Fantasy Football Outlook: Jaydon Blue, Bryce Young, Kaleb Johnson

Let’s look at the latest dynasty fantasy football risers and fallers from Week 1.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers

Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallers

Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)

Given his landing spot, there was a good bit of excitement around Kaleb Johnson this season and beyond, with many assuming he would step into a large workload immediately and replace Najee Harris. Not only did Johnson play behind Jaylen Warren, but it was Kenneth Gainwell who led the backfield with 29 snaps, compared to 25 for Warren, and just two for Johnson.

The rookie took one carry for -2 yards, and it appears he has a long way to go to become a factor in the offense. The good news for Johnson is that neither Warren nor Gainwell was particularly productive, but if Aaron Rodgers trusts them, it’s a lot to overcome.

Bryce Young (QB – CAR)

Bryce Young seemed to have figured some things out last season following his benching, throwing for seven touchdowns, zero interceptions and rushing for three scores across his final three games. Week 1 was a different story as Young looked like his pre-benching self, completing just 18-of-35 passes for 154 yards.

Young threw for a touchdown in garbage time and added 40 rushing yards, but he also tossed two interceptions and fumbled once, generating just 8.16 fantasy points. In a game that had sneaky shootout potential, it was a disastrous performance from Young.

Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)

There was some hope, and perhaps even an expectation, that Jaydon Blue would be heavily involved in the running back room from the jump.

After being made inactive in Week 1, you have to wonder if Blue can become a contributor. Perhaps it will happen, but Javonte Williams played well, and it’s not a good start for the rookie.