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Fantasy Football: The NFL's Shift Toward Running Back Committees Is Not Turning the Waiver Wire Into a Gold Mine
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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Fantasy Football: The NFL's Shift Toward Running Back Committees Is Not Turning the Waiver Wire Into a Gold Mine

Committee-based backfields and lessened roles for a lot of starting running backs have altered the way the NFL operates. What has it meant for fantasy football?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Monday Night (Browns at Steelers)
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 17 Monday Night (Browns at Steelers)

The workload and precedent for Najee Harris makes him a priority MVP play. Who else can we consider?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 15
Brandon Gdula, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 15

Rashaad Penny broke out in Week 14 and sets up for a a late-season surge. Who else should you add to your teams this week?
Daily Fantasy Football: Sannes' Situations to Monitor in Week 11
Jim Sannes, numberFire
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Daily Fantasy Football: Sannes' Situations to Monitor in Week 11

AJ Dillon will be popular in Week 11, but his projected role justifies that massive roster rate. Which other situations are impacting the NFL DFS main slate?
4 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 10
Austan Kas, numberFire
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4 NFL FanDuel Value Plays to Target in Week 10

Carson Wentz has a dope matchup versus the Jaguars and comes at a friendly salary. Which other low-salary players can give you good production?
FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 10
Kenyatta Storin, numberFire
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FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 10

Justin Herbert bounced back with a big performance last week, and he should be able to keep things going against Minnesota. Who else should we consider on Sunday's main slate?
Thursday Night Football Betting: Is It Right for the Shorthanded Browns to Be Favored Over the Broncos?
Matt Kupferle, numberFire
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Thursday Night Football Betting: Is It Right for the Shorthanded Browns to Be Favored Over the Broncos?

Cleveland is missing several key pieces on offense, yet they're a 1.5-point favorite over Denver. What does our algorithm say about this game?
FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 7 Thursday Night (Broncos at Browns)
Austan Kas, numberFire
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FanDuel Single-Game Daily Fantasy Football Helper: Week 7 Thursday Night (Broncos at Browns)

Courtland Sutton is getting elite usage in Denver's passing game and is an appealing play versus Cleveland's pass-funnel defense. Who else should you target?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 7
Josh Shepardson, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 7

Mecole Hardman has seen promising usage over the last couple of weeks and now draws a plus matchup versus the Titans. Which other fringe fantasy starters can help as bye week replacements?
Fantasy Football Start, Sit, Stream, or Fade: Week 6
Elisha Twerski, numberFire
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Fantasy Football Start, Sit, Stream, or Fade: Week 6

David Montgomery is an excellent start in a mouth-watering matchup in Week 6. What other plays should we make note of?
7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 5
Brett Oswalt, numberFire
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7 Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 5

Facing Atlanta, Teddy Bridgewater is bound to increase his touchdown output. Who else could step up for your fantasy teams this week?
Fantasy Football FAB Report: Week 5
Elisha Twerski, numberFire
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Fantasy Football FAB Report: Week 5

Cleveland Browns running back ?D'Ernest Johnson should see more run with Nick Chubb injured. How more of your FAB budget is he worth?
10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 5
Cody Parker, numberFire
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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 5

Target these 10 players as you prepare for Week 5 of your fantasy football leagues.

D'Ernest Johnson Status

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Johnson agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

What it means:

Johnson is coming off a quiet 2022 campaign with the Browns, but he flashed in limited opportunities back in 2021, when he handled 100 carries for 534 yards and three scores. The 27-year-old could now get a chance to complete for with the likes of JaMycal Hasty and Snoop Conner for complementary work behind No. 1 running back Travis Etienne, making him an interesting end-of-roster flier in dynasty fantasy formats.
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Johnson played 10 snaps on special teams and did not play on offense in Sunday's 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.

What it means:

Johnson finished the year with just seven touches -- four rushes and three receptions -- and heads quietly into the offseason. It was a different tale last season, after Johnson capably filled in for injured backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, rushing 100 times for 534 yards and three touchdowns. There's very little mileage on Johnson, who turns 27 in February. The Browns are expected to go with Jerome Ford as the top backup to Chubb, and Johnson likely feels ready for a bigger role than he had in 2022. Both he and Kareem Hunt are in the final year of their deals and will entertain offers from other teams.
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Johnson played 15 snaps on special teams and none on offense in Sunday's 27-14 win over Houston in Week 13.

What it means:

It's not surprising to see Johnson used on special teams only, but it was interesting that Jerome Ford got his first snaps and touches on offense. If an injury to Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt should occur in the final weeks of the regular season, it's not a given that Johnson would get first crack at replacing either back in the rotation.
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Johnson did not play on offense during Sunday's 31-23 loss to Buffalo.

What it means:

Johnson's usage as a running back has decreased significantly, as both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt have stayed healthy. He popped for 534 yards (5.3 YPC) when given an opportunity in 2021, but those that speculated on him in 2022 have been disappointed.
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Johnson caught his lone target for minus-2 yards and did not carry the ball in Sunday's 39-17 loss to the Dolphins in Week 10.

What it means:

Johnson was on the field for a season-high 12 snaps, but there was little need for the running game once the Browns fell behind by three scores early in the third quarter.
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Johnson had four carries for 17 yards in Monday's 32-13 win over Cincinnati in Week 8.

What it means:

Johnson was given his first rushing attempts of the season, all on the game's final drive as Cleveland iced the blowout win. The Browns snapped a four-game losing streak and resuscitated their season with the victory, which may have the organization thinking about improvements for a playoff run. That means either Johnson or Kareem Hunt, both in the final year of their contracts, could be moved by Tuesday's 4:00 pm ET trade deadline. If either of those events happen, Johnson's fantasy outlook should improve.