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CLE at NO — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

CLE
CLE · Away
@
NO
NO · Home
Sunday, November 8, 2026
1:00 PM EST
Spread: NO -2.5

Fantasy Targets by Team

CLE Targets
Deshaun Watson QB · CLE
Opp allows 15.7 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
13.4
avg pts (15g)
Quinshon Judkins RB · CLE
Opp allows 10.8 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
12.2
avg pts (21g)
Shedeur Sanders QB · CLE
Opp allows 15.7 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
11.9
avg pts (8g)
Harold Fannin TE · CLE
Opp allows 7.1 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)
11.7
avg pts (16g)
Harold Fannin Jr. TE · CLE
Opp allows 7.1 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)
11.3
avg pts (8g)
NO Targets
Tyler Shough QB · NO
Opp allows 15 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
17.4
avg pts (17g)
Chris Olave WR · NO
Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
15.7
avg pts (30g)
Alvin Kamara RB · NO
Opp allows 9.9 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
14.4
avg pts (30g)
Travis Etienne RB · NO
Opp allows 9.9 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
12.2
avg pts (34g)
Spencer Rattler QB · NO
Opp allows 15 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
11.8
avg pts (15g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

CLE
high Andrew Walters injury update
Walters had right lat surgery last June, and he is now slated for another extended rehab that will rule him out until th…
high Colin Holderman injury update
The operation was successful, and Holderman is expected to be 100 percent in time for spring training. Holderman posted …
high Kahlil Watson injury update
It's not clear how long Watson had been dealing with a sports hernia, but the decision to have surgery was made after he…
high Peyton Watson injury update
Watson was initially listed as questionable due to right hamstring soreness and will be held out of Monday's contest. Hi…
high Jaylon Tyson injury update
A right ankle sprain will keep Tyson sidelined for a second consecutive contest. His next chance to suit up will come We…
high Justin Jefferson injury update
inactive
NO
high Jordan Poole injury update
Poole will miss his third consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesd…
high Dejounte Murray injury update
Murray remains away from the team due to the birth of his son. His next opportunity to return will come Wednesday agains…
high Travis Etienne Jr. injury update
Sidelined since he sustained a left hamstring strain in a Sept. 27 loss to the Raiders, Etienne will be eligible to play…
high Yves Missi injury update
Missi sustained a bone bruise in his left knee during the 120-119 loss to Utah on Oct. 23. The 22-year-old hasn't played…
high Jordyn Tyson injury update
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported over the weekend that Tyson could have a chance at making his NFL debut as soon as this c…
high Trey Murphy III injury update
Murphy is dealing with bilateral patella tendinopathy, leaving him probable to suit up versus the 6-0 Grizzlies. If he's…

Defense vs Position Matchup

CLE defense — pts allowed
QB 15 avg pts
RB 9.9 avg pts
WR 9.8 avg pts
TE 6.8 avg pts
NO defense — pts allowed
QB 15.7 avg pts
RB 10.8 avg pts
WR 8.8 avg pts
TE 7.1 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the CLE vs NO game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Deshaun Watson and Tyler Shough. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 9?
The spread for this game is NO -2.5. Game environment (spread, total, weather) plus player-level targets and injury status are all shown on this page.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for CLE players this week?
NO defense allows 10.8 pts/game to RBs and 8.8 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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