FANTASY FOOTBALL NFL PLAYERS

Posted: 11/15/2009 10:04pm et

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and caught nine passes for 100 yards in Week 10. He is the first running back to surpass the 1,000-yard mark this season.

The Huddle Take: Johnson has been incredible for Tennessee this season despite the fact that the Titans have had some problems getting wins. One thing is certain Chris Johnson is an elite running back in the NFL and should be starting for all fantasy teams at this point against any opponent. He can score any time he touches the ball with his athleticism and blazing speed. Expect more of the same for the remainder of the year in Tennessee.

Posted: 11/5/2009 12:02pm et

Terry McCormick, of the Nashville City Paper, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson said his goal is to rush for 2,000 yards this season and has given his offensive line incentive to reach that goal by promising cars to them. "It's a goal of mine," Johnson said. "It's a real goal of the offensive line, because I told them that if I get 2,000 yards, I'd buy them all cars. So they're really trying to do that."

The Huddle Take: Johnson is currently on pace for 1,883 yards, an average of about 117 yards per game. So he'll need more outings like last week's 228-yard effort if he is to reach the 2,000-yard plateau.

Posted: 11/1/2009 10:20pm et

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed for a franchise record 228 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries in Week 8.

The Huddle Take: Chris Johnson was another running back that had a nice day and led his Tennessee Titans to their first victory of the season over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Johnson is an elite running back that has been quiet for most of the season but capable of tremendous outings just like this at anytime. Fantasy owners should consider him a must-start every week as an elite back in the NFL.

Posted: 9/20/2009 6:49pm et

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson led the team in rushing, receiving and scoring Week 2 against the Houston Texans. Johnson had 16 carries for 197 yards with two rushing touchdowns, as well as nine receptions for 87 receiving yards with a receiving touchdown.

The Huddle Take: Johnson simply exploded on the afternoon and almost single-handedly carried the Titans to a victory but a late turnover cost Tennessee the win as they lost 34-31. Despite Chris Johnson having a dismal outing in Week 1 he proved once again that he is an elite running back capable of posting huge numbers for fantasy teams at any time.

Posted: 7/22/2009 11:08am et

The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson likely will line up in the slot as well as other places this season in order to get him more touches.

The Huddle Take: The Titans would be wise to exploit Johnson's speed in as many ways as possible. The more touches it looks like Johnson will get, the higher his draft stock will rise.

Posted: 4/22/2009 11:27pm et

The Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson reported to the team Tuesday, April 21, for the team's offseason program. He worked out on his own for a while with a personal trainer in Florida. The program is voluntary, but attendance is strongly encouraged. Head coach Jeff Fisher said he assumes Johnson is there now to work within the program, which began March 16. Fisher noted Johnson is in good shape but also added he feels Johnson will realize he is behind everybody else that has already been part of the offseason program.

The Huddle Take: This is encouraging news for the Titans as their all everything runner Chris Johnson reports for voluntary workouts. Johnson is clearly emerging as an elite runner and could post some huge numbers in 2009 as the Titans look to build their offense around him for the future.

Posted: 3/12/2009 11:59pm et

The City Paper, reports the Tennessee Titans would like to get RB Chris Johnson the ball in open space more in 2009. He may split out as a receiver on occasion.

The Huddle Take: It would be hard to imagine not seeing Johnson touch the ball more in 2009 as he has a full season under his belt and is a tremendous threat to score anytime he touches the ball. Johnson burst onto the scene in 2008 and should be a early round draft choice in all fantasy formats in 2009.

Posted: 1/12/2009 8:32pm et

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson (ankle) was scheduled to undergo an MRI Monday, Jan. 12, after suffering what is believed to be a high ankle sprain in the team's Divisional Round playoff game. He may not be able to play in the 2009 Pro Bowl.

The Huddle Take: We'll watch this carefully as this injury is never a good thing for a running back. Even with an off season to recover, it could set him back some next season. His keeper prospects still are strong, but it is a situation worth being monitored.

Posted: 11/27/2008 9:12pm et

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the team's Week 13 game.

The Huddle Take: Chris Johnson has been a tremendous addition to a Titans teams that is clicking on all cylinders heading toward the playoffs this year. He is a strong runner with blazing speed and can take the ball the distance every time he touches it. Expect Johnson to continue to rush the ball well for teams heading into the fantasy playoffs as a solid low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 running back this season.