Who Should I Start? Najee Harris or Kaleb Johnson


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
6.7 34.8 0.2 1.0 7.7 0.0

Najee Harris News

Najee Harris Could Play Week 1

Thursday, August 28, 9:26 AM

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) could play in Week 1, according to the team's official website. The first-year Charger returned to practice on Wednesday and has not been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, opening up the possibility he is active for the season opener against Kansas City. Harris sustained the injury during a July 4 fireworks accident and had not practiced since June. When healthy, he's likely to split work with rookie Omarion Hampton.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
8.3 42.6 0.4 0.9 6.4 0.0

Kaleb Johnson News

Kaleb Johnson Key to Steelers Run Game

Friday, August 29, 1:54 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have turned to rookie running back Kaleb Johnson as the primary change-of-pace option behind Jaylen Warren. With the ground game sputtering this preseason, Johnson has an opportunity to carve out a bigger role if he continues to showcase his strengths. At 6'0" with an athletic frame, Johnson brings patience, vision, and balance to his runs, piling up explosive carries by trusting his blocks and shedding tacklers. To become a true every-down back, however, Johnson must improve his pass protection.


Najee Harris vs. Kaleb Johnson

Still trying to decide between Harris and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Najee Harris is projected to score 6.7 points this week while Kaleb Johnson is projected to score 8.3 points.