The Arizona Cardinals are still playing "wait-and-see" regarding how much time Andre Ellington will miss due to a sprained PCL. But if he is to miss time, veteran Chris Johnson looks to be the one to handle lead duties in Ellington's absence.
Chris Johnson will be ‘lead dog’ if Andre Ellington misses time, worth a waiver wire add in fantasy leagues
The Arizona Cardinals may have to go to Plan B in case Andre Ellington misses time. We break down the fantasy implications.
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After Ellington exited Sunday's contest versus the New Orleans Saints, Johnson out-touched rookie David Johnson, 10-1, despite the younger one's only opportunity resulting in a 55-yard touchdown. It was an overwhelming preference to the veteran, which will continue going forward, as head coach Bruce Arians confirmed in a report from AZCentral.com that Chris Johnson will be the lead back should Ellington miss time.
Fantasy Spin: It's not a waiver claim that fantasy owners should be excited about making, but both Chris and David Johnson deserve waiver consideration for Ellington owners. With his well-documented past that includes injuries, it's likely that one of the two are already on the roster as handcuffs.
Should Chris Johnson get the start on Sunday, he will be a volume-dependent flex option versus the Chicago Bears.
