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 Jordan Heck

· Oct 12, 2017 · 10:58 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Houston Texans
A big knock on Duke Johnson in the past has been his inability to score touchdowns, but that has not been a problem this season. He's scored in three straight games and has been a big value for owners, especially in PPR leagues.

Johnson gets a tough matchup this week against the Texans, though. Houston has allowed the least amount of receiving yards to backs this season, which could make it tough for Johnson to succeed. Still, it's hard to bench Johnson considering all of the success he's had recently.

Johnson is a low-end RB2 or flex option in standard, and a strong RB2 play in PPR formats.

by Jordan Heck

· Oct 05, 2017 · 9:02 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. New York Jets

With the Browns struggling this season, they're having to pass the ball more than they run it, which is good news for Duke Johnson. Johnson is a pass-catching specialist, and DeShone Kizer loves looking at him. He received 10 targets last week and finished with 9 receptions for 47 yards. He also got a goal-line carry for a touchdown, which was a bit of a surprise. He now has a score in back-to-back games.

Johnson gets a favorable matchup this week as the Jets have allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing backs this season. Johnson has been more valuable than Isaiah Crowell so far this season and should be a solid RB2 play in PPR formats this week. He's had two great games in a row, and a good matchup means he should continue to have success.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 28, 2017 · 11:50 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Duke Johnson had a standout performance last week as he scored on a 19-yard run and caught 6 passes for 81 yards (7 targets). He clearly has a lot more value in PPR formats as he has 160 receiving yards (third among RBs) this season on 11 catches.

While Johnson has been pretty solid this season, outside of last week he hasn't had too much value. He could carry last week's success into a favorable matchup against Cincy this week, but he's not much more than a flex play in PPR formats.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 22, 2017 · 10:40 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Indianapolis Colts

In Week 1, Duke Johnson was only used as a receiver, but he went back to his running back roots in Week 2. He still played a lot of snaps at receiver last week, but he also had 4 carries for 21 yards. On the receiving side, he had th3ee receptions for 59 yards on 6 targets.

Johnson has been pretty involved through the first two weeks, but not to the point where he's been a great option. He has limited touchdown potential, which means he really needs to make up for points elsewhere, which he hasn't quite done.

He does get a great matchup this week against the Colts, making him a decent flex option, especially in PPR formats.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 14, 2017 · 11:57 PM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Baltimore Ravens

Duke Johnson can hardly be considered a running back at this point. In Week 1 he played 50 snaps and they were all as a receiver. He finished with zero carries as Matthew Dayes took backup running back carries. Johnson did catch 2 passes for 20 yards on 5 targets.

What does this mean for Johnson moving forward? It means he has limited value. If he were to be mixed into the wide receiver rotation while being the backup runner then he'd at least carry some value. However, if he's just a slot receiver then he has minimal value.

We wouldn't bail on Johnson just yet, as it could have just been a one-week thing, but he's not a great play at the moment. He's not worth looking at in standard leagues, and he's a low-end flex option in PPR formats this week against the Ravens.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 08, 2017 · 12:39 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Duke Johnson finished with 872 total yards last season, which is pretty solid for a backup rusher. He plays a big role in the passing game, averaging 74 targets, 57 catches, and 524 receiving yards during his first two years with the Browns. He'll likely have an even bigger role this year, as he practiced with receivers throughout training camp.

This obviously means he carries more weight in PPR formats. In a decent matchup against the Steelers, Johnson would be a low-end RB3 in standard leagues, but he's a solid flex play in PPR leagues. If the Browns fall behind, expect some end-of-the-game dump-off passes to Johnson. He only needs a few to make himself valuable.

by Jordan Heck

· Aug 09, 2017 · 4:36 AM EDT

CLE RB Duke Johnson - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Player Upside

Duke Johnson is a solid receiver out of the backfield, as he’s recorded at least 500 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons. He had 872 total yards last year, which is pretty solid for a player who didn’t start.

He could have a larger role this season as coach Hue Jackson has said he wants to use the third-year back as much as possible. One way the team has experimented with that is by making him the slot receiver. Considering his abilities as a receiver in the past, this is a good move for Johnson.

Player Downside

As we mentioned before, Johnson is the backup runner to Isaiah Crowell, so his touches are limited. He’s also not been a big-game threat, eclipsing 100 total yards in a game just once in 2016. He also scored only one touchdown last season and just two (both through the air) in his rookie year.

His numbers were down in every major category in his second year from his first, which typically isn’t a good sign from a young player.

2017 Bottom Line

We like the fact Jackson plans to use Johnson in the slot. This will hopefully make up for the lack of carries he’ll get as the No. 2 back. He’s clearly more valuable in a PPR league and could be a nice late-round addition in such a format.