Dustin Hopkins (the best DHop in fantasy this year), is the #1 scoring kicker, and that’s even after his bye week in week 5. He has been remarkably consistent and often, high scoring.
How do you expect this change with Deshaun Watson out for the season? Can he still finish top 5? Logic would dictate that with worse QB options, the team would be far more likely to settle for field goals. However, are you confident with rookie QB DTR even getting close to that range?
In addition, many matchups the Browns face will be defense-heavy. Steelers, Jets, etc. this makes it even harder to trust the Cleveland O.
TL;DR: Hopkins owners, do you feel a lack of Watson helps or hurts his chances to be K1 of the year?
Only time will tell. Remember that the browns are elite defensively and often have good starting field position.
Also worth noting that he had his best performances with Watson sidelined already.