Roschon Johnson Leads Backfield In Week 15

Roschon Johnson Leads Backfield In Week 15

11 months ago

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson saw a season-low in usage during Week 14 with just one touch, but he emerged as the leader in the healthy Bears' backfield in Week 15. The rookie rushed five times for 36 yards and caught four of six targets for 24 yards in the team's 20-17 loss to the Browns. It was a challenging day overall for the Bears' offense, held to just 236 yards in Cleveland against the stingy Browns' defense. The Bears ran the ball 27 times, and Johnson led the running back room in touches and had only one less attempt than D'Onta Foreman and Khalil Herbert. The 22-year-old proved to be the most effective Bears running back in Week 15, with Foreman finishing with negative six yards and Herbert totaling 12 yards. In Week 16, the Bears face the Cardinals, who allow the second-most points per game to running backs this season. Following a disappointing performance from the veterans, Johnson could continue to lead the backfield in touches moving forward.

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