Moore caught three of six targets for nine yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to Dallas in Week 1.
Moore played 71 snaps, a comparable workload to Amari Cooper (72) and Jerry Jeudy (62). None of the three had great success in the opener as the Cleveland offensive line failed to protect Deshaun Watson, but Jeudy was able to salvage his fantasy day with a touchdown. At the very least, it looks like Moore is the No. 3 wideout ahead of Cedric Tillman (26 snaps). It's early in Moore's second season with the Browns, and he hasn't had the luxury of playing with the best version of Watson, but things haven't panned out the way the team envisioned when it traded for Moore ahead of the 2023 campaign.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Draws start in preseason finale
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Moore secured his only target for seven yards and rushed once for one yard in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.
The veteran speedster drew the start due to Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy sitting out and was able to get some preseason action before heading into Week 1 as the likely No. 3 receiver behind his two teammates. Moore battled through a quarterback carousel in his 2023 Browns debut campaign to post a career-best 59 receptions and 640 yards, adding two touchdowns, 11 rushing yards and 23 punt-return yards across 17 regular-season contests. Moore could be headed for similar production in 2024, although the play of Deshaun Watson will naturally play a major factor in the fortunes of all of Cleveland's skill players, for better or worse.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Back at practice
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Moore (concussion) participated in team drills Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Moore had been working through the concussion protocol, but the wideout is back in action and could potentially see some snaps in Saturday's preseason opener against the Packers. As the roster currently stands, Moore, Cedric Tillman, David Bell and Jamari Thrash are competing for snaps and targets behind Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: In concussion protocol
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Moore is working his way through concussion protocol, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski didn't specify that Moore has a concussion, so it's possible that his placement in protocol is precautionary. The wideout left practice early Friday and was subsequently evaluated for a concussion. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready to play in Cleveland's first preseason game against Green Bay on Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Exits practice early
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Coach Kevin Stefanski noted that Moore is being evaluated for a concussion after leaving Friday's practice early, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
With Moore having potentially suffered a concussion, consider the wideout day-to-day as the Browns' Aug. 10 preseason opener against the Packers approaches. When available, Mooreand Cedric Tillman figure to complete for slotting behind fellow WRs Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy (leg).
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Focused on WR
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The Browns will have Moore focus his preparation as a wide receiver after last season's hybrid role didn't work out, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
In 2023, the team used Moore out of the backfield in addition to his duties as a wide receiver, but the coaches eventually abandoned the idea. He lined up 23 times in the backfield over the first five games (eight carries, 11 yards) then just six times over the final 12 games. It was clear the hybrid role hurt his production as both a runner and receiver. Moore enters 2024 re-energized and looking to become part of a productive wideout room that includes Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy. He'll compete with Cedric Tillman to become the primary third wideout.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Joined by Jeudy in Cleveland
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Moore is one of three Browns wide receivers entering a contract year, along with Amari Cooper and recent acquisition Jerry Jeudy, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
The Browns traded for Moore last offseason and installed him in a significant role, but his 903 snaps and 104 targets led to just 640 yards and two touchdowns. While poor QB play was a part of that, Cooper and TE David Njoku produced much better efficiency stats in the same offense and are now joined by Jeudy as another threat to take a significant chunk of the targets. Moore may have missed his breakout opportunity, and it isn't entirely out of the question that David Bell or Cedric Tillman could push him for a spot in three-wide formations.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Quiet in playoff loss
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Moore caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff loss to Houston.
Moore had a quiet day in the playoff loss, which mirrored his first season in a Cleveland uniform. He was on the field for 63 plays (89 percent share) Saturday, but any impactful plays were made by others. For the regular season, Moore had 59 receptions on 104 targets, 640 yards and two touchdowns. The Browns also used him as a runner nine times and as a punt returner, following through on a preseason plan to feature Moore as a versatile weapon. However, the wide receiver rarely was a factor in a Browns win. Still, he was on the field for 75 percent of the offensive snaps and was third on the team in targets. If that usage continues next season, Moore will be in position to make a bigger impact in 2024, the final season of his current contract.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Active for Week 18
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Moore (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
The Browns' decision to keep Moore active seemingly implies that he's cleared concussion protocol, despite not having turned in a full practice at any point this past week. Even if that's the case, Moore isn't certain to take on his usual starting role, and it's possible he's held out of the contest entirely. The Browns are locked into the No. 5 seed for the AFC playoffs and have made several key contributors inactive for the contest, while multiple other starters are expected to be rested during the regular-season finale. Depth receivers such as Cedric Tillman, David Bell and James Proche may be better bets than Moore to turn in meaningful fantasy production Sunday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Will practice Wednesday
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Moore (concussion) remains in concussion protocol but will practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Moore went to the hospital after hitting his head on turf in last Thursday's win over the Jets, but his presence at practice Wednesday suggests he's progressing through concussion protocol. The extent of Moore's participation in practice won't be known until the Browns post their first official Week 18 injury report later Wednesday. The Browns are locked in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC and plan to rest some key contributors Sunday in Cincinnati, so Moore may not play even if he clears concussion protocol before the weekend.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Second straight week under 20 yards
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Moore caught two of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 36-22 win over Houston in Week 16.
Moore was held to under 20 receiving yards for the second consecutive game and fourth time this season. Cleveland's passing game with Joe Flacco at quarterback has become all about Amari Cooper and David Njoku, although Moore has a healthy 98 targets (third on team) over 15 games.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Quiet day in comeback win
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Moore caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bears in Week 15.
Moore, who's had a mini resurgence with Joe Flacco under center, was barely noticeable in the Browns' comeback win. Both the targets and yards were his second fewest of the season. Moore entered the contest averaging four catches on eight targets for 55 yards over the previous five weeks. Amari Cooper and David Njoku are clearly Flacco's top options, but Moore is also competing for looks with rookie Cedric Tillman, who garnered four catches for 52 yards on eight targets Sunday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Six targets in win
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Moore caught three of six targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over Jacksonville in Week 14.
With Amari Cooper returning from concussion and available for a full game, Moore experienced a drop in targets from last week's season-high 12. He did have a role in Cleveland's final touchdown, when two Jacksonville defenders followed his crossing route, which left David Bell alone for a 41-yard touchdown catch. While Moore has not made the impact that was envisioned for him during the preseason, he's averaged seven targets per game. Now that quarterback Joe Flacco has revitalized the downfield passing attack, Moore could have a bigger impact over the final weeks of the regular season.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Sleeper WRs
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Joe Flacco will hopefully start again for the Browns in Week 14 against Jacksonville, and Amari Cooper (concussion) could be out for this game. Both situations should benefit Moore, who has a rapport with Flacco going back to their time with the Jets. Flacco just gave Moore 12 targets in Week 13 at the Rams, and Moore now has 35 targets in his past four games. He's scored at least 12 PPR points in three of those outings, and he's worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against the Jaguars, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Joe Flacco will hopefully start again for the Browns in Week 14 against Jacksonville, and Amari Cooper (concussion) could be out for this game. Both situations should benefit Moore, who has a rapport with Flacco going back to their time with the Jets. Flacco just gave Moore 12 targets in Week 13 at the Rams, and Moore now has 35 targets in his past four games. He's scored at least 12 PPR points in three of those outings, and he's worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against the Jaguars, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: May move into pivotal role Week 14
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Moore could emerge as Cleveland's top wideout Sunday against Jacksonville with Amari Cooper's (concussion) status uncertain for the Week 14 contest, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Moore had his best game of the season against the Rams in Week 13, as he turned in a 4-83-0 receiving line on a season-high 12 targets. Those 12 targets went for 255 air yards, as Cooper's absence coupled with the presence of a strong-armed veteran quarterback in Joe Flacco -- who played with Moore on the Jets in the previous two seasons -- resulted in Moore garnering more downfield looks. If Cooper is unable to clear the five-step concussion protocol this week, Moore should be locked in as the Browns' No. 1 wideout against the Jaguars, and he could get the opportunity to continue to work with Flacco. Dorian Thompson-Robinson had started the Browns' previous two games before sitting out Week 13 with a concussion of his own, but he may not reclaim the top gig at quarterback if head coach Kevin Stefanski decides Flacco is better suited for the job on the heels of a solid showing against the Rams. If Stefanski decides to hand the job back to Thompson-Robinson, the Browns could lean more on a run-centric game plan that might hinder Moore's fantasy prospects, regardless of whether Cooper plays or not.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Week 14 Adds (WR Preview)
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Moore saw a season-high 12 targets in Week 13. You can attribute this mostly to the fact that Amari Cooper missed most of the game, but Moore does know Joe Flacco from his time with the Jets. If Cooper misses Week 14 Moore is a good flex with top 20 upside.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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We have two things to monitor with the Browns prior to Week 14 against Jacksonville, which is the health of Amari Cooper (concussion), and who is starting at quarterback in Cleveland. I hope it's Joe Flacco instead of Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion), and Flacco just gave Moore 12 targets in Week 13 at the Rams. Moore now has 35 targets in his past four games, and he's scored at least 12 PPR points in three of those outings. He could be a solid No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 14 against Jacksonville, especially if Cooper is out. Moore is worth adding for 5-10 percent of your FAB. In deeper leagues, you can also take a look at Cedric Tillman (3 percent rostered), who has 11 targets in his past two games. Tillman is worth 1 percent of your FAB and will be a sleeper in deeper leagues if Cooper can't play against the Jaguars.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Leading receiver against Rams
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Moore caught four of 12 targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams.
The third-year wideout emerged as Joe Flacco's favorite target after Amari Cooper (concussion) left the game in the second quarter. He and Flacco have a brief history together when the two played for the Jets in 2021 and 2022. While Moore wasn't efficient with his looks, he still set a new season high in receiving yards. There's no guarantee Flacco gets another start if Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) clears the league's protocol ahead of a Week 14 meeting with the Jaguars, nor that Cooper will remain sidelined. While Moore's performance was somewhat encouraging, he remains a very volatile fantasy option.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Does little with targets Sunday
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Moore caught three of nine targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 29-12 loss to the Broncos.
He tied tight end David Njoku for the lead in targets among Browns players, but Moore finished only fourth in catches and third in receiving yards. The former Jet has yet to top 60 receiving yards in a game for his new squad and has only one TD in 11 contests, and Cleveland's uncertain QB situation -- rookie starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson (concussion) was replaced by PJ Walker in the third quarter -- leaves Moore with little fantasy appeal heading into a Week 13 clash with the Rams.
