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BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: In Week 1, it looked like the Chicago Bears were set to have a three-way split at running back. Rookie running back Roschon Johnson led the team's backs in snaps in that game against the Packers, playing 39% of them, but Khalil Herbert was at 36% and D'Onta Foreman at 28%. It looked like it'd be a backfield to avoid in fantasy.
But then came news on Sunday that Foreman would be a healthy scratch in Week 2. Suddenly, it was a much different situation. Herbert worked as the starter, playing 60% of the team's snaps, while Johnson played 42% of them. The rookie had four carries for 32 yards and two receptions for 10 yards.
Right now, this offense isn't moving the ball particularly well, so you still might want to avoid investing too much in the Bears in fantasy. However, Johnson's snaps are trending up and he's an explosive player. There's definitely long-term value here in fantasy, especially if Herbert continues to not impress in his role as the starter.
Fantasy managers in 12-team leagues should grab Johnson off the wire. He might not be worth playing in Week 3 against the Chiefs in a contest where the game script could look bad for him, but having him on your roster in anticipation of a breakout in Week 4 against the Broncos is a smart move for fantasy managers to make.
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