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Roschon Johnson Fantasy Overview

Roschon Johnson

Roschon Johnson
Player Profile
RB CHI

Height

6'0"

Weight

225 lbs.

Experience

3 yrs.

Bye

7

Birthday

Jan 31, 2001

Age

24.0

College

Texas

NFL Draft Pick

2023 - Rd 4, Pk 115

Fantasy Rankings

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Dynasty
RB38

2025 Projections

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DS 3D Projection

Our Thoughts

Roschon Johnson's Preseason Player Analysis

Bottom Line

Johnson could beat out Khalil Herbert for the No. 2 role. But the upside is limited without a D’Andre Swift injury. Johnson looks more interesting for dynasty formats than redraft at the moment.

What We Learned Last Year

  • The Bears liked Johnson’s ability in the passing game right away. He drew 7 targets to tie for the team lead in Week 1, catching a team-high six passes for 35 yards.
  • Johnson would finish the season tops among Chicago RBs in targets, catches, and receiving yards. He also ranked fourth on the team in targets and yards; third in receptions.
  • Johnson trailed Khalil Herbert, however, in yards per catch (6.7 to 6.1) and receiving success rate (41.9% to 27.5%, according to Pro Football Reference).
  • He also checked in just fourth on the team – and third among RBs – in carries, despite playing more games than both Herbert and D’Onta Foreman.
    • Johnson drew 5.4 carries per game vs. 11.0 for Herbert and 12.1 for Foreman.
    • He also trailed Herbert and Foreman in yards after contact per attempt, according to Pro Football Focus – as well as elusive rating and rushing grade.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Johnson’s still relatively new to the position. He shifted from QB to RB midway through his freshman season at Texas. And then he had to work behind Bijan Robinson.
  • He’s likely still developing, which complicates his competition with Khalil Herbert.
  • Of course, the Bears capped the upside for both RBs by paying up for D’Andre Swift in free agency. Chicago paid him clear lead-back money. And Swift’s strength conflicts with Johnson’s.
    • Since he entered the league in 2020, Swift ranks fourth among RBs in receptions. Only Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara, and Christian McCaffrey have caught more passes at the position in that span.
  • Johnson leads the 2024 RB group in size, which could help him garner goal-line opportunities. He led Herbert in that category last year. D’Onta Foreman is gone, and D’Andre Swift has never been a goal-line winner thus far in his NFL career.

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

4.58

Forty Yard Dash Rank

54%

Burst Score

114.60

Burst Score Rank

30%

Speed Score

99.50

Speed Score Rank

65%

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Video: Week 12 Preview

Video: Week 12 Preview

4:06pm EST 11/22/24

D'Andre Swift had an issue even before this week's injury. Let's talk him and some other changing backfield situations before we set our Week 12 fantasy football lineups.

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Shark Bites

D'Andre Swift RB CHI

3:25pm EST 12/5/24

RBs Swift, Johnson Remain Sidelined for Bears

RBs Swift, Johnson Remain Sidelined for Bears

Bears RBs D’Andre Swift (quad) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) remained out of practice on Thursday. If they’re both out come Sunday, the bulk of Chicago’s backfield work would likely shift to RB3 Travis Homer. He’s listed at 201 pounds and has totaled only three carries in 2024. Meanwhile, the Bears have change-of-pace options in Darrynton Evans and Demetric Felton. For now, Homer is just a speculative add in deep leagues.

Bears RB Khalil Herbert (back, personal) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Packers. He was added to the injury report on Thursday and then sidelined on Friday. Herbert’s absence would presumably leave Chicago’s backfield to Roschon Johnson and D’Onta Foreman, who has not played the past two weeks.

Bears RB D’Onta Foreman (personal) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He returned to a limited practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. We’ll look for more info on Foreman’s situation but won’t get Chicago’s inactives until a little before 3 pm ET on Sunday. Foreman’s absence would make RBs Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson more attractive fantasy plays in a plus matchup.

Bears RB D'Onta Foreman (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. That puts him on track to play vs. the Lions this weekend. Foreman, Roschon Johnson, and Khalil Herbert haven't played a healthy game together since Week 1, so it's tough to project what this backfield will look like on Sunday. Johnson dominated playing time last time out, registering a 75% snap rate, making him the best bet among these three. But it's a backfield to ideally avoid, especially against Detroit's 11th-ranked RB defense.

Bears RB D'Onta Foreman (ankle, shin) is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game vs. the Vikings. He got in two limited practices this week, which should put him on track for a Week 13 return. Foreman's absence on Monday should leave RB Khalil Herbert as Chicago's clear lead early-down back, with RB Roschon Johnson playing on passing downs.

Schedule

Week Team SOS Fantasy

1

@ TEN

9.8%

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2

HOU

-15.9%

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3

IND

11.2%

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4

@ LAR

-10.3%

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5

@ CAR

39.9%

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6

@ JAC

21.8%

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7

8

WAS

1.6%

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9

ARI

9.6%

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10

@ NE

11.1%

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11

@ GB

-1.4%

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12

@ MIN

-15.6%

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13

DET

-14.3%

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14

SF

10.5%

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15

MIN

-15.6%

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16

@ DET

-14.3%

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17

@ SEA

-2.6%

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18

GB

-1.4%

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