Who Should I Start? Ollie Gordon II or Emmett Johnson

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Week 1 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
2.0 10.3 0.1 0.3 2.1 0.0

Ollie Gordon II News

Ollie Gordon II Practicing in a Non-Contact Jersey on Wednesday

Wednesday, September 2, 9:17 AM

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (ribs) suffered a minor rib injury during the team's second preseason game, and he is practicing in a red non-contact jersey on Wednesday. The 2025 sixth-round pick ran for 199 yards on 70 carries while appearing in all 17 games as a rookie, and he could see a larger role in year two with the Dolphins in need of playmakers outside of starting running back De'Von Achane. Along with Achane and third-year player Jaylen Wright, Gordon was one of three running backs to make the initial 53-man roster, excluding undrafted rookie fullback DJ Herman. Once viewed as one of the most promising backs in the nation after a Doak Walker Award-winning season in 2023, Gordon has failed to live up to expectations and is unlikely to factor into the fantasy landscape in 2026 as RotoBaller's RB87.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
2.3 10.3 0.1 0.4 2.9 0.0

Emmett Johnson News

Emmett Johnson Earns Praise for his Pass Protection

Wednesday, September 2, 6:22 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson is drawing praise from head coach Andy Reid for his work in pass protection. Reid said that Johnson's work in pass protection is one of the main reasons he's the RB2 right now, Charles Goldman reports. The rookie is playing so well that he beat out Emari Demercado for the backup role behind Kenneth Walker to begin the season. The expectation is that Johnson will serve as the change-of-pace back behind Walker. Johnson seems to be doing everything well and is one of the most important handcuffs in fantasy. The 22-year-old is well worth a look in the late rounds on draft day.

Ollie Gordon II vs. Emmett Johnson

Still trying to decide between Gordon II and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Ollie Gordon II is projected to score 2.0 points this week while Emmett Johnson is projected to score 2.3 points.