The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the New England Patriots in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kaleb Johnson.
Is Kaleb Johnson Playing in Week 3?
Johnson is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kaleb Johnson in Week 3?
It’s been a fun ride.
That’s a lie. This Kaleb Johnson evaluation process hasn’t been brutal. Initially, we assumed that he’d be Najee Harris 2.0 and were excited. We assumed that Jaylen Warren was going to be Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell the old couch in the corner of the offense that you can count on but doesn’t really impact your aesthetic.
It all lined up cleanly until negative reports around the rookie came out in early August.
And mid-August.
By late August, we had come full circle: we, as an industry, went from expecting big things to wondering if he’d be used at all.
It was a ride and while I’m often patient on rookies, the butchered kickoff last week removes any hope of a role expansion.
You can move on. He might well have a moment this season. I hope he does. This has to be worse for him than us. But the number of hurdles he has to overcome to get a chance to have a chance are too many for us to ignore.
This is Warren’s backfield, and I’m not even positive he’s going to be a weekly lock.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Johnson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Johnson is projected to score 4.9 fantasy points in PPR formats. We project Johnson to rush for 23 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Steelers at Patriots
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 67 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
