
D'Ernest Johnson
RB - CLE
This Week Outlook
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson carried twice for six yards in a 16-6 loss to the Raiders in Week 8. He also added a five-yard catch.
Fantasy Impact
The Browns are heading into their bye in Week 9 and they expect to get Nick Chubb back for Week 10's matchup against Houston. Johnson is unlikely to see any work going forward, unless there's another injury.
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson gained three yards on his lone carry in a 37-34 win over the Bengals in Week 7.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson has seen his workload consistently dwindle since getting 13 carries in Week 4 against Dallas. He can't be trusted in fantasy, even with Nick Chubb sidelined by a knee injury.
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson gained one yard on four carries in a 38-7 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson couldn't get anything going in the blowout loss. The backup running back is a low-end flex option in Week 7 against the Bengals.
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson gained 32 yards on eight carries in a 32-23 win over the Colts in Week 5.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson also added a four-yard reception. The veteran will continue to see a handful of carries behind starter Kareem Hunt while Nick Chubb is on injured reserve. The Browns will see the Steelers in Week 6.
Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson carried the ball 13 times for 95 yards in a 49-38 win over Dallas in Week 4.
Fantasy Impact
Johnson got the call after Nick Chubb departed in the first quarter with a knee injury. If Chubb misses time with the issue, Johnson would be an interesting waiver add in deeper leagues. Cleveland faces the Colts in Week 5.