Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
Network: FOX
Game at a Glance
The Packers look every bit the Super Bowl contender they came into the season as, and the Browns, well, are The Browns. A potential defensive battle that could keep fantasy production to a minimum.
Green Bay Packers
Quarterback
Jordan Love: START, Borderline QB1
Thanks to the dominance of the Packers’ defense, Jordan Love is averaging just over 26 pass attempts in his first two games. He’s playing well, yet to throw an interception and tossing two touchdowns in each. But the loss of Jayden Reed to a broken collarbone certainly doesn’t help him. He’s a borderline starter in Week 3, but not due to poor play. If Green Bay’s defense continues its stellar play all season, Love’s ceiling could continue to be capped.
Running Back
Josh Jacobs: START, Borderline RB1
One of the rare true bellcows, Josh Jacobs‘ 76.4% share of rushing attempts, sprinkling of pass game work, and nose for the end zone keep him in the RB1 conversation nearly every week. But the Browns have completely shut down the run so far, allowing just 91 total yards on the ground and holding opposing running backs to 2.1 yards per carry. You’re still starting Jacobs, but temper expectations.
Wide Receiver
Romeo Doubs: FLEX, WR4
Matthew Golden: FLEX, WR5
Dontayvion Wicks: FLEX, WR5
With Jayden Reed on the shelf for the foreseeable future, the once crowded Packers receiver room has thinned out to three. Nobody currently profiles as the WR1; all three of Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, and Dontayvion Wicks are all startable FLEX options. Golden has the most upside, but has seen just four targets all year.
Tight End
Tucker Kraft: START, TE1
Tucker Kraft was the Packers leader across all passing stats in Week 2, putting up a six catch, 124-yard, one touchdown performance that earned him the top spot among Week 2 TEs. The Browns haven’t given up much to the position from a fantasy perspective, but Kraft should see enough volume and red zone usage to keep him locked in as a TE1.
Defense/Special Teams
Green Bay Packers: START
The addition of Micah Parsons to an already elite Packers defense may have pushed them over the top. They are locked in as an every-week start, regardless of the matchup.
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback
Joe Flacco: SIT
As long as he remains the starter for Cleveland, Joe Flacco is worth rostering in Superflex leagues. His production has been modest, but you can’t let a guy throwing the ball 40+ times a week sit out on waivers. Flacco will have the periodic spike games, but you can’t trust starting him outside of good matchups. This is not one of them.
Running Back
Quinshon Judkins: START, Borderline RB2
Jerome Ford: FLEX, RB4
Dylan Sampson: FLEX, RB4
Despite the offseason issues that kept Quinshon Judkins from participating in nearly all of training camp, he stepped right in and showed why so many were willing to wait for the former Buckeye. Judkins ran for 61 yards on just 10 carries, the 7th-best yards per carry among Week 2 backs with double-digit touches. He’s likely still somewhat limited for another week or two, but he’s already worth starting as an RB2 due to his 10% explosive run rate. With Judkins’ role continuing to grow, he’s pushing Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford to desperation FLEX status at best.
Wide Receiver
Cedric Tillman: FLEX, WR4
Jerry Jeudy: FLEX, WR4
Seeing 32% of the target share between them, Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman are volume-based FLEXs. Against the Packers, I’d look elsewhere if possible.
Tight End
Harold Fannin Jr: START, TE1
David Njoku: STREAMER, TE1/2 Borderline
Harold Fannin Jr. is tied with Cedric Tillman for the second-highest target share on the team at 15.1%, although David Njoku isn’t too far behind at 10.8%. Both tight ends will remain involved as long as Joe Flacco remains under center, but Fannin is emerging as the TE1.
Defense/Special Teams
Cleveland Browns: STREAMER
With six sacks through two games, the Browns’ ferocious pass rush keeps them as a streaming option most weeks.