D'Ernest Johnson Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

D'Ernest Johnson
RB
, Jacksonville Jaguars

Age: 28
Weight: 208 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: South Florida

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Depth Chart Ranking: 3

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
19.4	117	0	8	77

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by Neil Dutton

· Nov 29, 2023 · 11:19 AM EST

JAX RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

D'Ernest Johnson continues to work behind Travis Etienne in the Jaguars backfield, although he does seem to make at least one big play a week. In Week 12, his seven rushing attempts only garnered 19 yards, but Johnson's sole reception went for 42, giving him 6.6 Half-PPR points for the week.

Johnson has a pretty good matchup against the Bengals, but he is not really seeing enough opportunities to make him fantasy-relevant. If you need anything more than RB4 production from him in Week 13, you're likely to be disappointed.

by Neil Dutton

· Nov 22, 2023 · 1:27 PM EST

JAX RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at Houston Texans

D'Ernest Johnson has seemingly overtaken Tank Bigsby as the guy behind Travis Etienne. He saw seven attempts in Week 11, posting just 20 rushing yards, but he also took his only target 34 yards. He managed just 5.9 Half PPR points, but he now looks like the guy to roster in fantasy should anything happen to Etienne.

Until and unless something happens to Etienne, it's hard to attach too much standalone fantasy value to Johnson, even with a middling opponent like the Texans. He's someone who should be on your roster, but not your starting lineup.

by Frank Ammirante

· Nov 11, 2021 · 11:59 AM EST

CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 10 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 at Patriots

D'Ernest Johnson looks likely to be thrust into the lead role once again with Nick Chubb dealing with COVID-19 and Kareem Hunt on injured reserve. Johnson looked highly impressive against the Broncos back in Week 7, rushing 22 times for 146 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for 22 yards.

Johnson has a good matchup against a Patriots defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA. The Browns have the best running game in football, ranking 3rd in Adjusted Line Yards and 1st in rush DVOA. You have to love the volume and situation for Johnson, so fire him up as an upside RB2 in this spot.

by Frank Ammirante

· Oct 20, 2021 · 10:53 PM EDT

CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs. Broncos

D'Ernest Johnson takes over as the lead back for the Browns with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt out for this game. Johnson has shown minor flashes throughout his brief NFL career, namely against the Cowboys last season, where he rushed 13 times for 95 yards. While he'll likely cede passing game touches to Demetric Felton, Johnson should get 15+ touches in this spot.

Johnson goes up against a Broncos defense that ranks 9th in aFPA to running backs, but this Browns' team has a dominant running game. We have seen how strong running games can remain successful even with the backup playing. Cleveland ranks 2nd with 5.04 Adjusted Line Yards, which demonstrates their strong run-blocking. Johnson has upside FLEX appeal in this game.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 15, 2020 · 5:28 PM EDT

CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Pittsburgh Steelers
D'Ernest Johnson operated as Kareem Hunt's clear backup in Week 5 by notching eight carries and a reception on 22 snaps. Johnson's workload was also inflated by Hunt missing snaps in the fourth quarter due to cramping. Johnson will have a change-of-pace role in the Cleveland offense for however long Nick Chubb is sidelined, but he cannot be started in fantasy with Hunt dominating the backfield work for the time being.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 08, 2020 · 1:08 PM EDT

CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Indianapolis Colts
D'Ernest Johnson will take on a larger role for Cleveland due to Nick Chubb's absence, but he does not project as a starting option for fantasy purposes. Johnson received 13 carries after Chubb left, but some of those were likely due to the fact that Kareem Hunt was also limited by a groin injury. Hunt should be the clear lead back in this backfield, but Johnson is worth a look on waivers in deep leagues as he should get some weekly carries for as long as Chubb is sidelined.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 20, 2019 · 10:45 AM EDT

CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Los Angeles Rams

D'Ernest Johnson saw added some playing time last week as Dontrell Hilliard was sidelined with injury. Hilliard is back practicing, but Johnson has played well to open the season. Either way, though, this is Nick Chubb's backfield. Johnson isn't a great option without Hilliard, and with Hilliard, it's hard to see enough yards there to make him fantasy relevant.