2022 Fantasy Upside
The first big acquisition the Browns made this offseason and it only cost them a fifth-round pick to do so. Amari Cooper comes to Cleveland perhaps with a chip on his shoulder after being a cap-casualty trade candidate from the Cowboys and now has a chance to really shine again as the top guy in Cleveland, especially with Jarvis Landry now in New Orleans. Whoever is behind center for the Browns will undoubtedly be looking Cooper’s way quite a bit.
2022 Fantasy Downside
If Jacoby Brissett has to play quarterback, that knocks the entire offense down a notch, including Cooper. And chances are, Brissett is going to play a few games and we can’t yet rule out the possibility of him playing the entire season if Deshaun Watson receives a full-season suspension.
2022 Bottom Line
Cooper should still gobble up targets no matter who is at quarterback and should at least be a steady fantasy option. He’s going off the board near round six and should be viewed as a high-floor flex option.