the Browns are desperate for any offense. 

In this week’s studs and duds, we look at five difference-makers in the loss against the Rams.

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Browns: Joe Flacco is back like he never left with touchdown dart to Jerome Ford

The Browns strike first!

The Cleveland Browns are back in business and have struck first in their Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Joe Flacco does not look like a quarterback who has been on the couch for 11 months as he found running back Jerome Ford for a long touchdown, capping off a stellar opening drive.

All in all, Flacco is back like he never left. He finished the opening drive and his first drive in a Cleveland Browns uniform with 65 yards and a touchdown on four-of-five passing. Ford leads the Browns with 37 yards receiving on two catches thus far. Now on their fourth starting quarterback on the season, the Browns could do something no team has done in nearly a decade.

Can the defense follow up an opening drive touchdown with a stop of their own to push the Rams back? With still nine minutes left in the first quarter, there is plenty of football left to be played.

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Browns Studs and Duds: Whose play stood out in the disappointing loss vs. Broncos?

Examining the studs and duds in the Cleveland Browns disappointing loss against the Denver Broncos

The Cleveland Browns suffered a bitter defeat against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The team’s spirits were riding high after a handful of wins propelled the Browns into a race to be the AFC North champion. That feeling quickly ended against another wildcard competitor despite another strong showing from linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.

The Broncos beat the Browns thoroughly. The Browns made things extremely difficult for themselves; they played poorly with no composure. The Broncos were far more prepared to play the Cleveland Browns than the other way around. 

The team seemed to deflate after quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was knocked out of the game on a penalized hit. The Browns were quickly winning the momentum of the game before that moment. The Browns immediately compounded the problem by fumbling the ball on the next play to set up an easy Broncos touchdown. Replacing the starting quarterback while climbing out of a two-score deficit proved too much for the Browns. 

The Browns will have a bad taste in their mouth after this game. They know they’re a much better team than the Broncos. And they know that the Broncos bullied them into a loss. Hopefully, our group has too much pride in themselves to get punked again this season. 

Here are the studs and duds from this humiliating defeat to the Broncos. 

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3 bold predictions as Browns face Broncos on the road

Can the offense get on track in Denver?

Cleveland hits the road bringing a three-game win streak into Denver looking to improve to 8-3 with a win over the Broncos. The Browns will be without one of their best defenders with Denzel Ward being ruled out, but they could get safety Juan Thornhill back, which would be crucial after Rodney McLeod was placed on season-ending IR.

The Denver defense has been really opportunistic, forcing a total of 12 turnovers in their last three games helping them get to 5-5 on the season. They have, however, been awful stopping the run this year and if the Browns can establish the run early, it could go a long way in making Dorian Thompson-Robinson comfortable.

Jim Schwartz and his defense know that they have to continue to be great as the team figures out the passing attack. So far, they have been the best in the NFL and when they need to step up and make a play they seem to always get it done.

Here are this week’s bold predictions as Cleveland tries to nab win number eight overall.

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 12

Check out these starts and sits in fantasy football for Week 12.

With Thanksgiving behind us, the battles in fantasy football for the final spots in the playoffs officially hit the home stretch.

Three games took place Thursday and another will take place Friday afternoon in the NFL’s first Black Friday game. No teams are on a bye, though we will be hit with another six teams getting the week off in Week 13.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11), or check out our start/bench list for Week 12:

Browns Studs and Duds: 5 players who balled out in Ravens upset win

Cleveland Browns players Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Greg Newsome II, Myles Garrett, and Jerome Ford shine in Browns’ upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

The Cleveland Browns’ thrilling last-second victory over the Baltimore Ravens has silenced the national media. The party hasn’t stopped in Cleveland as the Browns took the inside lane on winning the division. In Studs and Duds, we’re happy to shine a light on the five stars that delivered the Browns to victory.

There are no duds this week as every candidate redeemed their misfires later in the game. At the halfway mark, the Browns have at least proved they’re a mentally tough team that will gladly battle through adversity when other teams would quit.

The Browns had a tough start to the game, losing 17-3 by the end of the first quarter. The team methodically chipped away at the Ravens’ lead, bringing the Ravens within 8 points at halftime. After the Ravens scored on a 40-yard pass to Odell Beckham Jr., the defense locked the Ravens down.

The Ravens were only able to score off a muffed punt and multiple penalties that prolonged a red zone drive. Meanwhile, the Browns’ offense started to find its groove as they rolled for three more scores, including the 4-minute and 55-second drive that ended with a 40-yard game-winning field goal.

The Cleveland Browns showed a lot of heart and resilience in Baltimore on Sunday. It took a complete team effort to win in Baltimore. Here are the five studs who stood out the most.

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