D'Ernest Johnson
28-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
30
YDS
117
TD
0
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77
TD
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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
RANKS
Healthy scratch for Week 13
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Coming out of a Week 12 bye, the Jaguars are back to full strength in the backfield with Travis Etienne further removed from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for Weeks 7 and 8 and with Tank Bigsby back in action after missing the Week 11 loss to the Lions with an ankle injury. Rookie fifth-round pick Keilan Robinson is also ready to make his NFL debut after coming off injured reserve Nov. 19, and while he's unlikely to have much of a role on offense behind Etienne and Bigsby, his ability to contribute as a return man will be enough for the Jaguars to keep him active over Johnson as the No. 3 back. Johnson had already seen his role dwindle following Etienne's return to action in Week 9, as Johnson earned just four carries and one target while playing 28 total snaps on offense over the Jaguars' last three games before the bye.
Coming out of a Week 12 bye, the Jaguars are back to full strength in the backfield with Travis Etienne further removed from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for Weeks 7 and 8 and with Tank Bigsby back in action after missing the Week 11 loss to the Lions with an ankle injury. Rookie fifth-round pick Keilan Robinson is also ready to make his NFL debut after coming off injured reserve Nov. 19, and while he's unlikely to have much of a role on offense behind Etienne and Bigsby, his ability to contribute as a return man will be enough for the Jaguars to keep him active over Johnson as the No. 3 back. Johnson had already seen his role dwindle following Etienne's return to action in Week 9, as Johnson earned just four carries and one target while playing 28 total snaps on offense over the Jaguars' last three games before the bye.
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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 %
16.7%Positive Run %
80.0%% Yds After Contact
78.6%Avg Yds After Contact
3.1Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
3.5% Snaps w/Touch
25.0%Air Yards Per Game
0.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
0.2%% Team Targets
3.6%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
61.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
10.4% Targeted On Route
14.1%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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Overall QB Rating Against
85.4
Cornerbacks
82.6
Safeties
70.4
Linebackers
111.3
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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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Two touches in blowout loss
Johnson carried twice for three yards during Sunday's 52-6 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
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Set to play Sunday
Johnson (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Detroit.
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Remains limited Thursday
Johnson (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.
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Limited Wednesday
Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Cleared to play Sunday
Johnson (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Jags' RB2 for Week 11
Johnson will be the primary backup to Travis Etienne for Sunday's game against the Lions due to Tank Bigsby being ruled out with an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Johnson operated as the Jaguars' No. 2 running back behind Bigsby earlier in the regular season after Etienne injured his hamstring in Week 6 against the Bears. From Weeks 6 to 8, Johnson accumulated 16 carries for 69 yards and added six catches on eight targets for 68 yards. He played just four snaps on offense in Week 10 against the Vikings, but with Bigsby out Sunday, Johnson should see his workload increase while spelling Etienne.
Johnson operated as the Jaguars' No. 2 running back behind Bigsby earlier in the regular season after Etienne injured his hamstring in Week 6 against the Bears. From Weeks 6 to 8, Johnson accumulated 16 carries for 69 yards and added six catches on eight targets for 68 yards. He played just four snaps on offense in Week 10 against the Vikings, but with Bigsby out Sunday, Johnson should see his workload increase while spelling Etienne.