John Ross Emerging as a Better Fantasy Option Amid A.J. Green Injury

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As Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green's toe injury continues to be an issue, John Ross has become a nice fantasy option for the Week 12 battle with the Cleveland Browns. Green has been listed as doubtful for tomorrow's game, so Ross should be in line for a bigger role in the Bengals offense.

Ross has finished both of his last two performances in Week 10 and 11 with a touchdown reception as Green sat sidelined with a worsening toe injury. Despite fellow teammate and wide receiver Tyler Boyd's presence, Ross has continued to feast with his increased target share.

Of the 29 balls directed at WR John Ross this season, 41 percent have been "off target". That's highest among all players with more than 10 targets. Ross has an ugly 38 percent catch rate, but has only been charged with one drop. He can get back on... https://t.co/7dnI8ZPyXi
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) November 24, 2018

Sunday's AFC North matchup won't be just your everyday divisional matchup either, with Browns cornerback Jabrill Peppers already chirping about the game ahead of time. Look for both Ross and the Bengals to take advantage of this situation heading into tomorrow.

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