The Minnesota Vikings look like they have a new No. 1 wide receiver for the remainder of the 2014 season. Charles Johnson led the team with 52 yards and a touchdown on three receptions against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12.
Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 13: Charles Johnson finds end zone
After posting double-digit points in PPR scoring in back-to-back games, should owners be adding Charles Johnson? We break down the fantasy implications.
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For the second week in a row, Johnson finished with the most targets out of all Vikings receivers. He saw 11 targets from Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday, and while the duo only connected on a low percentage of those throws, it was another promising sign for Johnson's usage going forward.
Fantasy impact: An all-training camp star, Johnson was hyped up prior to the regular season, but he was waived by the Cleveland Browns and signed to their practice squad prior in early September. After signing with the Vikings, Johnson has slowly worked his way into a more prominent role.
Minnesota’s passing game does not offer a ton of upside, but Johnson is clearly a featured aspect right now. Fantasy owners should look to add him in deeper PPR formats. He’s on the WR4 radar with his uptick in targets.
