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Cleveland Browns defense
Cleveland Browns defense fantasy outlook for week 9 at NO. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5.9 | -0.2 to 13.8 | DEF16 |
| Half PPR | 5.9 | -0.2 to 13.8 | DEF16 |
| PPR | 5.9 | -0.2 to 13.8 | DEF16 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: at NO
- Line: NO −2.5, O/U 43.5
- CLE implied total: 20.5
- NO's offense gives up the 4th-most points to defenses (+1.0 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | NYJ | — | — | — | 9.0 |
| Week 6 | BAL | — | — | — | 9.0 |
| Week 7 | TEN | — | — | — | 5.0 |
| Week 8 | PIT | — | — | — | 3.0 |
Season range
47.0 points so far; 96.5 projected for the season (80% range 75.6 to 117.3, half PPR, 9 games left).
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Cleveland Browns defense 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ JAX | 0.0 | 4.4 | DEF29 |
| Week 2 | @ TB | 6.0 | 4.4 | DEF14 |
| Week 3 | vs CAR | 6.0 | 5.6 | DEF14 |
| Week 4 | vs PIT | 9.0 | 7.0 | DEF4 |
| Week 5 | @ NYJ | 9.0 | 7.0 | DEF10 |
| Week 6 | vs BAL | 9.0 | 5.5 | DEF7 |
| Week 7 | @ TEN | 5.0 | 7.5 | DEF10 |
| Week 8 | @ PIT | 3.0 | 5.3 | DEF20 |
| Week 9 | @ NO | — | 5.9 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | vs HOU | — | 5.6 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 12 | vs LV | — | 5.1 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | vs CIN | — | 5.1 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | vs ATL | — | 5.1 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | @ NYG | — | 6.0 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ BAL | — | 4.8 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | vs IND | — | 5.9 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | @ CIN | — | 5.1 | upcoming |
Cleveland Browns defense 2026 stats and fantasy points
47.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.9 a game), DEF13 so far. PPR 47.0, standard 47.0.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 21 | 2.6 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.8 |
| Fumble recoveries | 4 | 0.5 |
| Points allowed | 173 | 21.6 |
Cleveland Browns defense rest of season outlook
Margin projects 48.6 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.4 a game), DEF26 the rest of the way. PPR 48.6, standard 48.6.
He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF13 to date, DEF26 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.
Start or sit Cleveland Browns defense in week 9?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Cleveland Browns defense is DEF16 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Cleveland Browns defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is Cleveland Browns defense's fantasy projection for week 9?
5.9 half-PPR points (5.9 PPR, 5.9 standard), with an 80% range of -0.2 to 13.8.
Should I start Cleveland Browns defense in week 9?
Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Cleveland Browns defense is DEF16 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Cleveland Browns defense a 42% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has Cleveland Browns defense scored in 2026?
47.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.9 per game), DEF13 at his position; 47.0 in PPR and 47.0 in standard.
What is Cleveland Browns defense's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 48.6 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.4 a game), DEF26 the rest of the way. PPR 48.6, standard 48.6.
Should I trade for Cleveland Browns defense?
He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF13 to date, DEF26 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is Cleveland Browns defense injured?
Cleveland Browns defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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Similar team defenses this week
- Cincinnati Bengals defense CIN · 6.1
- New England Patriots defense NE · 6.0
- Buffalo Bills defense BUF · 5.9
- Philadelphia Eagles defense PHI · 5.8
- Minnesota Vikings defense MIN · 5.7
- Carolina Panthers defense CAR · 5.6