Ravens at Browns: 5 best fantasy options
By James Dudko
1. Justin Forsett
John Harbaugh wasn’t happy with the Ravens’ running game in Week1, according to Clifton Brown of CSN Mid-Atlantic. He should have considered feeding the pill to Justin Forsett more than a paltry 10 times.
Forsett was understandably rusty after being cut then re-signed within a two-week span just prior to the start of the season. But the 30-year-old is still an excellent option against a Browns defense soft against the run for more than a few seasons.
The addition of Davis and improvement from nose tackle Danny Shelton were expected to fix the issue. Yet, the Philadelphia Eagles still amassed 133 yards on the ground against the Cleveland D’ last week.
Forsett couldn’t boast similar strong numbers in Week 1. But he still showed off some sound instincts and swift moves on cutback runs.
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He’s got an excellent understanding of zone concepts, and the patience to exploit holes on stretch plays. Harbaugh and the Ravens need to heavily utilize those qualities against a Cleveland front seven that has difficulty pursuing the ball laterally.
A big week for Forsett will add balance to the Ravens offense. Balance that will lead to another win and leave the Browns rooted to the foot of the division.