For Chris Johnson, it's now or never
What do Ben Tate, James Starks, DeMarco Murray and Darren Sproles have in common? The running backs all have more rushing yards than the Titans' Chris Johnson, a consensus first-round pick in most fantasy leagues.
Johnson has rushed for 268 yards in six games and is averaging 2.9 yards per carry. If you didn't know Johnson had 2,509 total yards two years ago, you would think he's just an ordinary back watching him.
The Titans' offensive line hasn't blocked well, but Johnson hasn't hit the hole with authority and hasn't shown any burst. This is the week Johnson must produce. No more excuses. The matchup can't get much better.
The Colts' defense has fallen apart and rank 31st against the run. They have allowed nine rushing touchdowns. If Johnson fails, he might be on your bench the rest of the season.
Good starts in Week 8:
Torrey Smith (Ravens, WR): Can be boom or bust because of Joe Flacco's inconsistency. Smith does get several deep targets per game and the Cardinals rank 28th against the pass.
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