New York Jets running back Chris Johnson has been a massive letdown so far this season. He had his biggest bust of a game in Week 6 against the Denver Broncos, rushing for nine yards on three carries to go with one catch for two yards.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 7: Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson is not working out so far for the the Jets, but can he put up a big game against their rivals on Thursday? We break down the fantasy implications.
Jeff Zelevansky
Johnson hasn't rushed for more than 45 yards in any game since the Week 1 win over the Oakland Raiders and he's scored just once in that span, as well. Clearly, he's the inferior back to Chris Ivory and his touches continue to have a downward trend.
Johnson has only received 6.7 touches per game in his last three, and if not for a 35-yard run in Week 4, his numbers would look even worse. Excluding that run, he only has one other run of more than 10 yards.
Fantasy impact: He's not even worth owning. The Jets can't put points on the board and Johnson just can't find open running lanes. If there is someone like Jerick McKinnon or even any Patriots running back available, go ahead and make the switch.
