With offensive line woes and with plodding running back Toby Gerhart injured, the Jacksonville Jaguars have now turned to a committee approach, fronted by rookie running back Storm Johnson.
Fantasy football start/sit advice Week 7: Storm Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to find their footing in the running game, and it’s now Storm Johnson fronting the backfield in Toby Gerhart’s absence. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy owners were licking their chops in Week 6 when Johnson got the starting nod and nine first-half carries versus the Tennessee Titans. But disappointment set in when it was revealed Johnson was on a 10-carry limit imposed by head coach Gus Bradley. It will be a dreaded committee approach in Jacksonville going forward.
Fantasy Spin: Johnson has intriguing talent, but without volume, there isn't much fantasy value to be had in his underwhelming offense. Expect him to split early-down work with Denard Robinson, while Jordan Todman checks in on third downs and obvious passing situations.
If there's a running back in this backfield to place into fantasy lineups, it's Johnson, but only as a desperation flex play versus a favorable matchup in the Cleveland Browns.
