Jerome Ford

Jerome Ford could be the Brown's starting tailback again this season. Nick Chubb's health remains up in the air. While the early returns have been encouraging for his recovery, he isn't guaranteed to play in the early parts of the season or at all in 2024. Last season, in Weeks 3-17, when Ford was the starter, he averaged 14.9 touches and 66.6 total yards as the RB20 in fantasy. Ford played well, ranking 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 16th in yards after contact per attempt (per Fantasy Points Data). If he is the team's starter again this season, he should be considered an RB2 with upside. He could see even more work this season if he can hold off D'Onta Foreman on early downs and Nyheim Hines for the pass game work.

Jerome Ford carried the ball three times for six yards and caught two of his three targets for 26 yards in a 31-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Ford played sparingly with the Browns looking to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Both of his catches came in the fourth quarter after Pierre Strong Jr. departed with a back injury. Ford will now prepare to face off against the Texans in next week's playoff game.