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 who 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 wide receivers Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston. Each will be getting their own breakdown, starting with the man with the biggest contract of the trio.
Jerry Jeudy - Start
Jerry Jeudy has played in just seven games with Deshaun Watson as his quarterback. In those six games, he has averaged six targets
a game, which isn't great, but isn't bad either. Jeudy could be a WR3 or flex option in leagues given that he projects as the WR1 in the offense. If he falls down the proverbial pecking order, then a tough conversation may need to be had with Jeudy. Until then, we ride at dawn, or 1:00 p.m. EST on Sunday.
KC Concepcion - Start
Concepcion gets a starting nod from us solely based on his unique placement in the Browns' offense and in the mind of Todd Monken. He was used in unique ways during the preseason; some believe this is Monken's new version of Zay Flowers, like he coached and schemed so well in Baltimore. Concepcion is someone who can be a flex play in Week 1 for the potential boom he could bring to a lineup.
Denzel Boston - Bench
Sadly, Boston is the odd man out, but not for a lack of talent. He just is the third man in the race right now, with a quarterback and offense that is not designed to provide meaningful targets beyond the top two receivers, not to mention Harold Fannin Jr. also being in the mix. Boston may have his time if things fall out of favor with Jeudy in the offense but for now he can be in a taxi squad or stashed on a bench.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Should you start any Browns WR in fantasy football in Week 1?
