D'Ernest Johnson A Deep-League Flex Play In Week 7
2 months agoJacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson could get more touches than usual with Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) questionable for Week 7's London matchup with the New England Patriots. Johnson has been third string behind Etienne Jr. and Tank Bigsby, but after Etienne Jr. went down with injury last week, Johnson had increased opportunities, garnering six carries for 28 yards and two receptions for 16 yards. The former Cleveland Brown isn't an exciting option but should get some chances against a weak Patriots run defense that got gashed by Joe Mixon last week. There is a possibility he gets only a couple of touches, and Bigsby gets most of them, or Etienne Jr. does play, and it's a dreaded three-way split, but it's also possible Johnson gets double-digit touches and some goal-line carries. He is risky, but Johnson serves as an interesting flex play in deeper leagues in Week 7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller