Chris Johnson - Pros Cons (2 Viewers)

[Max Fischer]

I just made a trade for Chris Johnson. Here is what I like about him:

- Best player on his team (My favorite question to ask myself when evaluating fantasy football talent - is the guy the best player on his offense?)

- Explosive - my league rewards big plays - 9 pts for TDs of 20+ yds, 12 for TDs of 50+.

- Improving - I've had a chance to watch him a bit over the past two years, and it seems that he's become more decisive.

- Schedule looks OK

What worries me:

- Team is a train wreck

- One dimensional offense

- Defense giving up big early leads

What do you think?

 

[Basmati Ray Rice]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

 

[DoubleG]

I just made a trade for Chris Johnson. Here is what I like about him:- Best player on his team (My favorite question to ask myself when evaluating fantasy football talent - is the guy the best player on his offense?)- Explosive - my league rewards big plays - 9 pts for TDs of 20+ yds, 12 for TDs of 50+.- Improving - I've had a chance to watch him a bit over the past two years, and it seems that he's become more decisive.- Schedule looks OKWhat worries me:- Team is a train wreck- One dimensional offense- Defense giving up big early leadsWhat do you think?

I think playing in a league that changes the point value for a TD based on length is crazy. In the NFL, whether Lendale White dives in from the 1 or Devin Hester runs it back 106 yards from his own endzone it's still 6.Seriously though, he's a very good player - but if they switch to VY, your #1 worry might get worse. His touches aren't far off of last years numbers, but many projected a big bump. If you are expecting numbers similar to last year, you'll be fine - if you're expecting last year + 20-25%, you may be disappointed as almost all of your positives are the same as last year, his team is just much worse.

 

[One]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

Any more info you can lend us from the future?

 

[Ladsud]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

So by this logic any player that is the focus of the defenses every week is bound to get injured?

 

[Banger]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

huh? does he have some injury history I don't know about?

 

[basher]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

Any more info you can lend us from the future?

yeah no kidding ... the kid played 15 games last season and so far is 6 for 6 ... just because teams focus on him doesn't not mean he is going to get hurt (IE: ADP)

 

[gonzobill5]

pro: week 16 against SD looks tasty. Also plays JAX, Buf, Hou, Indy, and St. Louis.

con: if he were to get dinged, say he pulls a hamstring in week 14, what's stopping Tennessee from shutting him down? We've seen this in the past with really bad teams (particularly when these bad teams are not rebuilding)

 

[Basmati Ray Rice]

Any more info you can lend us from the future

Yes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

 

[basher]

Any more info you can lend us from the futureYes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

hmmmmmm........

 

[Knobs]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

Any more info you can lend us from the futureYes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

You're edging closer to a few ignore lists.Week 14 he plays the Rams. Week 16 he plays the Chargers. Those two sweeeet matchups sandwich a really bad matchup against Miami.

 

[DoubleG]

Any more info you can lend us from the futureYes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

That's the past, genius. Joined a week ago and already alienating people. Have a good season guy.

 

[Rushmore]

I was about to throw together an offer for Chris Johnson and pretty have the same thoughts on him. His numbers thus far on the year certainly benefit from that huge game vs. Houston. I also noticed that they don't throw to him as much as you would think. I decided against going after him fwiw.

also, nice username

 

[jagbag]

I was about to throw together an offer for Chris Johnson and pretty have the same thoughts on him. His numbers thus far on the year certainly benefit from that huge game vs. Houston. I also noticed that they don't throw to him as much as you would think. I decided against going after him fwiw.

also, nice username

I can't for the life of me figure this out. 1 game: 9 catches, 87 yards and 1 TD

The other 5 games combined, 7 catches, 39 yards, 0 TD's

Somebody's got some splaining to do.

 

[MCguidance]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

 

[One]

I was about to throw together an offer for Chris Johnson and pretty have the same thoughts on him. His numbers thus far on the year certainly benefit from that huge game vs. Houston. I also noticed that they don't throw to him as much as you would think. I decided against going after him fwiw.

also, nice username

I can't for the life of me figure this out. 1 game: 9 catches, 87 yards and 1 TD

The other 5 games combined, 7 catches, 39 yards, 0 TD's

Somebody's got some splaining to do.

Very true. I own him in one, but Im still trying to trade for him in another league. Even if you take away his big game, he still averaging 5 yards per carry.

Now with VY starting I'm not sure what to expect.

Will CJ's targets go up? Or will VY panic and scramble instead of checking down or looking into the flat where Johnson is open a lot.

We'll see.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I think playing in a league that changes the point value for a TD based on length is crazy. In the NFL, whether Lendale White dives in from the 1 or Devin Hester runs it back 106 yards from his own endzone it's still 6.

In the NFL, the QB's team gets 6 points instead of 4 when they score a td. In the NFL, no players get "points" for passing, running, or receiving yards. In the NFL RB's, WR's, and TE's don't get points for a reception or a carry. In the NFL defenses don't get points for sacks, turnovers, or holding the other team to a low score. etc.It's called Fantasy Football for a reason.

 

[Knobs]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

 

[3nOut]

Just gave up my first rounder next year for him in my flex/keeper league (can only keep one RB). I love his upcoming schedule and hopefully after pairing him up with Jacobs and Westbrook, it wil be a low first rounder. With Westbrook and Jacobs' injury history, he's a great insurance policy for me and my keeper for next year.

 

[MCguidance]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

Knobby, I've been following your posts, and I feel like I am in a similar position with WRs as you may be in with RBs. I will still have Colston, White, MSW, and Austin. I am effectively trading up RBs. He said "I'm onto something" and will review the trade tonight and let me know. I won't give up White or Colston, but would give up Austin/MSW/Jennings. I don't know if this is a fair assessment of value, but I am willing to overpay based on my depth and the annoying weekly ritual of picking the wrong guy at WR. What good does depth do me when it doesn't count?

 

[Knobs]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

Knobby, I've been following your posts, and I feel like I am in a similar position with WRs as you may be in with RBs. I will still have Colston, White, MSW, and Austin. I am effectively trading up RBs. He said "I'm onto something" and will review the trade tonight and let me know. I won't give up White or Colston, but would give up Austin/MSW/Jennings. I don't know if this is a fair assessment of value, but I am willing to overpay based on my depth and the annoying weekly ritual of picking the wrong guy at WR. What good does depth do me when it doesn't count?

Yep, your wr's are like my rb's. Sometimes you need to overpay as value becomes relatively meaningless for you. The frustrating part is when you make a great offer to an owner but they decline because they think you're giving up too much so they think you're pulling a fast one. Maybe your league is different but a lot of owners in my league hesitate when I make such a great offer. Best of luck.

 

[mystykoekaki]

Poster board child for boom/bust.

 

[MCguidance]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

Knobby, I've been following your posts, and I feel like I am in a similar position with WRs as you may be in with RBs. I will still have Colston, White, MSW, and Austin. I am effectively trading up RBs. He said "I'm onto something" and will review the trade tonight and let me know. I won't give up White or Colston, but would give up Austin/MSW/Jennings. I don't know if this is a fair assessment of value, but I am willing to overpay based on my depth and the annoying weekly ritual of picking the wrong guy at WR. What good does depth do me when it doesn't count?

Yep, your wr's are like my rb's. Sometimes you need to overpay as value becomes relatively meaningless for you.

The frustrating part is when you make a great offer to an owner but they decline because they think you're giving up too much so they think you're pulling a fast one. Maybe your league is different but a lot of owners in my league hesitate when I make such a great offer.

Best of luck.

100% true. Same to you, post back if you strike a deal and I will do the same

 

[PahtyTom]

Vince Young at QB shouldn't hurt Chris Johnson. Kerry Collins wasn't keeping defenses honest anyway and didn't throw to CJ enough. With Vince Young Chris Johnson should catch more balls and probably break even more long TDs from gimmick type plays due to Vince Young's running. Chris Johnson is risky because of his supporting cast, but he has rare upside and let's face it, it can't get worse in Tennessee. It's a calculated risk, but Chris Johnson might win some people a championship this year.

 

[Cabby]

I think with Young starting you'll see a lot more passes coming Chris Johnson's way. Should be good down the stretch especially in PPR.

 

[gonzobill5]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

I was trying to remember if this was the case or not...are you sure it was that the RB's ypc was better with Vick, or was it just the running game had a better ypc with Vick? If true, why did the Lendale White's ypc really explode last year?

 

[Farmer Fran]

I am in the same situation, with bonus points for long TD runs. I traded Jacobs for him. I see upside with him. Hopefully things will at least not get worse. If they can start to stretch the field even a little bit then he could do well. Having Gore and Forte as my other two running backs made me desperate for help. There really are not many running backs producing consistently this year. Let's hope Young at least loosens these defenses up a little and Johnson explodes. I still like Fisher, despite the jersey fiasco. Maybe even because of it. Incident may have directed pressure towards him and away from struggling players.

 

[MCguidance]

Just pust in an offer for him: Turner and Jennings. I think that he can be a stud second half PPR.

Wowzers. I don't know how that owner says no.I'd like to think VY would help the running game. I keep remembering the Falcons with Vick and how much the ypc improved for the rb's when he was back there.

Knobby, I've been following your posts, and I feel like I am in a similar position with WRs as you may be in with RBs. I will still have Colston, White, MSW, and Austin. I am effectively trading up RBs. He said "I'm onto something" and will review the trade tonight and let me know. I won't give up White or Colston, but would give up Austin/MSW/Jennings. I don't know if this is a fair assessment of value, but I am willing to overpay based on my depth and the annoying weekly ritual of picking the wrong guy at WR. What good does depth do me when it doesn't count?

Yep, your wr's are like my rb's. Sometimes you need to overpay as value becomes relatively meaningless for you.

The frustrating part is when you make a great offer to an owner but they decline because they think you're giving up too much so they think you're pulling a fast one. Maybe your league is different but a lot of owners in my league hesitate when I make such a great offer.

Best of luck.

100% true. Same to you, post back if you strike a deal and I will do the same

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

 

[Giant Wooden Badger]

FWIW, I traded Johnson to get Schaub and Mendenhall in a 6 pt per passing TD league.

 

[Knobs]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

 

[Aardvarks]

CJ's been a little boom-or-bust after 6 games, but he's still unbenchable. The boom can be so big it leaves craters in your opponents' head.

Money player. Don't over-think it.

 

[el-gato-grande]

CJ's been a little boom-or-bust after 6 games, but he's still unbenchable. The boom can be so big it leaves craters in your opponents' head.

Money player. Don't over-think it.

Why not? I think he's unbenchable because owners have so much invested in him, but his performance doesn't dictate that. I had to make a keeper decision at the beginning of the year between DWill and CJ and I went with DWill. CJ's week 2 performance had me gripping, but now he has settled in and has been performing pretty much like I expected him to.I won my league's championship last year and CJ had something to do with that, but I'm not as high on him as others are on this board. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't have that many long runs last year (or least as many as people expected given his speed). I didn't like what the Titans did in the off-season to address their passing game and therefore I thought CJ would see more run blitzes and safeties up in the box this year. They also play in a tough division with explosive offenses and their non-conference schedule was killer.

Anyway, after a slow start, DWill is proving to be a much more consistent starter than CJ. He has had only two weeks with less than double digit fantasy points in my scoring system and that is what I am looking for in a RB1/RB2 (not "boom or bust").

 

[Aardvarks]

CJ's been a little boom-or-bust after 6 games, but he's still unbenchable. The boom can be so big it leaves craters in your opponents' head.

Money player. Don't over-think it.

 

[cstu]

This guy is ridiculous against bad defenses and he has a great schedule coming up. I can see him winning a lot of titles for people this year.

 

[bentley]

Any more info you can lend us from the futureYes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

He was the #9 RB in my league going into this week. I'd hardly call that a waste.

 

[MCguidance]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

 

[p00h]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

Turner+jennings > CJ, end of story...

 

[MCguidance]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

Turner+jennings > CJ, end of story...

Even when you have Colston, White, Austin, and MSW as other WRs? All that depth does nothing for me. /hijack

 

[FUBAR]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

Turner+jennings > CJ, end of story...

Even when you have Colston, White, Austin, and MSW as other WRs? All that depth does nothing for me. /hijack

I agree, take CJ. always take the elite player over two very good ones

 

[Banger]

The pro - Johnson is one of the best in the game

The con - it'll be near impossible to pry him away from an owner.

 

[basher]

defesive teams will allways focus on him as the QB and WR suck. Just a matter of time until he gets hurt, could be half agame that will cost you when you start him or could be more serious. Trade him while he still has value.

Any more info you can lend us from the futureYes you wasted a 1st round draft pick

this is still the best idea ever ... /sarcasm

 

[Bri]

Max they have an outstanding offensive line with maybe the best bookend tackles in the league. Regardless of the team being a trainwreck, that O-line and an effective FB assure you CJ will get his

 

[3nOut]

Poster board child for boom/bust.

Boom!

 

[shader]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

Turner+jennings > CJ, end of story...

Try again..

 

[munchkin]

the pro---I own CJ

the con---I also own MJD and Ray Rice.....

This week I played the right two.......but it's not always an easy choice......

 

[Horses Mouth]

the pro---I own CJthe con---I also own MJD and Ray Rice.....This week I played the right two.......but it's not always an easy choice......

I'll bite on the bragging posting.i have ADP, MJD, CJ in a keep 3, start 2 RB league. Started ADP and CJ. It's impossible to bench ADP.

 

[munchkin]

the pro---I own CJthe con---I also own MJD and Ray Rice.....This week I played the right two.......but it's not always an easy choice......

I'll bite on the bragging posting.i have ADP, MJD, CJ in a keep 3, start 2 RB league. Started ADP and CJ. It's impossible to bench ADP.

I wasn't necessarily bragging; our posts kind of fall into the "you can't always play CJ above others" category. Rice was on par or better than CJ and MJD in the three weeks leading up to the bye: Rice 15, 20 and 31; MJD 10, 5 and 35; CJ 11, 4 and 12 (non ppr standard scoring). Johnson is great but he isn't always a must start. You may get burned by not playing him but there are other runners that can put up equal or better numbers.

 

[Knobs]

The guy countered and asked for Turner and Colston for Chris Johnson. Not a chance that's happening. /highjack.I do really like Flash, and think that huge game skews things, but not to the point where he cant continue to be top 5 the rest of the way.

I love idiots like that. It's like they think since you were willing to overpay a little, they figure they can get you to overpay a lot.I wouldn't worry about it too much. Turner has a great schedule from here on out, especially in week 16 when he plays against the Bills (worst team against the rush).

Guy emailed me last night saying, "Let's make it happen." He then sent me the original trade for me to approve (Turner and Jennings for CJ and Britt). I decided against it. CJ had a great day, so I missed out on that. Jennings went and had a very good day, but was on my bench. So I have a decision to make. Do I go ahead and accept the trade or do I sit tight with Turner? I hope Turner has a good day tomorrow, but I have a feeling I will not be seeing the same output as I could have had.Think I should accept the trade?

Even with Jennings coming to life I still like Chris Johnson better in that deal for you. You still have the depth to burn, but I might try to nibble him. Try improving your kicker, defense, or something small. Maybe ask for better than Britt.

 

[editor47]

he still has to play the bills. he could rush for 400 yards in that game if the bills are as bad as they're supposed to be.

 

[Lash]

Pro: he's fast