D'Onta Foreman

Foreman got the start this week but played inefficiently and even fumbled once inside the Jaguars' five-yard line. Foreman is worth a stash in deep leagues but the fumble could prove costly, at least in the short term.

Browns RB Pierre Strong was knocked out of Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars with a hamstring injury. He was operating as Cleveland No. 3 RB behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman. Hopefully this one isn't impacting your Week 2 fantasy lineups.

The report helpfully affirms prior fantasy market assumptions about Ford's likely role. The Browns' Weeks 1-4 schedule includes the Cowboys, Jaguars, Giants and Raiders. Ford's access to high-volume touch counts helps keep him RB2/3-viable against these stacked defensive fronts. Russo also lists veteran D'Onta Foreman in the No. 2 running back spot, having "[demonstrated during] his two preseason games how he can catch out of the backfield and be utilized as a power back, having success in short yardage situations."

RB was released during roster cuts Browns sign RB D'Onta Foreman, add five to practice squad. (ClevelandBrowns.com) FF Today's Take: The Browns cut Foreman as they paired down their roster to their initial 53 players. They indicated at that time that would be bringing him back into the mix. Foreman will join Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. as the Browns running back trio when they face the Cowboys in Week 1. Ford holds the most fantasy value of the group while Nick Chubb (knee) sits at least the first four weeks.

The Browns re-signed RB D'Onta Foreman. He was released during final cuts earlier this week but is back after the team did some roster-managing gymnastics. Cleveland will head into the season with Foreman, Jerome Ford, and Pierre Strong in the backfield.