Fantasy Player Profile
vs. CHI: #12 vs opposing RB - 20.09 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @ARI, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 0.60 |
| 2 | LAC, | 30 | - | 6 | - | - | 5.60 |
| 3 | @PHI, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 4 | KC, | 13 | - | 1 | - | - | 2.40 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | MIN, | 29 | - | 28 | - | - | 9.70 |
| 8 | NYG, | 25 | - | 13 | - | - | 4.80 |
| 9 | @LV, | 29 | - | 7 | - | - | 6.60 |
| 10 | @CHI, | 16 | - | 3 | - | - | 2.90 |
| 11 | DAL, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 1.60 |
| 12 | @WAS, | 11 | - | 10 | - | - | 4.10 |
| 13 | CHI, | 12 | - | 17 | - | - | 5.90 |
| 14 | @MIN, | 3 | - | 7 | - | - | 2.00 |
| 15 | TB, | 3 | - | 17 | - | 1 | 4.00 |
| 16 | @DEN, | 20 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 17 | GB, | 65 | - | - | - | - | 6.50 |
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Potentially on roster bubble
Johnson could be on the roster bubble entering the 2020 season, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson's descent down the depth chart is somewhat surprising, given that he compiled 382 total yards despite playing just 318 snaps as a rookie. However, after the Lions took two running backs in the 2020 NFL Draft -- D'Andre Swift in the second round and Jason Huntley in the fifth -- Johnson's skill set as a multi-tooled athlete may be redundant. Huntley's arrival in particular could spell doom for Johnson, as the New Mexico State product proved to be a capable returner in college while…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 29 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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No lock for 2020 roster
Johnson isn't guaranteed a roster spot in advance of the 2020 season, Chris Burke of the Athletic reports.
Analysis: On the surface, Johnson's 4.3 yards per carry from 2019 seems respectable for a sixth-round rookie. Take out his 40-yard scamper from Week 17, though, and that number drops to 3.8, which seems much more representative of a player who seemingly struggled as a runner on a weekly basis. In fact, it's hard to say Johnson fared well as a receiving option either considering he averaged just 4.5 yards on his 24 receptions. Add it all up and Johnson may be dependent on an impressive showing in…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 14 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes most of limited opportunity
Johnson carried the ball three times for 65 yards in the team's Week 17 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Johnson worked behind both Kerryon Johnson and Bo Scarbrough but finished the contest as the Lions' leading rusher. The majority of his production came on a 40-yard run with 20 seconds remaining in the first half, setting up a field goal as time expired. Ty Johnson spent a few weeks as the team's primary running back in the absence of Kerryon Johnson, though he'll begin the 2020 season strictly as a backup with a healthier depth chart in front of him.
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Three carries in Week 16 loss
Johnson carried three times for 20 yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to Denver.
Analysis: With Kerryon Johnson and Bo Scarbrough back from their respective injuries, Ty remained on the active roster while last week's feature back, Wes Hills, was a healthy scratch. Johnson might get another handful of carries in Sunday's season finale against Green Bay, but he'll most certainly remain a distant third option in this backfield.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Six touches in backup role
Johnson rushed twice for three yards and caught four of five targets for 17 yards while fumbling once during Sunday's 38-17 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Despite pre-game reports listing Johnson as the expected starter, it was actually Wes Hills -- who had been promoted from the practice squad Saturday -- who opened the game with the first-string offense. While Johnson still finished the game having logged more offensive snaps, Hills had five times as many carries and both of the Lions' rushing scores on the day. That works out to Hills getting the ball on over half of his snaps while Johnson got the rock on less than a quarter of his. While…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Draws Week 15 start
The Lions announced Johnson as their starting running back for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson will apparently be on the field for the Lions' first offensive snap of the day, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be in store to fill the lead role out of the backfield as Detroit looks to replace the injured Bo Scarbrough (ribs). As Justin Rogers of The Detroit News noted earlier Sunday, practice squad callup Wes Hills was spotted taking first-team reps during pregame warmups, and J.D. McKissic also lingers as another option out of the backfield. Most likely, coach Matt…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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May see role increase sans Scarbrough
Johnson and J.D. McKissic are expected to headline the Lions' Week 15 backfield with Bo Scarbrough (ribs) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Scarbrough had operated as Detroit's lead option on the ground for the past four games, but his inactive status leaves Johnson, McKissic and practice squad callup Wes Hills as the lone healthy options at running back. Given Hills' lack of prior experience, Johnson and McKissic look like the best bets for touches and production out of the Detroit backfield, with coach Matt Patricia likely to ride the hot hand between the two. A rookie sixth-round pick, Johnson has disappointed in most of his…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role
Johnson carried the ball twice for three yards in the team's Week 14 loss to the Vikings. He added one reception for seven yards.
Analysis: Johnson's role continued to shrink as he lacked involvement in both the passing and rushing games. Bo Scarbrough accounted for 19 of the team's 22 rushing attempts, causing Johnson to tally his lowest carry total since Week 1. Johnson's targets also shrunk, with J.D. McKissic drawing four targets out of the backfield. To make matters worse, Johnson will draw a stiff matchup against the Buccaneers in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals 29 yards
Johnson rushed three times for 12 yards and caught all three of his targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Johnson unsurprisingly worked in a limited capacity behind newly established workhorse Bo Scarbrough, who handled the ball on 21 of his 36 snaps. By comparison, Johnson garnered only six touches on 25 snaps, which offers a clear indication of whom Detroit wants to carry the load. While Johnson at least seems to be tracking toward a bigger role than J.D. McKissic, the latter is adept in pass protection and has easily been the more explosive player when the ball is in his hands. With that said,…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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In Scarbrough's shadow
Johnson rushed four times for 11 yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Washington.
Analysis: While it's worth noting that Johnson did handle 27 offensive snaps Sunday compared to 38 for Bo Scarbrough, it's also hard to ignore that the latter's ascendance is starting to make Johnson almost entirely irrelevant for fantasy purposes. Not only was Scarbrough much more effective with his touches while running for 98 yards on 18 carries, but Johnson is now averaging 3.4 yards per carry through his first 11 games as a pro and hasn't provided many reasons for an expanded role as the season…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in loss to Dallas
Johnson carried two times for six yards and caught his only target for no gain during Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Johnson took a back seat to the newly-signed Bo Scarbrough in the run game and looked on as J.D. McKissic led the backfield in receptions. He did little with the opportunities he was given, and he seems to be losing traction as an option for Detroit. As such, Johnson seems unlikely to make a major impact next Sunday against the Redskins.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared of concussion
Johnson does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's contest after clearing concussion protocol.
Analysis: As a result of clearing the protocol, Johnson is set to play against the Cowboys. Since Kerryon Johnson was placed on injured reserve in Week 7, Ty Johnson has been less than spectacular filling in as the nominal starter, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry across 21 attempts. Unfortunately for fantasy owners looking to take advantage of the fluid Lions backfield, fellow backup J.D. McKissic has also been a nonfactor, most notably recording just 36 yards rushing in Week 10 despite seeing 70…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 16 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 11
Johnson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: The rookie will still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist before getting the green light to play this weekend, but he looks on track to return to action after a concussion knocked him out early in the Week 10 loss to the Bears. After opening the week as a non-participant in practice, Johnson advanced to limited work Thursday before taking full contact in Friday's session. If active, Johnson would likely share backfield snaps with J.D. McKissic and Paul Perkins.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Johnson (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Considering he was a non-participant Wednesday in the Lions' first practice of the week, Johnson's ability to take part in non-contact work Thursday implies he's made some progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. In order to have a shot at playing Sunday against the Cowboys, Johnson will ultimately need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist at some point before the contest. The Lions would lean on J.D. McKissic and Paul Perkins to split the backfield work in the event…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Thursday
Johnson (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: The development is a positive one as Johnson works his way through the concussion suffered this past Sunday in Chicago. His level of participation isn't known, but he likely will be listed as limited on Thursday's injury report. The Lions' remaining healthy backfield options are J.D. McKissic, Paul Perkins and Nick Bawden.
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Johnson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnson is still working his way through the concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's loss to the Bears with the head injury. In the event that Johnson is unable to pass the five-step protocol ahead of this weekend's game against Dallas, the Lions would be left with a backfield consisting of J.D. McKissic, Paul Perkins and fullback Nick Bawden.
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Concussion confirmed
Johnson has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Chicago due to a concussion.
Analysis: With the head injury confirmed, Johnson will yield the Lions' backfield to J.D. McKissic, Paul Perkins and fullback Nick Bawden for the remainder of the contest.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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May have head injury
Johnson is under evaluation for a head injury during Sunday's game at Chicago, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Analysis: If Johnson ultimately is diagnosed with a concussion, the Lions will be down to just three healthy bodies in the backfield in J.D. McKissic, Paul Perkins and fullback Nick Bawden.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Underwhelming effort vs. Raiders
Johnson carried nine times for 29 yards and caught three passes for an additional seven yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Johnson led the team in carries but came away with little, as he averaged 3.2 yards per rush. He also hauled in all three of his targets, but he fared even worse in terms of yards per reception. Meanwhile, J.D. McKissic piled up 72 scrimmage yards and a touchdown, so the balance of power in the Detroit backfield could shift again heading into next Sunday's game in Chicago.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see more opportunities
Johnson is in line to start Sunday's contest against the Raiders after Tra Carson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve.
Analysis: Stop us if you've heard this one before. While it's entirely possible newly called up Paul Perkins could wander into the majority of the carries Sunday -- as Carson did against the Giants last week -- Johnson, and to some extent J.D. McKissic, appear to be the preferred running backs of choice by default given Perkins has been up and down on the active roster multiple times this season. While it's unclear what Johnson's role will be Sunday, it's worth nothing the Lions did bring in former Pro…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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