Texans Beat: RB David Johnson's Week 5 rushing numbers misleading

Oct 12, 2020

On 11 first-down carries, David Johnson's first-down success rate — a measure of how often a player gains at least 40 percent of the yards needed to either move the chains or score in a goal-to-go situation — was just 45.5 percent.

For context, Johnson’s 42.5 percent first-down success rate on the season ranks 18th out of 20 running backs with at least 60 carries. So although Johnson was better against the Jaguars, he still left a lot to be desired.

Fantasy Impact:

Johnson had a 29-yard run on the final drive of the game when the contest was already over. Johnson finished with 17 carries for 97 yards but was over thrown on a ball in the end zone that could have been a touchdown.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.