Andrew Hawkins, Taylor Gabriel, Miles Austin's Post-Week 8 Fantasy Reaction

The Cleveland Browns have been a sporadic passing team this season with Brian Hoyer under center, but they had a few receivers shine in Week 8. Facing a porous Oakland Raiders defense, Andrew Hawkins continued his consistent fantasy season.

Meanwhile, both Taylor Gabriel and Miles Austin played crucial roles for the team but didn't have huge fantasy days. Here's a look at the full statistics for all three Browns wideouts:

Player	Andrew Hawkins	Taylor Gabriel	Miles Austin
Rec.	7	2	2
Targets	9	3	2
Rec. Yds	88	60	34
Rec. TDs	1	0	0
Fantasy Points (Standard)	14.8	6.0	3.4

Throughout the 2014 season, Hawkins has stepped up for Cleveland in the absence of Josh Gordon. The fourth-year receiver had his sixth game in eight weeks with over 70 yards and fifth with more than 80.

But what made Sunday special for Hawkins was finally touching pay dirt this year. He hasn't scored a touchdown since 2012 with the Cincinnati Bengals, when he had four on the season.

Needless to say, he might be his son's favorite player again.

Gabriel and Austin also contributed, but they had nowhere near the targets of Hawkins. Gabriel's long reception for 48 yards and Austin's 22-yard catch helped owners, but they barely made a dent on the day.

With the return of Gordon looming in Week 12 and Hawkins surging, Austin and Gabriel still have limited value. Hawkins and Cameron continue to get the majority of the targets, so the wideout is still a flex or WR2 option in deep leagues.

Going against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week and the Atlanta Falcons late in November, Hawkins has starter potential. But with Gordon set to return prior to the fantasy playoffs, temper expectations later this season.

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