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David Johnson's best plays from 133-yard game | Week 15 Watch all of the best plays from Houston Texans running back David Johnson's during his week 15 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM

Heavily utilized as receiver Johnson carried the ball eight times for 27 yards in Week 15 against the Colts. He added 11 receptions for 106 yards as a receiver.

Impact Johnson returned from a one-game absence and had a huge role in the backfield with both Duke Johnson (neck) and C.J. Prosise (ankle) inactive. While he was mostly held in check as a runner, he was a regular checkdown option for Deshaun Watson as a receiver. Most of his production came as a result of volume, though he did turn in receptions of 31 and 26 yards to highlight his effort. Johnson could be in line for big volume once again in Week 16 against Cincinnati if the team's backfield remains shorthanded.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Johnson Is a Receiver? He Explodes w/ 106 Receiving Yds

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Texans still trying to find ways to get RB David Johnson involved The Houston Texans have had trouble getting running back David Johnson involved in the offense, but can start in Week 15.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Logs full practice Johnson (not injury-related) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact While he appears on track to suit up Sunday against the Colts, both Duke Johnson (neck) and C.J. Prosise (ankle) sat out Thursday's session. With Houston's backfield depth options in Week 15 unclear at this stage, it looks like David Johnson is poised to reclaim his role as the team's lead back versus Indy.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Johnson COVID Update Crushes Duke Johnson Week 15 Fantasy Outlook As just about everyone predicted, David Johnson hasn't exactly had a DeAndre Hopkins-sized impact on the Houston Texans offense in 2020. Sti...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Back from COVID-19 list The Texans activated Johnson (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson was forced to sit out last weekend's game against the Bears, but he'll be eligible to return to action in Indianapolis on Sunday. He figures to handle starting reps out of the backfield, as per usual, but it's worth keeping in mind that Johnson has only surpassed 50 rushing yards four times this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team Johnson (undisclosed) is "back in the building" after landing on the reserve-COVID-19 list as a close contact, but the running back won't practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Ho...

Impact While the report notes that Johnson didn't test positive for COVID-19, the team is choosing to ease him back into the mix due to the time he missed. Johnson should therefore be officially removed from the reserve-COVID-19 list soon and presumably could return to practice Thursday, as the Texans continue their preparations for Sunday's game against the Colts.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson, either.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Expected back next week Interim coach Romeo Crennel relayed that Johnson landed on the COVID-19 list as a close contact and is expected to return to action in Week 15, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact In his absence in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears, Duke Johnson, Buddy Howell and C.J. Prosise handled Houston's RB duties. None of the trio did enough to supplant David Johnson as the team's starter, and assuming he's activated in the coming days, he should head the team's backfield next weekend against the Colts.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans place RB David Johnson on COVID-19 reserve The Houston Texans have placed running back David Johnson on COVID-19 reserve.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Lands on COVID-19 list Johnson (illness) has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact The running back thus is in line to miss Sunday's game against the Bears, which sets the stage for Duke Johnson to head the Texans' Week 14 backfield.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

May miss Week 14 Interim head coach Romeo Crennel said Friday that there's "a possibility" Johnson (personal) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' o...

Impact Johnson missed Thursday's practice due to a personal issue, and it sounds like another missed session Friday would jeopardize his status for Week 14. Given the undisclosed nature of Johnson's absence, it's difficult to estimate when a final call on his availability will arrive. If he were to indeed miss Sunday's game against the Bears, Duke Johnson would stand to start out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

David Johnson Fantasy Outlook Receives Boost After Positive News After three weeks on the shelf due to a concussion, David Johnson finally returned to action Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts. Althoug...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Role set to expand Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel hinted that Johnson would see an expanded role on offense in Sunday's game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports....

Impact Back in action after missing the previous three games with a concussion, Johnson was limited to a 58 percent snap share against Indianapolis, representing his second-lightest usage rate for any game this season that he finished healthy. Crennel suggested that he wanted to ease Johnson back in after a nearly month-long absence, but the 28-year-old now looks primed to see his involvement grow after coming out of the Week 13 contest healthy. In addition to likely picking up double-digit carries against Chicago, Johnson could become an even more prominent option in the passing game than he had been prior to missing time with the concussion. In the past few weeks, the Texans have waived Kenny Stills, lost Will Fuller to suspension, and lost Randall Cobb (toe) to injured reserve, leaving Deshaun Watson with fewer reliable targets at his disposal.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in return Johnson (concussion) carried 10 times for 44 yards and a touchdown while failing to bring in either of his two targets during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Colts.

Impact Making his return from a three-game absence, Johnson managed 4.4 yards per carry against a tough defensive unit and scored a six-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. He was hardly a factor in the passing game but it is probable that the team intended to ease him back into the lineup while letting Duke Johnson handle that department. Assuming Johnson emerges without any setbacks, he should be in line to handle a larger load next Sunday against the Bears.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' David Johnson to play vs. Colts in Week 13 Texans see the return of their starting RB.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Myles Gaskin, David Johnson, Todd Gurley, more RBs impacting Week 13 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Fantasy football owners are wondering about the statuses of Myles Gaskin, David Johnson, Todd Gurley, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and more RBs ah...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

David Johnson Fantasy Outlook Skyrockets for Week 13 After Activation The Houston Texans season has not gone as expected, and injuries have only made things worse. However, Houston should be getting a boost to...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Set to play Sunday Johnson (concussion) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact This is hardly surprising considering Johnson is expected to play in Sunday's divisional contest with the Colts. The suspension of Will Fuller could open the door for Duke Johnson, who operated as the main bellcow in David Johnson's three game absence, to be a marginal factor in the passing game, but expect the former Cardinals back to reassert himself as the team's primary option out of the backfield once more.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Sunday Johnson (concussion) is on track to play Sunday against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Johnson will need to be activated from IR before returning, but that is expected to happen barring a setback. He was operating as Houston's lead back prior to sustaining his concussion in Week 9, and David's return would push Duke Johnson back to a change-of-pace role against Indianapolis.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Making good progress Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly suggested that Johnson (concussion) has looked good since rejoining the team for practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle re...

Impact Kelly didn't go as far as saying that Johnson would be reinstated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, but the 28-year-old is seemingly on track to be added back to the 53-man roster. A decision on Johnson's Week 13 status will likely hinge on him clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, though his involvement in practice would seemingly imply that he merely needs to get approval from an independent neurologist in order to play. If activated this weekend, Johnson would likely reclaim duties as Houston's lead back, relegating Duke Johnson to a change-of-pace role.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Josh Jacobs, Todd Gurley, David Johnson, more impacting Week 13 RB rankings Josh Jacobs, Todd Gurley, David Johnson, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, D'Andre Swift, and Devonta Freeman are all dealing with injuries. Here'...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans activate 21-day window for RB David Johnson to return from injured reserve The Houston Texans have activated the 21-day window to bring running back David Johnson back from injured reserve.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared to practice The Texans designated Johnson (concussion) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The transaction opens up a 21-day window for the Texans to evaluate Johnson for a return to the 53-man roster. If the running back is cleared to play in time for Sunday's game against the Colts, he would presumably reclaim his role as Houston's top back, while Duke Johnson would move back into his previous change-of-pace role.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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