Denzel Ward
27-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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44
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0.0
INT
2
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Ward bounced back from what advanced analytics indicate was his worst season in 2022. His coverage grade returned to normal in 2023, while his reception rate was a career-best 51.5 percent. Ward also had two interceptions, his sixth straight season with multiple picks. The 2018 firt-rounder returns as the leader of what is considered the strongest level of the league's top-ranked passing defense (164.7 YPG) and one the best cornerback units in the league, along with Greg Newsome and Martin Emerson. Read Past Outlooks
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Plays part in two INTs vs. Broncos
Ward logged three tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses (including an interception) during Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Ward was involved in both of Bo Nix's interceptions Monday. Ward got his hand out in front of a pass intended for Troy Franklin, and the deflected ball found its way into Greg Newsome's hands. Ward then picked off Nix early in the fourth quarter on a deep pass intended for Marvin Mims, which led to a five-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to Nick Chubb nine plays later. Ward didn't log an interception over the Browns' first nine games of the regular season, but since the Week 10 bye he's tallied two interceptions (on four pass defenses) while accumulating 12 tackles (eight solo).
Ward was involved in both of Bo Nix's interceptions Monday. Ward got his hand out in front of a pass intended for Troy Franklin, and the deflected ball found its way into Greg Newsome's hands. Ward then picked off Nix early in the fourth quarter on a deep pass intended for Marvin Mims, which led to a five-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston to Nick Chubb nine plays later. Ward didn't log an interception over the Browns' first nine games of the regular season, but since the Week 10 bye he's tallied two interceptions (on four pass defenses) while accumulating 12 tackles (eight solo).
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Measurables Review
How do Denzel Ward's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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5' 11"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.32 secVertical Jump
39.0 inBroad Jump
136 inBench Press
16 reps
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A deep statistical analysis of Ward's 2022 season indicates the worst coverage grade of his five years, but fantasy football doesn't operate like that. Value comes from making plays and Ward does that despite seeing fewer targets than others in the cornerback rotation. In 2022, he finished with 15 passes defensed, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries for touchdowns. For his career, Ward scored four touchdowns and was responsible for 18 turnovers. He's the pivotal player in a deep secondary and typically draws an opponent's best wideout.
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Suiting up vs. Steelers
Ward (ribs, ankle) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Deemed day-to-day
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Ward is considered day-to-day after suffering rib and ankle injuries in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
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Stands out in loss
Ward recorded four tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an additional pass defensed in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.
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Returns to Week 11 game
Ward (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against New Orleans, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Exits with chest injury
Ward (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Should be healthy by training camp
The left ankle/foot injury Ward suffered in a minicamp practice isn't expected to impact his availability for training camp, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland can breathe a sigh of relief, as the last thing either party needed after agreeing to a five-year, $100.5 million extension was an injury-related absence for Ward. The standout cornerback has notched double-digit passes defensed and more than 40 tackles in each of his first four seasons.
Cleveland can breathe a sigh of relief, as the last thing either party needed after agreeing to a five-year, $100.5 million extension was an injury-related absence for Ward. The standout cornerback has notched double-digit passes defensed and more than 40 tackles in each of his first four seasons.