Who Should I Start? Ty Johnson or Kaelon Black

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
2.5 6.4 0.0 0.7 8.1 0.0

Ty Johnson News

Ty Johnson is Questionable for Week 1 with Hamstring Injury

Friday, September 11, 6:12 PM

Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (hamstring) was a limited participant during Friday's practice session. According to the Bills' official website, Johnson is considered questionable for the upcoming Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans. Johnson missed the first two days of practice before getting in a limited session to end the week. Johnson missed a good portion of camp, so it's unclear if he'll be game-ready in time for Sunday's contest. If he sits out, Ray Davis could have an expanded role behind lead back James Cook III in the backfield. Neither back offers weekly starting value with Cook healthy and getting the bulk of the carries.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
4.1 19.0 0.1 0.8 5.8 0.0

Kaelon Black News

Kaelon Black a Top Handcuff Option in 2026

Wednesday, September 9, 5:24 AM

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black enters 2026 as the clear handcuff to star running back Christian McCaffrey. Black missed time throughout training camp with an adductor injury but played well in the final preseason game and reportedly earned the backup role in San Francisco. The third-round pick was the team's second-highest-ranked running back in the draft process and has earned praise throughout the organization, earning the label "fast and explosive." McCaffrey has missed time throughout training camp, and the team is expected to manage the 30-year-old's workload in practice. Black is a strong handcuff at the running back position and carries immense upside if McCaffrey misses time.

Ty Johnson vs. Kaelon Black

Still trying to decide between Johnson and Black? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Ty Johnson is projected to score 2.5 points this week while Kaelon Black is projected to score 4.1 points.