Who Should I Start? D'Ernest Johnson or James Robinson

Sunday, August 20, 8:42 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars running back D'Ernest Johnson rushed six times for 36 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 25-7 preseason win over the Detroit Lions. He added two receptions for seven yards. Rookie camp star Tank Bigsby started over Johnson and got most of the work, with seven more carries and an additional 34 yards. Johnson was the only back to hit paydirt and lead the backfield in YPC (6.0), but he was still clearly the RB3 behind the former Auburn standout. It's also worth noting that JaMychal Hasty saw the field before Johnson, putting the ex-Brown even further from the fantasy radar than he already was.

Monday, September 4, 6:22 PM

Free-agent running back James Robinson worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, according to a source. Robinson is looking to latch on with yet another team before the start of the 2023 regular season this Thursday night. The former undrafted rookie has already been cut by the New England Patriots and New York Giants this offseason. The Colts could really use some running back depth with Jonathan Taylor (ankle) set to miss the first four games of the regular season and Zack Moss (arm) questionable to play in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even if Robinson signs with Indy, he'll be well off the fantasy radar behind the likes of Deon Jackson, rookie Evan Hull, Jake Funk and Jason Huntley.