Larry Johnson – Fantasy Football Analysis
November 9, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under 2009 fantasy football, Fantasy Football Advice, NFL Player Analysis
On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs released Larry Johnson. The running back used to be a star in fantasy football but these days he has been riding the fantasy bench for a while. Does Larry Johnson hold any type of fantasy value going forward?
As is usually the case, we have to wait to see where Johnson lands. If a team signs him and makes him a starter, he’s at the very least someone worthy of a roster spot. He’s still young enough that he may be able to rekindle some of his past magic in a new system. With the Chiefs, he was trying to carry a sub par offensive unit on his back. On a better team, Johnson may be able to thrive.
That said, if he doesn’t end up on a team that will start him, it’s difficult to imagine Johnson having any value the rest of the way. His stats are poor and there’s a very real possibility that his best football is far behind him.
In Kansas City, the best fantasy football running back on their roster is Jamaal Charles. Charles is a big play speedster who is putting up good stats this season. If he gets 15-20 touches a game, he could turn into a top 15 fantasy running back.
Where will Larry Johnson end up? (Image: Zuma Press)
