The Browns' offense is not loaded with the most promising fantasy assets. The unit is young and still developing, but the quarterback play holds most of it back to an extent.
During the 2026 season here on Browns Wire, we will review all fantasy-relevant skill players for the team and share whether they are worth a start.
Each position has players that can help or hurt your fantasy team, so this will be a form of start or sit. In this piece, we will be looking at whether you should be starting Harold Fannin Jr. In 2025, he had one of the better rookie seasons by a tight end in NFL history. He achieved that with less-than-ideal quarterback play and a rotation of players that did not allow much chemistry to build.
What we didn't see with him was
Deshaun Watson, and in 2026, albeit through one week, we have seen that there is not much between him and Fannin. Until he shows otherwise, Fannin may be best avoided in fantasy lineups, but especially in Week 2 against a tough Bucs defense.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Should you start Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy in Week 2?
