Kasen Williams Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections
Kevin Hogan will start ahead of DeShone Kizer in Week 6
Coach Hue Jackson has decided to move Kizer, the league-leader in turnovers (11), to the bench this weekend when the Browns visit the Texans. Hogan came in for Kizer in the second half of their Week 5 game against the Jets and was impressive, completing 16-of-19 passes for 194 yards and two scores. He may have a better spot than it appears against the ailing Texans defense that will be without two of their best defensive players and pass-rushers, J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus. Houston currently ranks 11th in pass DVOA while they've allowed the sixth-most yards per attempt (7.9), seventh-most passing touchdowns (9), and tenth-best passer rating (97.5) through five weeks. Of course, Hogan won't have many weapons to work with on the Browns' thin offense. Kenny Britt may be inactive again, leaving Ricardo Louis, Rashard Higgins, Kasen Williams, and Bryce Treggs at receiver. Running back Duke Johnson caught a late touchdown from Hogan last week and continues to lead the team in receiving yards (270). Hogan has shown some chemistry with tight end David Njoku - they connected for a 3/3/48/1 line in the second half. Njoku has now caught two of his three touchdown balls from Hogan, nabbing one in each game the quarterback attempted at least 11 throws. The Texans defense ranks sixth in TE DVOA but they're allowing the fourth-most yards (72.8) and the eighth-most PPR points to the position (14.88 per game).
Kenny Britt may not start for Browns, Sammie Coates and Kasen Williams expected to play more in Week 2
Head coach Hue Jackson wouldn't commit to Britt starting in Week 2, saying that it depends on what type of personnel package they use to start their game against the Ravens. Jackson remains displeased with Britt's dropped ball in the fourth quarter against the Steelers last weekend. The receiver was wide open for a first down with 11:30 remaining in a 21-10 game when he failed to haul in a nice pass from DeShone Kizer, ultimately leading to a punt two plays later. He finished with just one reception for 13 yards on three targets in a disappointing debut with his new team. Even if he doesn't get an official "start," he should still get a similar workload overall - he played 52 of their 66 snaps in Week 1. Fellow receiver Coates didn't get on the field for a single play and Williams only got out there for 12. Apparently, Jackson is committed to increasing their workload this week. While Coates has big-play potential, he won't be a very appealing fantasy target. Rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer spread the ball around quite a bit in Week 1, targeting eight receivers at least twice, but he showed a preference towards Corey Coleman, who led the team with six targets. The second-year wideout efficiently caught five of them for 53 yards and a touchdown. Kizer also hit tight end Seth DeValve for four receptions and 42 yards on five targets. They'll have a difficult spot this week against a Ravens pass defense that picked off Andy Dalton four times in Week 1 while limiting him to 170 scoreless yards.