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RB David Johnson, Retired (3 Viewers)
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Chaka
Footballguy
Probably doesn't help anyone but fwiw it's a tough decision now with DeMarco Murray out (I have Matthews) but I am still rolling with David Johnson.
YMMV
MattFancy
Footballguy
groin pains
Footballguy
Starting him. Although, not with much confidence...not because he is not talented, but because I believe CJ will still get the lions share of the carries. Here is hoping for at least 10-12 touches. 
Gr00vus
Footballguy
Starting him over Joseph Randle with zero confidence. In fact, I'm fairly certain that as a result of this decision Johnson will tear his ACL in the 1st quarter and Randle will end up with 124/3 even though there's zero supporting cast around Randle and the Falcons should be keying thier Defensive approach to stopping the run.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Dude.
Milkman
Footballguy
Milkman
Footballguy
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Bombnipotent!!Gr00vus said:
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That's my though, I hope they don't grind CJ for 3 quarters
Chaka
Footballguy
Ima pretend that I started him over Chris Ivory.DOH!! Oh well David Johnson could still outperform him.MattFancy said:
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Can' argue with it, Arians is a top 5 NFL coach and is getting some impressive results. However, it sure would be nice to see him get a little bit of work here.
zamboni
Footballguy
So much for that increase of touches for DJ this week - I guess Arians was blowing smoke.
To be fair though, CJ was running well early so I can see why Arians stuck with him. And the team is playing great, so hard to find any fault.
When Ellington returns, this backfield is going to be a mess. Great for the team, but awful for fantasy.
To be fair though, CJ was running well early so I can see why Arians stuck with him. And the team is playing great, so hard to find any fault.
When Ellington returns, this backfield is going to be a mess. Great for the team, but awful for fantasy.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Arians seems to want to mostly feature 1 guy. I am hoping when AE is healthy, he goes back to that workhorse role. I don't think it's a bad idea to keep DJ mostly fresh and unleash him late in the year when he is 100% and defenses are banged up.
Banger
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Any reason to hold in redraft?
Fireinside
Footballguy
This seems to be the case. I think Arians will keep DJ in bench as long as team is playing well and I think that will be the whole season.
It was a tough luck for DJ to be injured during those first pre-season weeks as Arians decided to get CJ0K to handle to load. Now we just have to wait...
Banger
Footballguy
This was the perfect week to get the production and touches if it was ever going to happen in the near term. Arians is frustrating and at the end of the day they are winning big and looking like one of the best teams in the league. With Ellington soon being added to the mix it probably won't look good in redraft for the foreseeable future.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
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The biggest knock against Arizona rookie RB David Johnson entering the draft was that he did not run hard between the tackles but yesterday he was running very hard between the tackles. Using his big body and strength, leg drive. Really impressive.It didn't look like it but he had 10 combined touches. CJ looked good, er outside of that horrible drop when he mistimed his leap, just looked bad on that one. With Andre Ellington coming back, I don't know what Arians will do but the kid sure does look good IMHO.
Agreed. Arians waited until they were up by 40 points before giving him his 4th carry of the game. Seems odd to me, but they obviously are sticking with their plan.
Shutout
Footballguy
I don't believe the Cardinals can feature Ellington heavily. It seems his body never holds up to that.
At this point, given how good Chris Johnson did look yesterday, I see no reason to push David Johnson into a bigger role and that sucks. He could really emerge in fantasy but it doesn't seem to fit the Cards' real world needs.
Side note: I am really happy for the Cards but Arians needs to pull his head out of his ### and get Palmer out of the game when its a blow out. We all saw what happens to that team when he's out and they don't need him getting hurt in a 37-7 game.
At this point, given how good Chris Johnson did look yesterday, I see no reason to push David Johnson into a bigger role and that sucks. He could really emerge in fantasy but it doesn't seem to fit the Cards' real world needs.
Side note: I am really happy for the Cards but Arians needs to pull his head out of his ### and get Palmer out of the game when its a blow out. We all saw what happens to that team when he's out and they don't need him getting hurt in a 37-7 game.
addicted2ff
Footballguy
There was some hope here and there but ultimately we're back to square one. DJ isn't going to have significant value until later in the season when Arians gets him ready for the playoff run or if/when Ellington gets injured again.
Milkman
Footballguy
Even if Ellington goes down with another injury DJ isn't the handcuff. So yeah in redraft unless its a return league he's two injuries away from seeing the field. Got to respect Arians and his track record but DJ wasn't even given a chance to outplay CJ yesterday. So he's droppable in redraft imo.
Gr00vus
Footballguy
BTW: I also started D.J. over Chris Johnson in another league to double down on my stupidity.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Gr00vus
Footballguy
Though it's tough to get injured with as little usage he got in the game, he could have tripped on something in the locker room after the game. I'll wait until this week's injury report comes out to be certain.At least Johnson stayed healthy.
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
I'm still holding, though it will be tough with the bye weeks starting. I still think this guy can be big later this season.
He's a rookie, and we all know Arians works them in slowly. It didn't surprise me that Chris Johnson was the "run the clock out with a lead" guy in week 3. They got him as a cheap FA and he's been effective, so they will keep doing what works. Plenty of season left to go though, and I don't want to risk putting DJ back on the waiver wire.
He's a rookie, and we all know Arians works them in slowly. It didn't surprise me that Chris Johnson was the "run the clock out with a lead" guy in week 3. They got him as a cheap FA and he's been effective, so they will keep doing what works. Plenty of season left to go though, and I don't want to risk putting DJ back on the waiver wire.
Manster
Footballguy
Yea, cj2k just kept pounding the rock for a couple yds here and there, and Arians was fine with it....I guess if ur blowing out ur opponent mite as well run cj into the ground vs. give the explosive rook a good look?? Cj's explosion is gone! But he's working fine as a filler I ges.
I'm holding in redraft hoping for FG gold in the 2nd half of the season
I'm holding in redraft hoping for FG gold in the 2nd half of the season
