D'Ernest Johnson
28-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
25
YDS
105
TD
0
YDS
57
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson's 2021 campaign remains the high-water mark of his career so far, and he's had fewer carries in his other four seasons combined. In his first year outside of Cleveland, his efficiency also took a major step backward, creating some doubt whether he can be effective outside of Kevin Stefanski's scheme. Johnson runs with some power and doesn't go down easily, but a lack of speed, vision and elusiveness means that defenders have little trouble getting to him. He'll compete with Tank Bigsby for backup snaps behind Travis Etienne in the Jaguars' backfield. Read Past Outlooks
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Solid in No. 2 role Sunday
Johnson rushed nine times for 38 yards and brought in three of four targets for 32 yards in the Jaguars' 32-16 win over the Patriots on Sunday in London.
ANALYSIS
With Travis Etienne (hamstring) sidelined, both Tank Bigsby and Johnson bumped up a spot on the depth chart for the London matchup. Johnson played a clear second fiddle to his teammate, but he was effective in both his rushing and pass-catching roles. The veteran is a valuable insurance policy for Jacksonville if Etienne misses extended time, and Johnson would be set to reprise his No. 2 role in a Week 8 home matchup against the Packers if the latter remains out.
With Travis Etienne (hamstring) sidelined, both Tank Bigsby and Johnson bumped up a spot on the depth chart for the London matchup. Johnson played a clear second fiddle to his teammate, but he was effective in both his rushing and pass-catching roles. The veteran is a valuable insurance policy for Jacksonville if Etienne misses extended time, and Johnson would be set to reprise his No. 2 role in a Week 8 home matchup against the Packers if the latter remains out.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do D'Ernest Johnson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
24.0%Positive Run %
84.0%% Yds After Contact
79.0%Avg Yds After Contact
3.3Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
4.0% Snaps w/Touch
30.5%Air Yards Per Game
-2.3Air Yards Per Snap
-0.17% Team Air Yards
-1.0%% Team Targets
4.7%Avg Depth of Target
-1.8 YdsCatch Rate
70.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.7% Targeted On Route
19.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 27th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
65.3
Cornerbacks
87.6
Safeties
24.9
Linebackers
89.2
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2024 D'Ernest Johnson Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Johnson joined Jacksonville on a one-year deal in March but may have a difficult time earning a spot on the season-opening roster. The 27-year-old totaled 671 scrimmage yards and three scores for the Browns during the 2021 campaign, but he received just seven offensive touches last season while primarily playing special teams. Travis Etienne is locked in as the starter with third-round rookie Tank Bigsby also guaranteed a roster spot, leaving Johnson to battle it out for slotting with JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner and Quadree Ollison.
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Role could expand sans Etienne
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson suggested that Johnson is in line to take on a greater role out of the backfield for Sunday's game against the Patriots in London due to Travis Etienne (hamstring) set to be inactive for the contest, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.
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Team-high yardage total in loss
Johnson rushed six times for 28 yards and brought in both targets for 16 yards in the Jaguars' 35-16 loss to the Bears on Sunday in London.
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Three touches Week 5
Johnson rushed once for one yard and caught two of three targets for nine yards during Sunday's 37-34 win against the Colts.
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Non-factor in loss
Johnson rushed two times for zero yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Texans.
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Gets two carries Week 3
Johnson rushed twice for 12 yards in Monday's 47-10 loss to the Bills.
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Could play more with Etienne hurt
Johnson could be poised for a larger role in Week 7 against the Patriots, as Travis Etienne exited Sunday's loss to the Bears due to a hamstring injury.
ANALYSIS
Johnson led the Jaguars with 28 rushing yards in Sunday's 35-16 loss. Tank Bigsby would likely get the lead role if Etienne is unavailable against New England, but Johnson would be in line for more touches and could be the Jaguars' running back of choice in passing situations.
Johnson led the Jaguars with 28 rushing yards in Sunday's 35-16 loss. Tank Bigsby would likely get the lead role if Etienne is unavailable against New England, but Johnson would be in line for more touches and could be the Jaguars' running back of choice in passing situations.