The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Roschon Johnson.
Is Roschon Johnson Playing in Week 13?
Johnson is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play on Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bears’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Roschon Johnson in Week 13?
- Roschon Johnson: 6
- David Montgomery: 5
- Derrick Henry: 4
- Kenneth Walker: 4
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 4
Yep, that’s the running back leaderboard in one-yard touchdowns through 12 weeks. Johnson had two touchdowns on his NFL résumé entering this season, but the Bears have unleashed him as their vulture in the post-Justin Fields era, and it’s paying off (he’s 6-for-6 on such attempts).
This season, the second-year back is averaging just 5.9 touches per game, and while the scoring equity is nice to have on your roster, there’s no reason to reach this far in the rankings to fill out your Week 13 lineup.
Might there be a time and place for Johnson? I could see it if you’re battling injuries in a deeper format — this just isn’t that spot in a game where I don’t see the Bears consistently threatening the red zone.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 13 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Roschon Johnson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
As of Thursday morning, Johnson is projected to score 10 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 7.6 rushing attempts for 28.3 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. It also includes 2.5 receptions for 16.9 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Roschon Johnson’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
