The Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions in Week 16. 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 16?
After missing the past two games with a concussion, Johnson practiced in full and cleared the protocol. He will play this week.
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 16?
Johnson (concussion) has now missed consecutive games and is a pretty clear cut for those still playing. He’s proven more than capable of cashing in his scoring opportunities (6 of 8 on carries inside the 5-yard line), but are we at all confident that those opportunities present themselves in this matchup should Johnson suit up?
I’m not. Johnson didn’t get a carry in the Thanksgiving meeting, and while the Bears managed to score 20 points, two of the touchdowns came from beyond 30 yards, a situation in which Johnson is rarely on the field.
If Johnson is active, my D’Andre Swift projection will dip a touch, but this bully back wouldn’t be close to my Flex rankings.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 16 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Roschon Johnson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
As of Sunday morning, Johnson is projected to score 7.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 5.9 rushing attempts for 22 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. It also includes 1.9 receptions for 13.1 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)
