Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson suffered a thigh bruise during Thursday night's 23-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings, according to Fox Sports 910's Mike Jurecki.
David Johnson has a thigh bruise, will be ‘fine’ for Cardinals, fantasy owners
The Cardinals’ rookie running back is dealing with a new injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Johnson ceded work in the second half to Stepfan Taylor and Kerwynn Williams, although head coach Bruce Arians said that he will be "fine," according to Jurecki's report. Johnson will have 10 days to rest before Week 15's primetime matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, and should be in line for what would be another heavy workload.
Fantasy impact: Johnson is a fantasy owner’s dream, as he is a player with a prominent role and athletic upside who was not likely acquired at a steep price, and is now peaking in time for the fantasy playoffs. Though he was held out of the end zone in Week 13, Johnson will continue to have plenty of chances to do so as the workhorse amid the NFL’s No. 1 offense.
Health permitting, Johnson will once again be a RB1 for Week 15, and fantasy owners could very well have him win their league’s crown.
