Who Should I Start? Brian Robinson Jr. or Roschon Johnson


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
12.1 57.4 0.4 1.8 14.9 0.1

Brian Robinson Jr. News

Brian Robinson Jr. Will Play Against Cleveland

Saturday, October 5, 5:27 PM

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game versus the Browns. He was officially labeled as questionable heading into this contest. However, with Austin Ekeler (concussion) also cleared to play, the Commanders will have their top options out of the backfield. While Robinson's presence should mean fewer touches for Ekeler, the knee injury could still jeopardize the former's volume in Week 5. As a result, both should be considered flex options against Cleveland, although Robinson's ceiling is still considerably higher.


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
4.6 27.8 0.2 0.5 3.2 0.0

Roschon Johnson News

Roschon Johnson A High-End RB4 Option Against The Struggling Panthers

Saturday, October 5, 2:53 AM

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson is set to build on his increased usage in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. He aims to capitalize on a favorable matchup against a Panthers defense ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 148.8 rushing yards per game. While Johnson maintained a consistent snap rate of 37% in Week 4 and he only had seven touches for 26 rushing yards, he didn't see a significant uptick in his offensive role. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift regained the lead in red zone snaps, which bodes well for his fantasy prospects. However, Johnson has shown himself to be an effective runner between the tackles, particularly in short-yardage situations. Given the Panthers' struggles against the run, Johnson could be a worthwhile option as a high-end RB4 for those hoping for a touchdown opportunity.


Brian Robinson Jr. vs. Roschon Johnson

Still trying to decide between Robinson Jr. and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Brian Robinson Jr. is projected to score 12.1 points this week while Roschon Johnson is projected to score 4.6 points.