Brandon Johnson In Line For Bigger Role In Week 17

Brandon Johnson In Line For Bigger Role In Week 17

11 months ago

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (concussion) ruled out for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers and with Jerry Jeudy (illness) and rookie Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) questionable to play, pass-catcher Brandon Johnson will inevitably have a bigger role in the passing game on Sunday. The 25-year-old has only 11 catches on the year for 169 yards, but he's managed to find the end zone four times, including one in the Christmas Eve loss to the New England Patriots after Sutton suffered a concussion. Fantasy managers in standard-sized leagues will probably want to stay away from the Broncos' offense this week despite an excellent matchup. However, Johnson could be busy in a matchup against a Bolts defense that has allowed the third-most half-PPR points per game (33.4) to opposing receivers this year.

Source: Pro Football Reference