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ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns' passing game has produced some of fantasy football's most unlikely breakout players this season (yes, we mean you Gary Barnidge and Travis Benjamin). Yet its rushing attack has left quite a bit to be desired.
Isaiah Crowell, an RB1 in title only, leads the team in rushing with a paltry 333 yards. Cleveland has only scored on the ground twice this season, and one of those was a scramble by quarterback Josh McCown. In actuality, the Browns have split their backfield touches between Crowell, fourth-year veteran Robert Turbin, and pass-catching rookie Duke Johnson Jr. Despite double-digit touches in eight of Cleveland's nine games, Crowell has eclipsed 50 yards from scrimmage in just four of them. That simply hasn't been enough production to warrant every-week starting status.
But in a move to perhaps clear up the logjam, the Browns waived Turbin on Tuesday, leaving Crowell and Johnson to split the touches moving forward. Johnson seems to have more value at this point thanks to his pass-catching prowess, but Crowell is perhaps worth a flier if you can still get him in 10- and 12-team leagues. A road matchup with division rival Pittsburgh will likely limit Crowell's Week 10 value, however, so temper expectations.
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