After posting career highs as a receiver in 2017 and scoring seven total TDs (more than doubling his trips to the end zone from his first two seasons combined) Johnson was expected to see a significant role in the Browns backfield again last year, but instead, his touches declined across the board. Part of the problem was Nick Chubb's emergence after being drafted in the second round in 2018, but the rookie wasn't even a big factor in the passing game. The main issue was simply that the team's Baker Mayfield-led offense didn't settle for checkdowns as often as it had in the past under less aggressive QBs, and as a result, Johnson saw career lows in targets, catches and receiving yards. His per-target production remained steady, however, and he actually posted a career-high 5.0 YPC on his infrequent rushing attempts. On another team, he might have gotten a look in a lead role by now, as Johnson complements his receiving skills with both power and elusiveness as a runner. Johnson's request for a trade was granted in August, and initially, he was slated to work in a change-of-pace role behind Lamar Miller, an assignment that carries PPR utility. Additionally, with Miller having sustained a torn ACL late in August, Johnson figures to see added early-down touches for Houston, which results in a bump in fantasy value, but now that the team has added Carlos Hyde look for a time-share between the two to develop.