Duke Johnson Fantasy Football Week 19 Scouting Report

Duke Johnson
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Age: 32
Weight: 210 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: Miami (FL)

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by Andy Rioux

· Oct 09, 2015 · 10:18 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 5, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 at Baltimore

Out in classy San Diego last Sunday, rookie Duke Johnson became a noted socialite on the fantasy football social scene. PPR parties especially wanted Johnson as part of the mix as he caught nine passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. He also added 31 yards on the ground and got a shot near the goal line late in the game, but was unable to convert.

While it must be noted Baltimore yields 104.8 yards on the ground, it is more important to evaluate their pass defense when analyzing Johnson’s prospects this week, since he will do a good portion of his damage through the air. Seven passing touchdowns have been surrendered by the Ravens and they have allowed a decent amount of yardage. Johnson is an RB2 in PPR leagues and a decent flex in others.

by Andy Rioux

· Oct 02, 2015 · 9:38 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 4, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at San Diego
Many feel Duke Johnson’s strongest attributes are as a receiver, and Cleveland finally got him involved in the passing game in Week 3. The Duke hauled in six passes for 32 yards. Sounds nice, but Johnson also had four carries for three yards and remains part of a time share with Isaiah Crowell. While many feel Johnson’s time will eventually come, he simply is not doing enough on the stat sheet to be in fantasy lineups this weekend -- unless you badly need help on the PPR side of the ledger.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 25, 2015 · 11:44 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 3, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs Oakland

Playing second fiddle to Isaiah Crowell again in Week 2, Duke Johnson rushed for 43 yards in Cleveland’s 28-14 triumph over Tennessee. The Browns have totally ignored Johnson in the passing game, which is a surprise given he is regarded as a good receiver.

While the Duke is off to a slow start, Crowell received just three more carries than Johnson during the victory over the Titans. His day will come, especially since Crowell periodically draws the ire of head coach Mike Pettine. Nevertheless, Johnson has not shown enough yet to earn flex consideration this week. Hang onto him if you have the roster space, as Johnson will have value if he can push past Crowell to lead Cleveland’s committee.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 17, 2015 · 9:34 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 2, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Tennessee

It was not a banner debut for Duke Johnson on Sunday against a tough New York Jets defense. Having played very little in the preseason because of injuries, the Duke finished with 22 yards on the ground. He did not catch a pass, which was disappointing as he has been touted as a solid receiver.

Although Tennessee’s defense looked good against shaky Tampa Bay rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, the Titans had trouble stopping the run in 2014. Will Johnson see an increased role given Isaiah Crowell‘s struggles? It is certainly possible, considering Johnson got some much-needed seasoning against the Jets, but it would be best to keep Johnson on your bench until he shows something of substance.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 11, 2015 · 12:39 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at New York Jets
If there is any player on the Browns capable of adding some spice to what will likely be the NFL’s most shabby offense, it is Duke Johnson. But the speedy Johnson was all but invisible during the preseason thanks to a hamstring injury and concussion. While there has been some chatter Johnson could be actively involved on Sunday, his lost practice time, a rugged Jets run defense and the unpredictability of Cleveland head coach Mike Pettine means owners need to take a wait-and-see approach regarding Johnson and leave him on the bench.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 01, 2015 · 12:41 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

People have plenty of opinions about the Miami Hurricanes, but there is no doubt tons of talent has passed through “The U” during the years, especially at running back. Frank Gore, Ottis Anderson, Edgerrin James, Willis McGahee, Clinton Portis and Chuck Foreman are among the former Hurricanes who made it big at the next level. You would think one of those guys would have to be the leading rusher in Miami history. And surprisingly, you would be wrong. Duke Johnson, Cleveland’s third-round pick, actually tops the record book. He rushed for 3,519 yards during his time in South Florida and averaged a striking 6.7 yards per carry. With all that in mind, the Browns have high hopes Johnson can add some spice to a lackluster offense. Can the Duke spice up your fantasy team’s production?

Fantasy Upside
Many accounts have Johnson landing a big role in his rookie season. There have been some indications he will lead Cleveland in touches, which makes sense as the Browns seem far from sold on Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell, their returning duo from last year. Neither Crowell nor West has stood out during the preseason and both have routinely drawn the ire of indecisive Browns head coach Mike Pettine. In addition to his anticipated backfield duties, the Browns have also had Johnson lining up at wide receiver on occasion, a sure sign they value his versatility. Johnson caught 38 passes for 421 yards and three touchdowns during his last season at Miami. At a minimum, it appears he will play a lot in passing situations, which means he could be on the field a lot as the Browns project to be one of the NFL’s poorest teams. He could be a gem in PPR leagues.

Fantasy Downside
At face value, Duke has the most upside of any of Cleveland’s backs. But we have very little to go on heading into the season. He sat out the first two preseason games with a hamstring issue and then left the third game with a concussion. While Johnson has time to pass the concussion protocol and be ready for the start of the season, his role may be limited early on because how much time he has missed. Crowell may be erratic, but he did rush for eight touchdowns in 2014 and will probably be Cleveland’s goal line back. Of course, the Browns are not going to be prolific at scoring touchdowns. Pettine is arguably the NFL’s most unpredictable coach when it comes to determining which one of his running backs will carry the load on a given week.

Bottom Line
Johnson could have generated some buzz in the fantasy community if he had played extensively during the preseason. Instead, he is one of the ultimate mysteries for those still drafting. His overall outlook is more promising than most, but the fact he has been susceptible to injuries and is part of what could turn out to be the worst offense in the NFL makes it hard for anyone to trust Johnson as a starter going into the season. It would be ideal if you could land him as a RB4.