Who Should I Start? D'Ernest Johnson or Chris Brooks

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Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

D'Ernest Johnson News

D'Ernest Johnson Leads Team in Carries, Finds the Endzone in Preseason Win

Saturday, August 23, 3:25 PM

Baltimore Ravens running back D'Ernest Johnson posted a solid stat-line in the 30-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders, carrying the ball 17 times for 45 yards and scoring one touchdown, adding three receptions for 18 yards. Johnson's significant workload came while Baltimore primarily utilized their third and fourth-stringers most of the game. Despite this notable preseason performance, Johnson is not currently featured on the Ravens' official depth chart and is actively competing with Rasheen Ali to be the team's fourth running back. Given his current status, this game is unlikely to have a significant impact on Johnson's fantasy value as he remains off the radar for nearly all redraft leagues.

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Week 1 Projections

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8.3 43.5 0.5 0.6 4.4 0.0

Chris Brooks News

Packers Re-Sign Chris Brooks to Two-Year Deal

Wednesday, March 4, 8:38 AM

The Green Bay Packers and running back Chris Brooks agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million deal on Wednesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Brooks served as the team's RB3 in 2025 behind starter Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, carrying the ball only 27 times for 106 yards and no touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, adding a career-high 13 catches for another 91 yards on 17 targets. Wilson isn't expected to be tendered a contract as a restricted free agent, but Brooks will most likely operate as Green Bay's RB3 again in 2026 behind Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd, if he's healthy. The 26-year-old former undrafted free agent out of BYU only has 395 rushing yards and one touchdown on 82 rushing attempts in his first three years in the NFL. He spent his rookie season in 2023 with the Dolphins.

D'Ernest Johnson vs. Chris Brooks

Still trying to decide between Johnson and Brooks? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that D'Ernest Johnson is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Chris Brooks is projected to score 8.3 points.