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2020 Rush/Rec Stats
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77
YDS
235
TD
1
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249
TD
1
2020 Rush/Rec Projections
2020 Fantasy Outlook
While Johnson set a career high for rushing yards in 2019, the breakout many anticipated once he was out of Cleveland never materialized. Heading into his sixth NFL season, however, he could be facing his best opportunity yet to prove he can handle being a lead back. At 5-10, 210, Johnson is a smaller back who runs with surprising power in addition to his top-shelf receiving skills and elusiveness in the open field. Johnson has averaged at least 4.9 yards per carry in three of the last four seasons, and his 2019 average of 2.8 yards after contact per carry put him in the company of players like Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs. But pass-catching remains his bread and butter, and Johnson's 44-410-3 line on 62 targets in his first season with Houston was actually the lowest output of his career. Carlos Hyde, last year's lead back, was not re-signed, instead replaced by David Johnson. And given the steep price coach Bill O'Brien paid to get him, the newer Johnson seems assured of a shot at the top spot in the backfield despite his mediocre recent numbers in Arizona. David has also missed 18 games in the last three seasons, while Duke has yet to miss a game in his career. If the new guy breaks down, Duke could finally get his chance to be the king. Read Past Outlooks
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Not playing Week 17
Johnson (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week, but the Texans ultimately weren't comfortable signing off on his return to the lineup. With Johnson concluding the season with a third consecutive absence, lead back David Johnson should be in store for a clear three-down role. Duke Johnson wraps up his 2020 campaign with 235 yards and a touchdown on 77 carries (3.1 yards-per-carry average) to go with 28 receptions for 249 yards and another score.
Johnson had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity all week, but the Texans ultimately weren't comfortable signing off on his return to the lineup. With Johnson concluding the season with a third consecutive absence, lead back David Johnson should be in store for a clear three-down role. Duke Johnson wraps up his 2020 campaign with 235 yards and a touchdown on 77 carries (3.1 yards-per-carry average) to go with 28 receptions for 249 yards and another score.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Duke Johnson's 2020 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
14.3%Positive Run %
80.5%% Yds After Contact
66.0%Avg Yds After Contact
2.0Rushing TD %
1.3%Touches Per Game
9.5% Snaps w/Touch
29.7%Air Yards Per Game
5.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.16% Team Air Yards
1.2%% Team Targets
6.6%Avg Depth of Target
1.6 YdsCatch Rate
80.0%Drop Rate
2.9%Avg Yds After Catch
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2020 Duke Johnson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Duke Johnson's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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5' 9"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Questionable for Week 17
Johnson (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Limited in practice
Johnson (neck) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
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Missing second consecutive game
Johnson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Bengals, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
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Misses practice Wednesday
Johnson (neck) didn't practice Wednesday.
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Not playing Sunday
Johnson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
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