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Roschon Johnson or Ja'Kobi Lane

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Roschon Johnson

Roschon Johnson

RB • Chicago Bears CHI
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Johnson ... 60%

BOTH ... 20%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.2
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
6.8 26.1 0.2 1.3 9.4 0 6.2
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Outlook Roschon Johnson

Roschon Johnson vs. New England — Rotational Work with Deep-League Upside

Fresh off a 13-carry performance with a rushing touchdown against Atlanta, Johnson continues to handle high-leverage rotational touches behind starter D'Andre Swift. With fellow committee back Kyle Monangai missing practice due to thumb and toe injuries, Johnson could be positioned for an expanded complementary workload on Thursday night against New England.

Our weekly projections expect around 6.5 rushing attempts for 25 yards along with a reception, totaling roughly 5 to 6 fantasy points in what projects to be a high-scoring home matchup. Given his 8% roster rate, fantasy managers should view him primarily as a touchdown-dependent bench option or deep-league flex.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Johnson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 0%

BOTH ... 20%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 3.8
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.2 16.2 0.2 3.8
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane vs CIN at home — emerging role in a potential shootout

After missing four games on injured reserve following wrist surgery, Lane returned smoothly in Week 6, hauling in four of five targets for 40 yards. Baltimore lists the talented rookie as an outside starter on the depth chart, and with Rashod Bateman currently questionable due to a shoulder injury, Lane could see expanded perimeter snaps.

While this home matchup against Cincinnati features high-scoring potential, our weekly projection remains conservative at 1.2 receptions for 16 yards and 3.8 fantasy points. Rostered in 25% of leagues and started in only 2%, Lane is a promising stash rather than a player fantasy managers should rush into starting lineups.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Roschon Johnson
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
13513.912340
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
18573.217680
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44010.0110
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
44010.0110
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Roschon Johnson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Roschon Johnson
OWN
11%
+4.8 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+2.91 compared to last week
OWN/START Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
26%
+10.43 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+2.33 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Roschon Johnson
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Roschon Johnson

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 29th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 52nd with 18.80 total points (3.13 avg).
  • Currently 107.9 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.1 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 41st among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 46th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 86th among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 28th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 73 (12.17 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 1 (0.17 per game) and is currently ranked 45th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +67, Rush AVG: -2.7 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +75 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 50, RUSH YDS: 225, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 65, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 125th with 5.10 total points (2.55 avg).
  • Currently 110.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.5 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 118th in targets and is currently among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +51 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 550, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Roschon Johnson

No Injury Reported

Injury Ja'Kobi Lane

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Roschon Johnson

Week 7
Chicago Bears VS New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.83319.33741413.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 43.00 total points (7.17 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 319.33 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 551 (91.83 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 16th in pass defense with 1365 (227.50 per game).
  • Top 6 in points against with 18.83 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -14.84, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.17,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 7
Baltimore Ravens VS Cincinnati Bengals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80368.00831714.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 45.00 total points (9.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 16th in rush defense with 615 (123.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1225 (245.00 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 17 (3.40 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -35.83, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +6, INTs: -3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -8.7,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 13, TDS: 4, PA/G: 30.8, YDS/G: 404.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Roschon Johnson
4.90
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ja'Kobi Lane
8.67
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Roschon Johnson
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2023 CHI 15 81 352 4.3 2 40 34 209 6.1 0
2024 CHI 12 55 150 2.7 6 20 16 104 6.5 0
2025 CHI 2 2 17 8.5 0 0 0 0 0
2026 CHI 3 22 73 3.3 1 10 8 75 9.4 0
ON PACE 9 66 219 3.3 3 30 24 225 9.4 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 46 173 3.8 3 20 17 104 6.3 0
Totals 32 160 592 3.7 9 70 58 388 6.7 0
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 2 8 5 51 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 6 24 15 153 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 8 5 51 10.2 0 0 0 0 0
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LAC vs BYE
LAR @LV
MIA @NYJ
NO vs PIT
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