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Jerome Ford

RB - CLE

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2024 Season Outlooks

Ford was the best running back for the Browns in 2023, and he could once again be the best running back in Cleveland in 2024 as well. Ford is worth drafting with a mid-round pick in all leagues, especially if Nick Chubb (knee) is limited in his recovery in training camp. Last year, Ford took over for Chubb in Week 2 and averaged a career-best 12.4 PPR points per game. He did that while sharing touches with Kareem Hunt, and Ford showed he can be productive in tandem. This season, Ford could share touches with Chubb or D'Onta Foreman if Chubb is limited to open the year, but the worst-case scenario for everyone in Cleveland would be if all three running backs get touches. Most likely, Ford and Chubb will be the main two options in the Browns backfield, and Ford could help Fantasy managers get off to a good start this season if Chubb is still limited. Ford has plenty of sleeper appeal in 2024.

Ford enters his third season with the Browns after posting career highs in rushing and receving yards in 2023. In relief of Nick Chubb (knee) during the Week 2 game versus the Steelers, Ford dropped 24.1 fantasy points on the Pittsburgh defense, while he averaged 12.9 points from Weeks 3 through 17. Ford has the lateral agility and power to shed tacklers, plus the straight-line speed to create explosive plays in the run and pass game. With the uncertainty of Chubb's recovery from injury, Ford should be drafted in all formats with the potential upside of taking on a volume role this season.