RADIO
BALLER MOVE: Sit in Most Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4
ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson was a popular sleeper candidate during the preseason. Many believed he could take over the backfield, replacing Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman as the lead running back. However, the rookie hasn’t accomplished that expectation. Instead, he is the RB54 for the year, averaging only 5.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.
Johnson has struggled to earn enough touches to become consistently fantasy-relevant this season. The running back has had fewer than seven rushing attempts in all but one game until the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. He had 10 rushing attempts for 35 yards and 10 fantasy points in the narrow victory. Following his impressive performance over the Vikings, Johnson was a popular waiver wire target this past week.
While I believe Johnson could become a fantasy star one day, that seems unlikely this year. The Bears will continue to use Herbert, Foreman, and Johnson in a committee situation. More importantly, the backfield has an unfriendly matchup on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions have held running backs to only 15.6 fantasy points per game, the sixth-fewest in the NFL. While they recently placed elite run-stopping defensive tackle Alim McNeill on injured reserve, I would still avoid starting Johnson in Week 14.
More Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Will Dissly (TE, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly is the TE21 for the year, averaging six half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran tight end was a popular streaming option in Week 11 because of his matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. They […]
Zach Ertz (TE, WAS) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has had a solid season. The veteran tight end is the TE11 for the year, averaging 7.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While Terry McLaurin has been Jayden Daniels' go-to target, Ertz has seen at […]
Taysom Hill (TE, NO) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is the ultimate do-it-all weapon. While he is listed as a tight end, the veteran’s fantasy value comes in the run game. He has had at least 14 rushing yards in every game this season. […]
Elijah Moore (WR, CLE) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore has been a fantasy football bust for most of his career. The veteran wide receiver is the WR71 for the year, averaging 5.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he has played significantly better since […]
Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has had a breakout sophomore year after an awful rookie season. The former TCU star is the WR40, averaging 10.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with an injury. He has been […]
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire pickups list, updated regularly!
