Great news for Browns fans and fantasy owners: Josh Gordon is eligible to return this week. He is expected to rejoin the team and practice normally, and all indications are that he will play next weekend when the Browns take on the Atlanta Falcons.
Gordon's Imminent Return Exciting Fans
Naturally, the Browns are excited, but fantasy owners may be even happier. Many owners have stashed Gordon on their bench for weeks, if not all season, eagerly awaiting Week 12 for this reason. But what about the gamers who prefer the weekly format over the season-long fantasy league? Is Gordon worth the price on sites such as FanDuel?
As of this writing, Josh Gordon has a listed price of $7,800 on FanDuel. That puts him just behind DeSean Jackson and just ahead of Jordan Matthews. For comparison, the most expensive wide receiver is Jordy Nelson of the Packers, listed at an even $9,000. Players have a salary cap of $60,000 to spend on a standard fantasy roster, and they can allot it however they choose.
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According to the Cleveland coaching staff, Gordon is expected to immediately resume full-time playing duties. That means he should play nearly every offensive snap for the Browns, and if he does play that much, then I cannot see how he fails to approach or exceed 10 targets. The Browns have said they will not force Gordon the ball, but think back to what he did last season (with an inferior quarterback situation, no less). They did not have to force him the ball because he was always open.
Gordon has proven nearly ungaurdable by even the best defensive backs. If reports that Gordon will receive a normal workload immediately, then he will almost certainly be a top-tier wide receiver for the rest of the season. Anytime you can get an elite wideout for the price of a No. 2 or No. 3 guy, you have to do it. Josh Gordon should absolutely deliver a great return on investment in daily leagues. Take advantage before his price skyrockets.
Below you can see how teammates feel about Gordon's return.
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