Who Should I Start? Trayveon Williams or Roschon Johnson


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Trayveon Williams News

Trayveon Williams Leads Lions Backfield in Preseason Action on Saturday

Sunday, August 23, 9:06 AM

Detroit Lions running back Trayveon Williams saw heavy usage in his team's second preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, recording 10 carries for 36 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old also logged a 24-yard reception on his only target out of the backfield. Across seven games split between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns in 2025, Williams recorded 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches. The veteran back has played seven NFL seasons but has done most of his work on special teams, failing to reach 100 yards from scrimmage in all but one campaign. Still, Williams may have a chance to make the Lions' roster out of training camp. Detroit has superstar back Jahmyr Gibbs atop its running back depth chart, but reserve backs Isiah Pacheco (knee) and Sione Vaki (back) are both currently dealing with injuries. It's too early for fantasy managers to add Williams yet, but he could end up being a name to monitor as a handcuff option for Gibbs.


Week 1 Projections

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1.6 6.6 0.1 0.2 1.1 0.0

Roschon Johnson News

Roschon Johnson Again Leads Bears' Backfield

Saturday, August 22, 11:57 PM

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson picked up 42 yards on 12 carries in his team's 27-9 loss to the hosting Cincinnati Bengals. He also gained a yard on his sole target. Johnson carried the load again, leading Chicago's backfield in rush attempts for the second consecutive outing. With backfield mate Kyle Monangai (knee) shelved for a few weeks and D'Andre Swift failing to suit up with the rest of the starters, it was Johnson in with the first-string and for most of the first half. While the University of Texas alum doesn't figure to be an impactful fantasy asset in 2026, it appears the Bears' RB3 job is his to lose for the time being. As it stands, that could spell a decent amount of work for Johnson to begin the campaign. That is, if Monangai hasn't fully recovered from a hyperextended knee by the time Week 1 rolls around. Chicago will hit the road again for their preseason finale, squaring off with the Tennessee Titans next Saturday.


Trayveon Williams vs. Roschon Johnson

Still trying to decide between Williams and Johnson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Trayveon Williams is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Roschon Johnson is projected to score 1.6 points.