Moore caught six of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to Cincinnati in Week 7.
The last time Moore saw activity as significant as this was in Week 2. Sunday was the Browns' first game since they traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo, and Moore was expected to see more opportunities. In fact, Sunday's production was greater than his previous three weeks combined. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that second-year wideout Cedric Tillman (12 targets, eight catches) emerged as a viable competitor for the available targets going forward, and quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a potentially season-ending Achilles injury.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Not on injury report
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Moore (rib) doesn't appear on the Browns' initial Week 7 injury report that was released Wednesday.
Per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles that Moore was dealing with a rib issue, but the injury is evidently not a concern for the wideout as this weekend's contest against the Bengals approaches. Through six games to date, Moore has caught 16 of his 23 targets for 95 yards, but he could see added opportunities in Cleveland's offense moving forward following the departure of Amari Cooper, who led the team with 53 targets prior to being traded to the Bills on Tuesday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Dealing with rib issue
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Following Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles, coach Kevin Stefanski noted that Moore is dealing with a rib injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Moore finished up the contest with one catch for three yards. Look for added context regarding the wideout's injury to arrive no later than Wednesday, but if he's out or limited next weekend against the Bengals, Cedric Tillman would be a candidate for added Week 6 snaps.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Four targets in loss
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Moore caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-13 loss to Washington.
Moore continued to be a distant third at wide receiver behind Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy, This was the fourth time in five games that Moore had 17 receiving yards or fewer. The one bright note is that he got his first red-zone target of the season. He has just 92 yards through five weeks, eight targets over the last three games, and a meager 4.5 aDOT.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: One touch in loss
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Moore caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas.
Moore's touch came on the Browns' first drive -- perhaps their best of the season -- and converted a 3rd-and-10. That was the end of his involvement, however. He opened the season with 14 targets over the first two weeks, but Moore has lagged behind Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy and been targeted just four times the last two games. Until the Browns can get their erratic offense going -- Cleveland has yet to score more than 20 points in a game, and the defense was responsible for one of its four touchdowns -- Moore does not appear to be a viable fantasy asset.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Season-low three targets
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Moore caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.
For the second time in three games, Moore was held to fewer than 20 yards. His one productive effort was in Week 2's win over the Jaguars, when the Browns showed a more balanced offense, though far from a highly functioning unit. That side of the ball is a growing concern early on. Cleveland hasn't yet cracked the 20-point mark, and head coach Kevin Stefanski appears reluctant to establish the ground game behind a banged-up offensive line. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has also disappointed. Moore has eight fewer targets and 58 fewer yards through three weeks than he had at this time in 2023, but that was expected after the Browns added Jerry Jeudy during the offseason. Perhaps an equalized run/pass mix and a better performing quarterback could result in Moore being a reliable and viable fantasy wideout.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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While the Browns offense hasn't looked good throwing the ball, Moore still has 14 targets in two games. He only has nine catches for 53 yards to show for it, but Moore could be a stash candidate in deeper leagues. And he has a favorable matchup in Week 3 against the Giants. Moore is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Commands eight targets
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Moore recorded six receptions on eight targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.
Moore tied with Amari Cooper for the team lead in targets, and he served as Deshaun Watson's favorite target in the short areas of the field. Five of his six catches went for fewer than 10 yards, and even his 22-yard reception came primarily after the catch. Moore will remain involved in the offense so long as Watson is under center, but he's not likely to post high yardage totals.
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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: 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.
