Duke Johnson Fantasy

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson had one carry for 11 yards and added five catches for 23 yards in Sunday's playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnson's usage down the stretch in Houston was uneven, but he's under contract next season and could see an increase in usage if the team moves on from free agent Carlos Hyde. We'll have to monitor the Texans backfield situation closely as the draft and free agency arrive, but for now, Johnson seems like a risky fantasy option moving forward in head coach Bill O'Brien's offense.

Jan. 12th • 7:09 PM

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson made some key plays in last week's playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills, but his usage remained low. Johnson had just six touches, and while he turned those into 68 yards, the fact that the Texans aren't getting him double-digit touches makes him a risky DFS option on Sunday. Maybe the one positive is that Johnson's seen some of highest snap rates in games against good teams, and the game script could lead to him playing enough to be a value option.

Jan. 9th • 6:03 PM

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson flashed his ability in Saturday's win over the Buffalo Bills, but only touched the ball six times. He had 38 rushing yards on three carries and three catches for 30 yards, but even with the run game struggling for much of the contest, head coach Bill O'Brien continued to use Johnson sparingly. He'll remain a touchdown-dependent option when the Texans face the Chiefs in the Divisional round.

Jan. 5th • 10:53 AM