Dylan Sampson

Sampson appears to be highly unlikely to play in Week 14 against the Titans, elevating RB Jerome Ford to the No. 2 role. Ford does not need to be in fantasy lineups, having lost his job to Sampson earlier this year with ineffectual play. Expect Quinshon Judkins to handle a sizable workload.

Sampson went down with a calf injury during the third quarter of Week 13. He was initially listed as questionable to return. The Browns eventually downgraded him to out. A DNP today means he will likely miss at least one game because of the issue. Jerome Ford will take over the low-value RB2 role in Cleveland this week.

Quinshon Judkins led the backfield as usual, this time with 20 rushing attempts to go along with four targets. Sampson was the only Cleveland back to log a carry besides Judkins in another run-heavy game plan for the Browns. Jerome Ford led the Browns backfield in pass routes, meanwhile, Sampson is a smart bench stash for now in case Judkins misses time down the stretch.

Judkins chipped away on the ground in another run-heavy game plan for the Browns. He broke off a 17-yard run in the first hald and was mostly bottled up in the second half after the Niners took a commanding lead. Dylan Sampson had just four carries on the day and Jerome Ford did not see a rushing attempt. Ford ran 12 pass routes to 11 for Judkins; both backs saw three targets. Judkins' domination of early-down touches in the Cleveland offense will make him a somewhat touchdown-dependent weekly RB2 option. He gets the Titans in Week 14.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson was knocked out of Sunday's game vs. the 49ers with a calf injury. We'll update the rookie's status when we know more. His absence leaves Jerome Ford as Cleveland's No. 2 RB.