Kevin Szafraniec continues his deep dive into the AFC North by identifying the best and worst picks on the Cleveland Browns’ roster in 2026 best ball drafts.
For those of us who have spent the majority of our lives as residents of Northeast Ohio, the Factory of Sadness is very real.
Even in the best of times, Browns fans still find themselves waiting for someone to pull the rug out from underneath them. And that is unlikely to change until the front office can put a team worth cheering for on the field more than once per decade.
Heading into the 2026 season, the team is starting over yet again. Not only is there yet another new head coach in town — the team’s 13th since returning to the league in 1999 — but the team also just traded away objectively the best player they have had on the team since the turn of the century, when they shipped Myles Garrett off to greener pastures in Los Angeles.
But for Clevelanders still clinging to any glimmer of hope they can get their hands on, there are reasons to be optimistic about the young talent on the Browns’ roster. But on a team that still has far more questions than answers, is there any part of this team that fantasy drafters should be buying in on?
In this series, we will focus on best ball ADP from the FFPC slim format, which features 20-round drafts, tight-end premium scoring (1.5 points per TE reception and 1.0 PPR for all other positions), and starting lineups consisting of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, and two standard flex spots.
Catch up on all the previous installments of this series:
AFC North
AFC South
- Will the Colts Come to Regret Their Massive Offseason Investments?
- Searching for Offensive Rhythm in Tennessee
- It’s a Make-or-Break Year for C.J. Stroud and the Houston Passing Game
- How Many Players Will Deliver on Jacksonville’s Loaded Offense?
AFC East
- Miami’s Entire Offense is an Enigma Shrouded in Mystery
- Is New England About to Get Hit With a Heaping Helping of Regression?
- Should Drafters Buy Into the Jets’ Youth Movement?
- Despite All of the Turnover in Buffalo, Little Has Actually Changed
NFC North
- Does Chicago’s System or Players Deserve More Credit for the Bears’ Success?
- Uncertainty Lingers Just Underneath the Surface in Detroit
- Don’t Be Fooled by the Illusion of Certainty in Green Bay
- The Vikings’ Passing Attack is Primed for a Quick Turnaround
NFC East
- Should You Risk an Early Malik Nabers Selection?
- Can the Cowboys Offense Support Two Top-10 Receivers?
- Is Saquon Barkley Poised for a Bounceback in 2026?
- Is a Healthy Jayden Daniels in the Overall QB1 Conversation?
NFC West
- Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba the Only Game in Town for the Defending Champs?
- Offseason Upgrades Could Fuel a Dominant Rams Rushing Attack
- Young Superstars are Arizona’s Fantasy Oasis
- Are San Francisco’s Stars Closer to the Lombardi Trophy or the Retirement Home?
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