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Cleveland Browns Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Browns allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.6
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
76
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Browns

Players who have historically scored most against the Cleveland Browns defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Rico Dowdle
PIT
17.3
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#2 Target
Derrick Henry
BAL
16.8
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)
#3 Target
Chase Brown
CIN
13.3
avg pts vs Browns (4 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Cleveland Browns (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Samaje Perine
CIN
8.2
S2025 Wk18 Chase Brown
CIN
19
S2025 Wk17 Rico Dowdle
PIT
9.3
S2025 Wk17 Jaylen Warren
PIT
6.4
S2025 Wk16 Ty Johnson
BUF
7.6
S2025 Wk16 Ray Davis
BUF
5.4
S2025 Wk16 James Cook
BUF
26.4
S2025 Wk15 Kyle Monangai
CHI
3.3
S2025 Wk15 D'Andre Swift
CHI
22.6
S2025 Wk14 Michael Carter
TEN
5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cleveland Browns defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Cleveland Browns allow an average of 9.6 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (76 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Cleveland Browns?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Cleveland Browns: Rico Dowdle (17.3 avg pts in 4 games), Derrick Henry (16.8 avg pts in 4 games), Chase Brown (13.3 avg pts in 4 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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