- David Johnson
- #31
- Team ARI
- Pos RB
- Status LPLimited Practice
- Owner FA
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Steps up to limited Thursday
Johnson (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson is taking a step in the right direction after missing Wednesday's session. In the end, his odds to play Week 7 will become known upon the release of Friday's injury report. If he's active Sunday, he'll have a great chance to extend his streak with 100 yards from scrimmage to four games against a Giants defense that has given up the fifth-most (171 per game) yardage to running backs this season.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Thursday
Johnson (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: After working through a bad back last week and posting 102 yards from scrimmage and a TD this past Sunday against the Falcons, Johnson is tending to an ankle injury this time around. On Thursday, he was present at the part of the session open to the media, a sign that he'll be listed as limited on the Cardinals' ensuing injury report, at the very least.
Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with ankle injury
Johnson didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: One week removed from having his practice reps capped by a bad back, Johnson has exchanged that injury for a new one. He merely needed one limited showing last week in order to suit up this past Sunday against the Falcons, when he took on a 75 percent share of the offensive snaps. That workload still allowed him to go over 100 yards from scrimmage and reach the end zone twice, but with a different health concern affecting him, Johnson's status will be one to monitor as the week proceeds and…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Held out Wednesday
Johnson wasn't present at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson practiced just one time last week due to a back injury, but the Cardinals still rolled with him for the majority of their Week 6 win against the Falcons. He handled a 75 percent offensive snap share in the contest, turning those reps into 18 touches for 102 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, backup Chase Edmonds took the field for 29 percent of the plays and finished with seven touches for 67 scrimmage yards and one score. The reason for Johnson's absence hasn't been…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in win over Falcons
Johnson carried the ball 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown and caught six of eight targets for 68 yards and a second TD in Sunday's 34-33 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: While he came into the game nursing a sore back and once again ceded some touches to Chase Edmonds, Johnson still had a hugely productive afternoon, topping 100 scrimmage yards for the third straight week and fourth time this season. He continues to be one of Kyler Murray's favorite options through the air, tying Larry Fitzgerald for the team lead in catches and targets, and Johnson figures to put up big numbers again in Week 7 against a vulnerable Giants defense.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 7:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Taking the field Sunday
Johnson (back) is listed as active Sunday against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: There were mixed signals out of Arizona as Johnson dealt with a back injury this week, with the running back confident that he'd play while coach Kliff Kingsbury termed him a game-time decision. Ultimately, Johnson has been made available to the Cardinals offense, but it's unclear if he'll be given the opportunity to get 17-plus touches for the fifth time in six contests to start the season. Chase Edmonds will gobble up any backfield reps that don't go to Johnson.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Johnson (back), who is listed as questionable on the official injury report, is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This report aligns with the generally positive outlook that surrounded Johnson after he said he would be fine to play this weekend following his return to practice Friday. Still, fantasy managers will want to confirm his status when inactives are released 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. EDT kickoff. Chase Edmonds is next in line for backfield work if Johnson ends up sitting out or is limited.
Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 11:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Johnson (back) was a limited practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson said he'll be fine to play, while coach Kliff Kingsbury said the running back will be a game-time decision. A Friday return to practice puts Johnson on the right side of questionable, though his active/inactive status may not be confirmed until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Chase Edmonds is next in line for backfield work if Johnson ends up absent or limited.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to play
Johnson (back) said he'll be fine for Sunday's game against Atlanta, while coach Kliff Kingsbury said the running back will be a game-time decision, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: While there may be some disagreement about the plan, it's at least become clear Johnson is trending in the right direction. He returned to practice Friday after sitting out the previous two days. The Cardinals presumably will list Johnson as questionable on their final injury report.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Resumes practicing
Johnson (back) returned to practice Friday, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While the extent of his participation is uncertain, Johnson's return to practice in any capacity should give him a shot to play Sunday against the Falcons. An absence would leave the lead backfield role in Chase Edmonds' hands, with D.J. Foster providing depth.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Reason for optimism
GM Steve Keim said he was "encouraged" by Johnson's progress as as he goes through the rehab process with his back injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson did not log any official practice work the last couple days, but Keim's comments at least provide some reason to be optimistic about his availability for Week 6. Johnson's status will be updated further when it is revealed whether or not he was able to get in any reps at Friday's practice.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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No practice reps Thursday
Johnson (back) didn't practice Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson followed a similar script to Wednesday, when he worked out with team trainers on the side but otherwise was a spectator for on-field drills. He has one more chance to make his presence felt at practice this week before the Cardinals are required to put an estimate on his availability for Sunday's game versus the Falcons. Chase Edmonds is the next player up in Arizona's backfield.
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 4:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to work on side
Johnson (back) worked with the training staff on the side in the part of Thursday's practice open to the media, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson did the same thing Wednesday en route to a DNP, but the Cardinals' second Week 6 injury report will reveal if the running back was able to participate in some on-field drills. In any case, Johnson's back injury is restricting his reps and potentially opening the door for backup RB Chase Edmonds to receive a larger workload Sunday against the Falcons.
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Johnson (back) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Instead, Johnson was contained to working out on a side field, per Scott Bordow of The Athletic. The Cardinals are keeping close tabs on Johnson, who racked up 20 touches for 156 yards from scrimmage while playing through a back injury Week 5 in Cincinnati. Considering he's touched the rock at least 17 times in four of five games this season, he may remain out of practice this week to avoid any unnecessary setback with his health. Johnson is backed up by 2018 fourth-rounder Chase Edmonds.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 5:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Works on side Wednesday
Johnson (back) worked out on the side during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Prior to the session, coach Kliff Kingsbury told Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site, "We're going to try to work him in today and see where it goes. We like the progress he's made. Hopefully that continues this week." Johnson played through what Kingsbury termed a "bad back" in Sunday's win at Cincinnati but still notched 156 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches. If Johnson ends up yielding snaps this weekend against the Falcons -- whether it's some or all of them -- Chase Edmonds is…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 6 status uncertain
Coach Kliff Kingsbury indicated Johnson (back) isn't guaranteed to be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson had the back issue surface during Sunday's win over the Bengals, though he played through the injury and remained in the game through the Cardinals' final drive. The 27-year-old's potential availability should receive additional clarity when Arizona retakes the practice field Wednesday.
Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays through back injury
Coach Kliff Kingsbury told Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site that Johnson played through a "bad back" during Sunday's 26-23 win at Cincinnati. Despite the injury, Johnson finished with 17 carries for 91 yards and three catches (on five targets) for 65 yards
Analysis: Johnson hasn't reached the end zone since Week 3, a span of two games, but Sunday's performance marked his third of the season with at least 130 yards from scrimmage. He did all that while sharing backfield reps with backup Chase Edmonds, who turned 11 touches into 86 scrimmage yards and one TD. With added context from Kingsbury following the contest, Johnson likely yielded reps to Edmonds due to the back issue, which will be something to watch as the Cardinals prepare for a Week 6 matchup with…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 150 scrimmage yards
Johnson carried the ball 17 times for 91 yards and caught three of five targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: The rushing yards and total scrimmage yards were both season highs for Johnson, but he also found himself sharing the backfield workload with Chase Edmonds, who turned 11 touches into 86 yards and a TD. The extra focus on the RBs might have been due to the Cardinals' injuries at wide receiver, but Johnson will see a big share of the action even if the game plan shifts back to attacking through the air.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge Week 4 outing as pass catcher
Johnson ran for 40 yards on 11 carries and caught eight of 11 targets for 99 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: The versatile centerpiece paced all players in receiving during the NFC West showdown against Seattle and led Arizona in the category for the first time since Week 10 of last season. Johnson's 3.7 yards-per-carry average is only marginal improvement from his 3.6 yards-per-attempt clip of a year ago, as the Cardinals' offensive line remains well below average from a personnel standpoint. So long as he continues to make an impact in the passing game, however, Johnson will remain a top-flight…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in loss
Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 37 yards and caught six of nine targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: His three-yard TD grab early in the third quarter gave the Cards a brief 17-14 lead, but the game was almost all Panthers the rest of the way. Johnson once again struggled to find much running room behind Arizona's woeful offensive line, but he's managed to reach the end zone in every game so far and remains a key part of Kliff Kingsbury's offense, getting 17 targets so far in addition to his 36 carries.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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No designation, but wears brace Friday
While Johnson doesn't have a listing on the Cardinals' final Week 3 injury report, he was wearing a brace on his left wrist at Friday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson missed a stretch of Week 2 action to have the wrist examined but returned and handled 60 percent of the offensive snaps by game's end. He also scored his first rushing touchdown of the season but otherwise managed just 14 yards from scrimmage on eight touches. His backup, Chase Edmonds, got the remaining 40 percent of the plays on offense, which translated to three touches for 17 yards. While it's unclear whether or not Johnson will require a brace on his left wrist on game days, the…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Wednesday
Johnson (wrist) practiced in full Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson left Sunday's game at Baltimore with an injury to his left wrist, which is the same one that suffered a season-ending dislocation Week 1 of the 2017 campaign. He was able to return and handle 60 percent of the offensive snaps, yielding the rest to backup Chase Edmonds. Afterward, Johnson said he'd be "good to go" for Week 3 and beyond, and indeed his activity level Wednesday signals as much. Having said that, it'll be interesting to see if he retains workhorse status or shares some of…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Says wrist is 'good to go'
Johnson said after Sunday's 23-17 loss at Baltimore that his left wrist is "good" and he's "good to go," Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports. "It's a big relief because I definitely don't want that to happen again," Johnson told Bob McManaman and Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. "I was a little nervous, but once I calmed down I realized it wasn't bad."
Analysis: As he intimated, Johnson suffered a scare in the first half Sunday, favoring his left wrist after landing awkwardly and missing an entire series. While he was able to return, he yielded offensive snaps to backup Chase Edmonds (36 versus 24) and managed just 14 yards from scrimmage and a TD on eight touches. Considering Johnson finished out the contest with no issue, he should be fine moving forward, but it'll be interesting to see if his practice reps are impacted at all during Week 3 prep.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to field for touchdown
Johnson finished Sunday's 23-17 loss to Baltimore with 14 yards and a touchdown on seven carries and a catch for no yardage.
Analysis: Johnson got Arizona its only touchdown early in the fourth quarter, taking the handoff on a fake shovel pass in for a one-yard plunge. He exited the game early with a wrist injury but returned in time for the score. Johnson has two touchdowns through two weeks, despite yielding a number of snaps to Chase Edmonds on Sunday. The Cardinals' pass-centric approach will be worth monitoring, though it's quite possible that Arizona went with such a strategy due to Johnson's lack of availability.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on the field Sunday
Johnson (wrist) returned to Sunday's game in Baltimore, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After departing during the Cardinals' third possession of the contest to have his left wrist examined, Johnson missed the ensuing series before reentering for the next one. He'll look to continue building on his five touches for 11 yards from scrimmage to this point in the game.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Injures wrist Sunday
Johnson is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Baltimore due to a wrist injury.
Analysis: Johnson appeared to injure his left wrist on a first-quarter carry. This is the same wrist that endured a season-ending dislocation in the 2017 opener, so it'll be interesting to see if he'll be able to reenter this contest. Chase Edmonds is next in line for carries in the Cardinals' backfield.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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Totals 137 scrimmage yards
Johnson carried 18 times for 82 yards and caught five of seven targets for 55 yards with a touchdown during Sunday's 27-27 tie with the Lions.
Analysis: Johnson was contained early, along with the rest of a Cardinals offense that totaled just 53 yards in the first half. He hit his stride in the final two periods, however, and finished with an impressive 137 scrimmage yards against a respectable Lions defense. Johnson's receiving touchdown was a thing of beauty, as he ran down the seam and outleaped a defender to snare the ball in the end zone. While this productive debut was exactly what fantasy owners wanted to see from Johnson, next Sunday's…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 10:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Improves in preseason Week 3
Johnson carried the ball nine times for 34 yards in the team's third preseason game against the Vikings on Saturday. He also added two receptions for seven yards.
Analysis: Johnson didn't do anything particularly impressive but accomplished enough to improve upon his first two exhibitions in Kliff Kingsbury's offensive system. His longest gain came on the final play of the first quarter, when he rushed the ball for 12 yards. More positively, the Cardinals offense was more effective as a whole, creating some optimism that Johnson can return to his dynamic form as both a receiver and rusher out of the backfield.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Bottled up in preseason loss
Johnson ran for six yards on four carries and lost three yards on a reception during Thursday's 33-26 loss to Oakland.
Analysis: On paper, the combination of Johnson and rookie quarterback Kyler Murray should be tantalizing, with Murray's rushing threat potentially opening up lanes for Johnson. That wasn't the case Thursday as Murray was often knocked off his mark and Johnson was smothered for losses on two of his five touches. It's a new offense and new quarterback in Arizona, so it might take a bit to work out the kinks. The potential remains, however, for Johnson to have a resurgent season with teams worried about…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Optimistic about Kingsbury's scheme
Johnson is excited to work out of shotgun formations in new coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. "I actually love that," Johnson said. "I did that in college. That's all we did in college is the gun, a read-option-type thing. I think it really opens up more space for me and makes me able to read the defense a little bit more."
Analysis: Johnson won't be a forgotten player during draft season, but his lackluster showing in 2018 (3.6 yards per carry, just five games with 100-plus yards from scrimmage) and a lost campaign in 2017 could make him a bargain. As mentioned, his experience with Kingsbury's favored scheme may help him harken back to his 2016 breakout, when he cranked out 2,118 scrimmage yards and 20 total touchdowns. Perhaps the only question yet to be answered is who will be directing the Cardinals offense this season.…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 10 at 5:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Seeking to bounce back
Johnson will be looking to bounce back under a new coaching staff in 2019, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: During Steve Wilks' one-year run as the head coach in Arizona, the Cardinals cycled through Mike McCoy and Byron Leftwich at offensive coordinator, but neither helped Johnson return to form after a lost season in 2017 due to a dislocated left wrist. Overall, Johnson managed just five outings with 100-plus yards from scrimmage and earned five or more targets on six occasions last year after racking up 15 and 14, respectively, during the course of his 2016 breakout. The new coaching staff under…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 17 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Contained by Seahawks front seven
Johnson rushed for 62 yards on 17 carries during Sunday's 27-24 loss to Seattle. He also caught three of his four targets, managing six receiving yards on the afternoon.
Analysis: Johnson has been tremendously inefficient as a rusher of late, never exceeding 3.7 yards per carry over any of his past six starts and accounting for just two total touchdowns on 134 touches since Week 11. Following a 2017 season lost to a wrist injury, he's been as durable as any back in the league throughout this 2018 season by averaging a robust 16.1 attempts per game, while fielding north of 300 offensive touches for the second time in his career. If the Cardinals front office can find a…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Salvages day with receiving score
Johnson rushed 10 times for just 35 yards but brought in one of five targets for a 32-yard touchdown reception in the Cardinals' 31-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Analysis: As his final numbers implied, Johnson couldn't get much of anything going on the ground, but a 32-yard touchdown reception on a throw off the arm of Larry Fitzgerald in the second quarter prevented his fantasy day from being a total washout. A 2018 season that held great promise as a comeback year for Johnson is finishing on a down note, as he's now failed to eclipse 3.7 yards per carry in five consecutive games and has scored just once over that span. Johnson has still flashed his pre-2017…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Snaps scoreless streak
Johnson rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries during Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Falcons. He added 68 yards on three catches.
Analysis: Sunday started about as well as you could have hoped for Johnson. Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen hit him for gains of 40 and 15 yards during the Cardinals' opening drive before Johnson punched it in from one yard out, breaking a four-game scoreless streak. A Rosen pick-six on the next Arizona possession and some big chunk plays from the Falcons put the game out of reach shortly thereafter. It's a credit to Johnson that he's managed to average nearly 90 total yards per game for what has been a…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Johnson (quad) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson returned to a limited practice Thursday and upgraded to full participation Friday. He's ready for his usual busy role against a leaky Atlanta defense that's allowed a league-high 97 receptions to running back, not to mention 4.8 yards per carry and 15 total touchdowns. Of course, Johnson managed just 61 scrimmage yards last week in a favorable home matchup with the Lions.
Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in limited practice
Johnson (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals withheld Johnson from Wednesday's session with the quad issue, but coach Steve Wilks said afterward that he expected the running back to suit up Sunday in Atlanta. Johnson's return to practice a day later, albeit in a limited capacity, seemingly supports Wilks' optimism. Johnson would put to rest any concern about his Week 15 availability by practicing fully Friday, but even another limited showing would have him trending in the right direction.
Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Thursday
Johnson (quadriceps) returned to practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Despite Johnson sitting out Wednesday's session, coach Steve Wilks told Urban that the running back is expected to play Sunday in Atlanta. Taking part Thursday is a step in the right direction, but Johnson may have some kinks to work out regarding his injured quad, which could result in a limited listing.
Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with quad injury
Johnson was held out of practice Wednesday with a quadriceps injury but coach Steve Wilks expects the running back to play in Sunday's game at Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson handled his usual workload in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Lions, taking 15 carries for 49 yards and eight receptions for 12 yards while handling his largest snap share (89 percent) since Week 6. Rookie fourth-round pick Chase Edmonds is next in line for the lead role if Johnson doesn't end up playing against a shaky Atlanta defense.
Published: Wed, Dec 12 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut down by Lions
Johnson rushed 15 times for 49 yards and caught eight of 10 targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 17-3 loss to Detroit. He fumbled once, but it was recovered.
Analysis: The Lions were well prepared to defend the dual-threat running back on a Josh Rosen-led offense that doesn't pose much of a threat through the air. While the Lions have done well against opposing running backs ever since defensive tackle Damon Harrison came to town, Johnson still disappointed his fantasy owners with just 3.3 yards per carry -- especially since he's now averaged over four yards per attempt in three of 13 games this season. No longer the reliable fantasy asset he once was,…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Has two potential scores vultured
Johnson garnered 69 yards on 20 carries and added a 3-yard catch on two targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.
Analysis: All season, Johnson has been finding new ways to frustrate the fantasy owners who spent a premium pick on him. This time around, he got two scores vultured by rookie backup Chase Edmonds (six yards and eight yards), even though Johnson finished with 20 carries to Edmonds' five. A silver lining ahead of Arizona's Week 14 clash with the Lions is that Johnson's averaging a robust 23.5 touches over the past four games.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Records 79 scrimmage yards
Johnson carried 17 times for 63 yards and caught two passes for an additional 13 yards during Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Johnson averaged just 3.7 yards per carry and hardly made an impact as a receiver, halting the momentum he had built over recent weeks. The Cardinals were simply outmatched on the offensive side of the ball against a strong defense, which made matters worse by keying in on Johnson. He continues to see a full workload on a weekly basis and will look to bounce back next Sunday against the Packers.
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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New season high in rushing
Johnson amassed 137 rushing yards on 25 attempts, adding one reception for 17 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Oakland.
Analysis: Johnson enjoyed his greatest rushing output since Week 5 of 2016, as he garnered a season-high 25 carries in a losing effort against the Raiders. Since Byron Leftwich assumed Arizona's offensive coordinator position in Week 8, Johnson hasn't been used with as much frequency as he was when Mike McCoy was calling the shots, but he's certainly been utilized more effectively. In three showings since the coaching change, he's averaged 145.7 offensive yards per contest, compared to 71.6 yards per…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Exceeds 100 yards in second straight game
Johnson racked up 98 rushing yards and one touchdown on 21 carries, adding seven catches for 85 yards and a receiving score during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: With 283 total yards in his most recent outings against San Francisco and Kansas City, Johnson has posted his greatest two-game offensive output since Week 12 and Week 13 of the 2016 season. The last time Johnson had both a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same outing came in Week 12 of that 2016 All-Pro season as well. That is, until he caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from Josh Rosen on a wheel route in the first quarter, and later plunged his way into the end zone for a one-yard…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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