If your last name is Johnson and you play in the NFL, then you
are either way up or way down. Let me ask you, which Johnson do you
have?
Keyshawn Johnson, WR Buccaneers: Mr. Throw Me the Damn Ball, is
done for the year. He has been deactivated and will no longer play
for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to reports on ESPN, Johnson
missed a mandatory team meeting and will likely be traded at the
end of the season. This is not a big loss to fantasy players since
his numbers (45 receptions, 600 yards and three touchdowns) were
not lighting up the scoreboard. A talent like Johnson has the
potential to put up big numbers, it will just have to wait until
next year.
Kevin Johnson, WR Jaguars: In a matter of 24 hours, the Browns
waived Johnson and the Jaguars picked him up. He sat out last week,
but saw a lot of reps with the first team this weekend and could
possibly start for the Jags this weekend. Just because he is going
to start does not mean that he will produce. Jimmy Smith is the
only receiver producing in Jacksonville, so wait a couple weeks and
see how Johnson reacts to the new system.
Rudi Johnson, RB Bengals: The 5-foot-10, 220-pound bowling ball
has stepped in and out-played backfield mate Cory Dillon during
Dillon’s injury-induced absence. Last week when Dillon was healthy
enough to play, Johnson out-gained him by 145 yards and should see
the bulk of the carries again this week against a vulnerable San
Diego Charger defense.
Chad Johnson, WR Bengals: A teammate of Rudi Johnson, Chad and
Rudi are two of the reasons the Bengals have looked less like the
Bengals and more like the Chiefs. Last week Johnson, Chad that is,
guaranteed a victory over the Chiefs, and it came true. Johnson is
one of the best receivers in the league, and definitely the best
one with the last name of Johnson. Trade for him. Give up a
top-notch receiver, because there are not too many receivers out
there better than this guy.
Brad Johnson, QB Buccaneers: Last week I said this guy was a
keeper, but now his stock is in question. Keyshawn Johnson was a
huge piece of the team because he took pressure off other Buccaneer
receivers who found it easy to get open. Without Keyshawn that
luxury will be gone. The lone factor that could save Brad Johnson’s
value is the play of WR Joe Jurevicius, who will most likely see
more balls now that Johnson is gone.
*Email fantasy questions to Steve at
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