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2024 RTSports Outlook

Johnson got very little work last year as the No. 3 back for the Browns. He had just four carries for 17 yards in 15 games. The two backs ahead of him on the depth chart were healthy, though, so he barely saw the field. Johnson just seems to make plays whenever he gets the chances. He averages 5.2 yards per carry for his career and has topped 650 total yards in a season. Johnson signed with the Jaguars and should play a bigger role with his new team, likely serving as the top backup. Johnson is a powerful back that makes plays after contact. He does well between the tackles and has enough speed to make plays on the outside. He catches the ball alright, improving in that area the last few seasons.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Johnson is worth a late-round look. He could land a bigger workload this season and has done well with past chances. Look for around 500 total yards and a few scores.

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Fantasy WeekFWK	Opp	Pts	Scoring
Week 1Wk 1 @IND	@IND	0.00
Week 2Wk 2 KC	KC	2.50	D'Ernest Johnson 9 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 8 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 3Wk 3 HOU	HOU	3.00	D'Ernest Johnson 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 6 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 4Wk 4 ATL	ATL	0.00
Week 5Wk 5 @BUF	@BUF	0.00
Week 6Wk 6 IND	IND	1.00	D'Ernest Johnson 19 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Week 7Wk 7 @NO	@NO	0.00
Week 8Wk 8 @PIT	@PIT	1.00	D'Ernest Johnson 8 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Week 9Wk 9 bye	bye
Week 10Wk 10 SF	SF	4.00	D'Ernest Johnson 28 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 28 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 12 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Week 11Wk 11 TEN	TEN	4.50	D'Ernest Johnson 34 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 34 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 20 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 20 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 12Wk 12 @HOU	@HOU	4.50	D'Ernest Johnson 42 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 42 receiving yds (2.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 19 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 13Wk 13 CIN	CIN	2.50	D'Ernest Johnson 5 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 4 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 1 reception (0.50 pts)
Week 14Wk 14 @CLE	@CLE	3.00	D'Ernest Johnson 16 receiving yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 12 rushing yds (1.00 pts) D'Ernest Johnson 2 receptions (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 1PWk 1 BAL	BAL	1.00	D'Ernest Johnson 5 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 2PWk 2 @TB	@TB	1.00	D'Ernest Johnson 2 rushing yds (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 3PWk 3 CAR	CAR	0.00
Playoff Week 4PWk 4 @TEN	@TEN	0.00
No Playoff Match Up

Player Notes

Mar 12 12:50pm ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars are re-signing running back D'Ernest Johnson to a one-year deal, as reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old hit the open market on Monday but ultimately ended up coming back to the team's crowded running back room. Starter Travis Etienne has a secure spot as the lead back, while 2023 rookie Tank Bigsby is expected to see an enhanced role in 2024. This leaves Johnson in the RB3 and special teams running back role, so he'll remain off the fantasy radar next season unless both Etienne and Bigsby suffer injuries and miss time simultaneously. Johnson has rushed for just 846 yards since entering the NFL in 2019 with the Cleveland Browns.

From RotoBaller

Dec 14 9:50pm ET

Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson (knee) remained a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. Johnson has been limited in both practice sessions to begin the week. This is noteworthy because starting back Travis Etienne Jr. (ribs) has also been limited this week. The absence of Etienne would likely mean that Johnson would start this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. However, they'd probably end up splitting up the snaps with Tank Bigsby. If Johnson sits, Bigsby would likely be tasked with being the primary backup, but there won't be a ton of value with the gig.

From RotoBaller

Nov 27 12:30pm ET

After seeing a season-high eight touches in last week's win over the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson saw another eight touches in Week 12's 24-21 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Johnson carried seven times for 19 yards and caught one of his two targets for a 42-yard pickup. He played a season-high 39 percent of the offensive snaps compared to just three percent for rookie Tank Bigsby. Johnson has now played at least 21 percent of the snaps in each of the last three games and appears to have taken over the No. 2 role behind starter Travis Etienne Jr. The 27-year-old is by no means worth a starting lineup spot on his own, but he could be in line for lead-back duties in Jacksonville if Etienne were to go down with an injury.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions

22-Mar-2023: D'Ernest Johnson - SGN - The Jacksonville Jaguars signed RB D'Ernest Johnson.
13-Mar-2023: D'Ernest Johnson - FA - RB D'Ernest Johnson declared free agency.
06-Jun-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Re-signed, Restricted FA - One-year contract (through 2022)
16-Mar-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Restricted Free Agent
08-Jan-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Reinstated
04-Jan-2022: CLE D'Ernest Johnson - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19

NFL Week	Opp	Pts	Rush Att	Rush Yds	Rush TDs	100 Yds	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TDs	Rec Tgt	Fum Lost
2023 Season		28.00	41	108	0	0	10	140	0	12	0
Week 1	@IND	0.00	1	-4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 2	KC	2.50	1	8	0	0	1	9	0	1	0
Week 3	HOU	3.00	3	6	0	0	2	6	0	2	0
Week 4	ATL	0.00	1	-2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 5	@BUF	0.00	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 6	IND	1.00	1	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 7	@NO	0.00	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 8	@PIT	1.00	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 9	bye
Week 10	SF	4.00	3	12	0	0	2	28	0	2	0
Week 11	TEN	4.50	7	20	0	0	1	34	0	1	0
Week 12	@HOU	4.50	7	19	0	0	1	42	0	2	0
Week 13	CIN	2.50	5	4	0	0	1	5	0	1	0
Week 14	@CLE	3.00	3	12	0	0	2	16	0	3	0
Week 15	BAL	1.00	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 16	@TB	1.00	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 17	CAR	0.00	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Week 18	@TEN	0.00	1	-1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0