Kerryon Johnson to split carries with Adrian Peterson

Lions RB Adrian Peterson will get the start Sunday against the Panthers, but Kerryon Johnson is going to split carries.

Fantasy Impact: 

The Lions, of course, do not have D’Andre Swift due to injury, so AP is back in the lead, but the Lions won’t give up just yet on Johnson. If there’s a week for these backs to shine, it’s this week against a porous run defense of the Panthers. Peterson looks like a solid RB2 this week and Johnson could be considered in your flex spot.

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