Who Should I Start? D'Ernest Johnson or Terrell Jennings

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.

Thursday, November 13, 12:26 AM

New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings (knee) is on track to operate as the backup to TreVeyon Henderson in Week 11 after Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was ruled out for a third consecutive game. Jennings has opened each of the last two weeks as the Patriots' No. 2 running back, but his Week 10 outing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was cut short due to a knee injury. That same ailment limited him in practice this week and left him questionable to face the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. It's a relatively quick turnaround for the second-year back to get healthy, but the Patriots are leaving the door open for him to play with this injury designation. Jennings should have a role if he suits up. Just last week, he earned the team's first touches before TreVeyon Henderson even got his hands on the football. Jennings had 12 touches, 44 scrimmage yards, and a touchdown in the Patriots' first game sans Stevenson, and we could expect similar volume in a favorable game script against the Jets. If he plays on Thursday, Jennings has low-end RB3/flex appeal in leagues with 14 or more teams.