Pianowski Urges Week 2 Starts for David Montgomery, Sits Quinshon Judkins as Browns Face 8.5-Point Spread
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 18
Pianowski Urges Week 2 Starts for David Montgomery, Sits Quinshon Judkins as Browns Face 8.5-Point Spread
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 18
Summary
David Montgomery headlines Pianowski’s Week 2 starts after a 23-touch opener, with Houston expected to lean conservative if Nico Collins’ hamstring issue limits or sidelines him.
Aaron Jones also gets a green light because Jordan Mason is on IR with a thumb injury, while Carson Wentz becomes a viable streamer with Kyler Murray ruled out by concussion.
The caution tier is more matchup-driven: Jayden Reed, Mark Andrews and Devaughn Vele remain usable, but each carries role or game-script questions rather than outright bench status.
Travis Etienne Jr. lands in the sit tier as New Orleans’ backfield looks more crowded than expected, while MarShawn Lloyd and Quinshon Judkins are downgraded by weak rushing outlooks and likely negative game flow.
Judkins draws the harshest context hit, with Pianowski arguing Cleveland’s quarterback play makes Browns skill players hard to trust against a Buccaneers team favored by 8.5 points.