Johnny Manziel, Travis Benjamin's Post-Week 2 Fantasy Advice

Say what you will about Johnny Manziel, but he sure knows how to make an impression. On his first pass as a starting quarterback in 2015, the Cleveland Browns quarterback connected with Travis Benjamin for a 60-yard touchdown in Sunday's matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

It was the second time in as many weeks that Manziel and Benjamin connected on a long touchdown. Benjamin hauled in a 54-yarder in Week 1's 31-10 loss to the New York Jets, which was also Manziel's first career touchdown pass.

Things went far better this time around, though, as Manziel led the Browns to a 28-14 win and threw for two scores—both going to Benjamin. The fourth-year wideout is now responsible for all three of Manziel's career touchdowns. Here is a look at how both fared and analysis on what to expect going forward. 

Player	Completions-Attempts	Yards	TD	INT
Player	Receptions	Yards	TD	Targets
Johnny Manziel	8-15	172	2	0
Travis Benjamin	3	115	2	4

Johnny Manziel

Until Browns coach Mike Pettine says otherwise, Josh McCown is the team's starting quarterback. He's been out most of the first two weeks with a concussion but remains a favorite with the coaching staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Browns still plan to start McCown once he returns from injury.

That all but nullifies whatever value Manziel would have on fantasy teams.

Even if he were to take over as starter, nothing about his NFL performance indicates he's worth owning outside two-quarterback leagues. He's never even topped 200 yards passing in a game or thrown for multiple touchdowns. Given the proliferation of pass-first offenses around the NFL, Manziel would be among the worst half-dozen quarterbacks from a fantasy perspective.

The magic just isn't there. Stop paying for name value, and look at production.

Travis Benjamin

Benjamin's a more interesting case, especially as he continues breaking big plays. In addition to his two long receiving touchdowns, Benjamin also returned a second-quarter punt to the house for his third score in two weeks.

The hit-or-miss tendency of big-play guys makes Benjamin a risky play every week—the Browns aren't suddenly going to be the 2007 New England Patriots when it comes to downfield efficiency—but he's worth owning in 12-team formats at this point.

Just don't go making any rash decisions and start him next week. At least not until we know who will be under center.

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