Gary Barnidge Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Gary Barnidge
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Age: 39
Weight: 250 lbs
Height: 6' 6"
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by Jordan Heck

· Sep 09, 2016 · 9:18 AM EDT

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 1, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Philadelphia
Gary Barnidge broke out last season after years of being a backup, and now we get to see if he's truly a threat at tight end. He'll get a decent matchup in Week 1 against the Eagles, and could see some more targets due to Josh Gordon's suspension.

Considering the overall talent at the tight end position, Barnidge should be viewed as a solid TE1 play in Week 1 against the Eagles. There's no reason to expect a major drop off from what he did in 2015.

by Jordan Heck

· Aug 12, 2016 · 4:48 PM EDT

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
After doing pretty much nothing but sit on the bench and block for the first six seasons of his career, Gary Barnidge came out of nowhere and had a Pro Bowl 2015 season. He finished as the No. 3 TE in fantasy by catching 79 passes for 1,043 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Browns didn't change anything at the tight end position in the offseason, and Barnidge has a comfortable grasp on the starting job.

Fantasy Downside
Barnidge has a new quarterback and is playing in a new system, so there's no guarantee he'll put up the same, or even similar numbers this year. In addition, teams have had time to study Barnidge, and he'll no longer be a player that opposing defenses will doubt.

Bottom Line
We don't expect Barnidge to put up another 1,000-yard season, but there's enough reason to like him in 2016. His situation isn't the best, but he should still project to be a low-end TE1.

by Andy Rioux

· Jan 01, 2016 · 12:20 PM EST

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 17, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs Pittsburgh

Game flow in Week 16 was the impetus for one of Gary Barnidge’s poorest days of the season. With Cleveland unexpectedly competitive in a 17-13 loss to Kansas City, they did not to have to take the air very often to stay competitive, especially since the Browns ran for 232 yards. Barnidge finished with three receptions for 47 yards.

Gary should be able to rebound against the Steelers. Earlier this year, he caught six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Pittsburgh, a team that could not corral Ryan Mallett last Sunday in a must-win situation. And Cleveland probably will not be able to set the tempo on the ground like they did in Kansas City, as Pittsburgh boasts a fairly respectable run defense. Barnidge is a safe TE1.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 24, 2015 · 10:13 PM EST

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 16, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Kansas City

Seattle’s secondary largely contained Gary Barnidge in Week 15, holding the breakout star to three receptions for 29 yards. However, Barnidge still came through for owners with Cleveland’s only touchdown in a 30-13 loss.

The Chiefs do not have a secondary as good as the Seahawks, but they have been playing tremendous football down the stretch and have put the clamps on many opposing offenses. But Barnidge has proven throughout the season that he can remain productive against all kinds of opponents. He must be started if you are playing for all the marbles.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 18, 2015 · 10:43 AM EST

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 15, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Seattle

Last Sunday, as the Browns earned a rare victory by beating San Francisco 24-10, Gary Barnidge was again helping fantasy teams finish in the winner’s circle. Barnidge caught five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Barnidge’s next two matchups are the kind that could produce nightmares. The Seahawks and Chiefs on the road are daunting. Seattle has given up the fewest touchdown passes in the NFL. Nevertheless, Gary has reached the pinnacle in fantasy football after being anonymous for most of his career, and has earned those two magical words only the best of the best earn. Barnidge is “matchup proof.” In a game where the Browns could be throwing a lot, he may not end up as the top TE1, but he will be in the mix for that crown.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 10, 2015 · 9:34 PM EST

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 14, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs San Francisco

It will be a very good week for Gary Barnidge before he even takes the field. The Browns gave Barnidge a contract extension as a reward for his breakout season. After catching five passes for 59 yards in Week 13, Barnidge has 60 receptions for 817 yards and seven touchdowns.

There are many teams that have given up more touchdown passes than San Francisco, but the 49ers surrender close to 275 passing yards per game. While Barnidge has struggled at times with Johnny Manziel at quarterback, in Manziel’s last start Gary grabbed six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Barnidge has unpleasant matchups with Seattle and Kansas City ahead, but should be a steady TE1 on Sunday.

by Andy Rioux

· Dec 04, 2015 · 1:03 AM EST

CLE TE Gary Barnidge - Week 13, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs Cincinnati

Targeted 11 times on Monday night, Gary Barnidge turned in another nice performance, catching seven passes for 91 yards. One of the most surprising performers in the history of fantasy football, Barnidge has seven touchdowns and is averaging five receptions and 68.9 yards per game.

However, a season-ending injury to quarterback Josh McCown could mean trouble for Barnidge. Barnidge has not clicked as well with Johnny Manziel, who may still emerge as Cleveland’s starter down the stretch, and it remains to be seen if he will have a good rapport with current starter Austin Davis. Earlier this year, Cincinnati held Barnidge to two catches for 35 yards in a game McCown missed. Gary has earned the benefit of the doubt and is still a solid TE1 for this week, but his future may not be as bright as his recent past.