Cleveland answered Minnesota’s opening salvo in the second half with a clock‑mibching 69‑yard, 13‑play drive, finishing on a nine‑yard David Njoku touchdown on third down. It was Njoku’s first scoring play of the season and moved him into the Browns’ top‑ten in franchise receptions. Dillon Gabriel heated up the offense, finishing 13‑of‑21 for 135 yards with two TDs, while Quinshon Judkins and Jerome Ford chipped in with timely runs to fuel the march.

With Minnesota dealing with in‑game injuries on offense, Cleveland’s defense has a real shot to close this one out, making this a pivotal turn in the game’s momentum and a potentially fruitful anchor for fantasy managers eyeing Te, quarterback, and backfield targets in coming weeks.

Rome Odunze is on a tear, pushing toward the Bears' single-season receiving TD record as he sits with five scores in four games. Calibrated with Caleb Williams, he looks like a weekly anchor in red-zone and big-play scenarios, making fantasy managers circle him as a must-start option down the stretch. Chicago’s plan revolves around him, and if health cooperates, Odunze projects an uptick that could push him into historic Bears territory.

The rest of the season could bring a running back upgrade for Chicago as GM Ryan Poles eyes help on the ground. A midseason swap for a veteran back could unlock the offense’s ceiling, easing the load on Williams and Odunze while stabilizing the rushing attack. Austin Booker’s return could alter the pass rush and the defensive tempo, too.

On defense, Kevin Byard is playing at a high level, with secondary reinforcements on the way from injury. If Taj Edwards and Kyler Gordon return healthy, the back seven could improve enough to help the whole unit, including Booker who could lead the team in sacks upon activation. Cairo Santos has demonstrated reliability and could further extend his range, potentially hitting a career-long kick this year.

Dylan Sampson’s hold in Cleveland’s backfield has vanished as Quinshon Judkins solidifies the lead and Jerome Ford remains a steady secondary option. Since Week 2, Sampson has logged little work and virtually no production, making him a drop in all but ultra-deep leagues. On waivers, Woody Marks stands out after Week 4’s breakout; Kendre Miller offers Saints’ steady workload; Jaydon Blue and Brashard Smith are long-shot adds for depth. Prioritize Week 5 volume and handcuff potential over splash plays.

Across the league, the waiver landscape favors backs stepping into more predictable roles. Browns fans should monitor Judkins’ health and Ford’s touches; Sampson’s value hinges on injuries. For fantasy managers, the smarter move is to chase proven week-to-week floor with Marks and Miller, while keeping Blue and Smith on the radar for deeper rosters.

Harold Fannin Jr. is cementing himself as Cleveland’s high-floor TE option, leading the Browns’ target share at roughly 15.5% through three games while sharing looks with Njoku in a 12-personnel-heavy attack. The Week 4 matchup at Detroit adds upside, as the Lions have allowed sizable TE production and just gave up two TDs to Mark Andrews. Fannin’s pace points to a safe PPR floor with weekly TD upside, making him a confident start in Week 4.

In standard leagues the margins are thin, but Fannin’s volume keeps him viable as a starter with steady targets and a path to a first NFL TD this week. Expect a similar distribution to recent games, with Njoku still involved and Ford contributing in the backfield, which should preserve Fannin’s fantasy value regardless of format.