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@PIT: #5 vs opposing RB - 16.75 FPA
Bye Week8Rank21% Rostered99.3% Change-0.5WK 2 Pts7.00WK 3 Proj. Pts12.50
2020 Fantasy Stats
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1@KC
Loss, 20-34
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2BAL
Loss, 16-33
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3@PIT
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4MIN
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6@TEN
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7GB
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9@JAX
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10@CLE
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11NE
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12@DET
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13IND
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14@CHI
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15@IND
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16CIN
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2020 Fantasy Stats
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1@KC,
L 20-34
77132--19.90
2BAL,
L 16-33
34-16--7.00
3@PIT,
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4MIN,
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6@TEN,
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7GB,
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9@JAX,
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10@CLE,
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11NE,
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12@DET,
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13IND,
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14@CHI,
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15@IND,
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16CIN,
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17TEN,
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  • Less success Week 2

    Johnson gained 34 yards on 11 carries and caught two of four targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.

    Analysis: Johnson may have caught the Chiefs by surprise in Week 1, but the Ravens were watching and shut him down. He was held to 50 yards from scrimmage after crossing the century mark (109 yards) last week. With Duke Johnson (ankle) inactive, David Johnson gobbled up all the running back targets and finished tied for fourth in total targets with tight end Darren Fells. David Johnson looks to rebound Week 3 on the road against a Pittsburgh defense that is holding backs to 2.9 yards per carry through…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks sharp in team debut

    Johnson rushed 11 times for 77 yards and a touchdown and brought in three of four targets for 32 yards in the Texans' 34-20 loss to the Chiefs on Thursday.

    Analysis: On a night when the Texans disappointingly looked non-competitive for stretches against a team they'd played well against last season, Johnson, an offseason acquisition looking to reset his career in Houston, was a bright spot. The oft-maligned running back often seemed like the 2016 version of himself while making nifty jump-cuts and displaying strong vision and acceleration. Johnson's renowned pass-catching skills were also on display, and he actually checked in a distant second in receptions…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • High expecations

    Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said the team has "high expectations" for Johnson, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Texans acquired Johnson from the Cardinals when they traded franchise wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, so expectations should be high. Pressure, too. Johnson said he puts pressure on himself and has done so since 2016. "I like the pressure," Johnson said. "It makes me want to be better. It makes me want to compete more and do everything I can to prove the doubters [wrong] or want to make [Bill] O'Brien look good and want to make this organization look good." The 28-year-old back with a big…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 29 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Excited for clean slate

    Johnson expressed confidence in his durability and anticipation for a new beginning with the Texans, Sarah Barshop of EPSN.com reports.

    Analysis: The narrative about Johnson's decline since 2016 is out there after the 28-year-old running back has dealt with injuries and a suspect supporting cast in recent seasons.The one full season he played, 2018, was for the league's lowest-ranked offense, 32nd in rushing and passing. "Just going back to my rookie year of doing everything that I can to make sure that my body is healthy and starting a clean slate for sure with a new team," said Johnson. He enters the offseason as the top back, ahead of…read more

    Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 4:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Passes physical

    Johnson passed his physical Wednesday, making his trade to the Texans official, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Johnson dealt with an ankle injury last season and effectively had his 2017 campaign derailed by a dislocated wrist, but he wasn't expected to have any medical red flags heading into the physical. With his health now intact, he'll now be looking to rebound in Houston after a disappointing finish to his tenure in Arizona. The 28-year-old's production has been lackluster since he turned in monster fantasy numbers in 2016, but a change in scenery and a clear spot atop Houston's depth chart could…read more

    Published: Wed, Apr 15 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Swapped for DeAndre Hopkins

    The Cardinals traded Johnson, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round selection for DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: In what may become the blockbuster move of the 2020 offseason, the Texans opt to settle their backfield situation but in exchange give up one of the league's most reliable wide receivers. Johnson will join forces with Duke Johnson at running back with Houston moving on from unrestricted free agents Lamar Miller (knee) and Carlos Hyde.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Shipped to Houston

    The Cardinals traded Johnson to the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Specifics are to follow on what the Cardinals received in return. Less than two years removed from inking Johnson to a massive extension, the Cardinals have moved on after back-to-back lackluster seasons. The transaction was forecast by the team placing the transition tag on Kenyan Drake, who exploded on the scene in 2019 after his trade to the desert midseason. Johnson will join Duke Johnson in the Houston backfield with Lamar Miller (knee) and Carlos Hyde set to become unrestricted free…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't be cut

    Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said Johnson won't be released this offseason, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. "Cutting him is not an option," Keim said. "You can't just have one back."

    Analysis: Keim merely states the obvious, considering Johnson's three-year, $39 million extension includes a fully guaranteed $10.2 million base salary for 2020, per overthecap.com. A trade isn't out of the question, but the Cardinals presumably would need to give up something else -- or renegotiate Johnson's contract to eat some of the salary -- to facilitate a trade for for a 28-year-old running back, who hasn't looked especially good since 2016. Johnson did produce 10.3 yards per catch and 7.9 per…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 14 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Interesting offseason ahead

    Johnson compiled 94 carries for 345 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 36 of 47 passes for 370 yards and four more TDs in 13 games this season.

    Analysis: Johnson signed a lucrative three-year extension on the eve of the 2018 campaign, but he's disappointed in 29 appearances in the interim. His pass-catching acumen is clear, as evidenced by a catch rate of 69.9 percent (86 receptions on 123 targets) and 9.5 yards per catch. His performance on the ground has been a different story. Managing only 3.7 yards per rush during that stretch, Johnson effectively was benched in 2019 in favor of midseason trade acquisition Kenyan Drake, who tore it up after…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 8:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns four touches Week 16

    Johnson took two carries for three yards and posted one reception (on one target) for four yards during Sunday's 27-13 win at Seattle.

    Analysis: Johnson started each of the Cardinals' first seven games of the season, only to injure his ankle Week 7 and miss two contests as a result. Upon his return, he got the nod again, but the lead back role remained in the hands of midseason trade acquisition Kenyan Drake. Johnson's usage has been minimal in the meantime, and while he joined Drake in the starting lineup this past Sunday, he did little with his four touches. With one game remaining on the schedule, Johnson may be running out of time…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches just three carries Sunday

    Johnson had three carries for six yards and returned one kickoff for 24 yards during Sunday's 38-24 win against the Browns.

    Analysis: Johnson's totes came on the Cardinals' first possession, a drive late in the second quarter, and then on the second-to-last play of the game as the offense was attempting to burn the clock. Meanwhile, Kenyan Drake again dominated touches out of the backfield, turning 23 carries and catches into 146 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on the ground. Their usage was reflected in their respective snap counts: Drake handled 46 of 61 on offense while Johnson got only 13. Such has been the trend…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD despite limited workload

    Johnson ran for 19 yards on three carries and caught both of his targets for 34 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-17 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: The 2016 All-Pro back has been relegated to a part-time role since the arrival of Kenyan Drake, collecting a surprisingly slim workload of 5.7 offensive touches per game since Week 10. Prior to Drake's Cardinals debut Oct. 31, Johnson had averaged 17.7 combined rush attempts and receptions per game. With most leagues in the midst of the fantasy playoffs, Johnson is hard to trust, even going up against a Cleveland defense in Week 15 that allows nearly 4.8 yards per carry to opposing running…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six touches in loss

    Johnson carried the ball four times for 15 yards and caught both his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams,

    Analysis: Kenyan Drake saw 15 touches to Johnson's six on the afternoon while Chase Edmonds got zero, so the pecking order in the Cards' backfield doesn't seem to have changed coming out of the team's bye. Johnson' inability to break a big play with his limited workload doesn't make a good argument for more action, but the whole offense struggled in this one. He'll likely handle No. 2 duties again next week against a stingy Steelers defense.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has unknown role

    Johnson has an undetermined role in the Cardinals offense as the team prepares for a Week 13 matchup with the Rams, Kyle Odegard of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Kenyan Drake has usurped the No. 1 spot on the depth chart since arriving in Arizona from Miami prior to Week 9. In three contests before the Cardinals' Week 12 bye, Drake totaled 41 carries and 16 catches. Meanwhile, Johnson was active twice during that span, but all six of his touches occurred Week 10. Adding another variable to the equation is the potential return of Chase Edmonds (hamstring), who practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday. Drake appears to be the only known quantity in…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Zero touches in Sunday's loss

    Johnson failed to touch the ball in Sunday's 36-26 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Coach Kliff Kingsbury suggested during the week he would use a backfield committee Sunday, but it turned out to be a committee of one as Kenyan Drake turned 22 touches into 80 scrimmage yards. It's not clear whether Johnson's lack of use was due to strategy, him still not being 100 percent or some other reason, but his relegation to a backup role since the acquisition of Drake is a serious concern to anyone with fantasy shares in the RB. The Cards will be on bye Week 12, and Chase Edmonds…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Part of 'committee' with Drake

    Coach Kliff Kingsbury said after Friday's practice that Johnson will be included in a "committee" at running back with Kenyan Drake during Sunday's game against the 49ers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The absence of Chase Edmonds (hamstring) at least spares Johnson and Drake of another potential threat, but both backs may struggle to deliver useful fantasy production while sharing work against a stout 49ers defense. Though Drake appeared to be working with the first-team offense in the portion of practice Friday that was open to the media, Kingsbury declined to name a starter and said both backs would have distinct packages in Sunday's game. If the workload distribution during last week's…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May be No. 2 back

    Johnson appeared to be taking reps with the Cardinals' second-team offense during Friday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Though Johnson hasn't appeared on the Cardinals' Week 11 injury report, his performance in last week's loss to the Buccaneers suggested he was still slowed by the ankle injury that kept him sidelined for the previous two contests. Johnson played only 43 percent of the offensive snaps against Tampa Bay, logging five carries for two yards and one reception for eight yards. Meanwhile, Kenyan Drake -- who was spotted taking the first-team reps Friday -- paced the Arizona backfield with a 64 percent…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets benched Sunday

    Johnson was benched by coach Kilff Kingsbury for the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-27 loss at Tampa Bay in favor of Kenyan Drake, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With Chase Edmonds (hamstring) sidelined, Johnson and Drake were expected to split the RB reps in some way, shape or form in Week 10. Having said that, Johnson didn't see the field at all after his fumble late in the third quarter, seeing 43 percent of the offensive snaps to Drake's 64 percent. Consequently, Johnson accumulated six touches and 10 yards from scrimmage to Drake's 16 and 41, respectively. There's no telling when Edmonds will be back in action, and Kingsbury gave no indication that…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Light workload in return

    Johnson carried five times for two yards and brought in his only target for eight yards in the Cardinals' 30-27 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Johnson was making his return from what was essentially a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain, and his late third-quarter fumble after a reception led to a tie-breaking field goal by Matt Gay. As his final line corroborates, Johnson's workload was exceedingly light, partly a function of having to share snaps with the recently-arrived Kenyan Drake, who outpaced Johnson by five carries and six targets. It's difficult to ascertain whether Sunday's division of labor has any long-term…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Geared up for return

    Johnson (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, while fellow running back Chase Edmonds (hamstring) has been ruled out, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The dread of a potential three-way split will have to wait at least one more week and probably longer, but Johnson does have Kenyan Drake competing for touches after the former Dolphin blew up for 162 scrimmage yards last Thursday against the 49ers. The matchup with Tampa's run-stuffing, pass-funnel defense represents another problem, though Johnson has the requisite athleticism and pass-catching ability to overcome both of these obstacles.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant in practice

    Johnson (ankle) practiced fully Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Johnson looks on track to play Sunday against the Buccaneers after missing Arizona's last two games due to a lingering ankle issue. With Chase Edmonds (hamstring) not practicing to begin the week, Johnson and newcomer Kenyan Drake appear primed to serve as Arizona's top backfield options in Week 10. Drake is coming off an explosive debut performance with the Cardinals last week, when he accumulated 162 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in a loss to the 49ers. It's difficult to predict how coach…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expects to play versus Bucs

    Johnson (ankle) said Wednesday that he's "definitely playing" against the Buccaneers this weekend, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Johnson also affirmed that he's back to 100 percent health after a two-game absence. Before the Cardinals clear Johnson for Week 10, they'll see how he fares in practices Wednesday through Friday. Given how well Kenyan Drake performed in his Cardinals debut in last Thursday's loss to the 49ers, Johnson isn't a safe bet to immediate take back the lion's share of backfield snaps if cleared to play against the Bucs.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back Week 10

    Johnson (ankle) is expected to return to action in the Cardinals' Week 10 game against the Buccaneers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Johnson was inactive for the second straight game in Thursday's 28-25 loss to the 49ers but he may have had a legitimate shot at suiting up if the Cardinals hadn't faced a quick turnaround in Week 9. The team's decision to release fellow running back Alfred Morris on Friday supports the notion that Johnson's ankle issue is being viewed as a day-to-day matter, but the 27-year-old will still need to demonstrate progress in practices next week before his availability for the game in Tampa Bay is…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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