Denzel Ward faces Cincinnati’s aerial attack with a bold plan: bait Burrow and test the Bengals’ receiving corps. In 11 career meetings he’s logged 46 tackles and 3 interceptions, including a 99-yard pick‑six off Burrow in 2021. He even texted Burrow to invite targets, underscoring his competitive edge and Cleveland’s intent to disrupt the passing game.

Despite Cincinnati being favored, Ward’s ball-hawking style adds a wrinkle for fantasy managers. If Ward draws targets and compels Burrow to force throws, Browns defenders could swing turnover upside and limit volume for suspects like Chase, shaping weekly DB scoring and overall fantasy risk/reward.