QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Thu 12/12/24 1:39 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson (concussion) was a non-participant at Thursday's walkthrough.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson has been a listed DNP since sustaining a concussion during a Thanksgiving day loss at Detroit, sitting out Week 14 at San Francisco so far. With no activity to speak of yet, he clearly hasn't made much progress through the protocol for head injuries. Meanwhile, fellow RB D'Andre Swift (groin) also was a non-participant Thursday, and Travis Homer (head) was listed as full. Consequently, the state of the Bears backfield remains in flux ahead of Monday's game in Minnesota.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Fri 12/6/24 2:47 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson remains in the concussion protocol and hasn't yet practiced in any capacity. His next chance to suit up will come Week 15 against the Vikings, but Johnson will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol in order to do so. With Johnson sidelined and D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) listed as questionable for Sunday's road matchup, Travis Homer and practice-squad member Darrynton Evans could be in line to handle key backfield roles for Chicago.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Thu 12/5/24 3:01 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Both Johnson and D'Andre Swift (quadricep) were spectators for the second practice in a row, leaving the statuses of both of the team's top two running backs in question as Sunday's game at San Francisco approaches. If Johnson can't clear concussion protocol before the weekend and if Swift is forced to miss his first game of the season, the Bears would likely turn to Travis Homer and practice-squad member Darrynton Evans to take on most of the reps out of the backfield.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Wed 12/4/24 3:08 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson was forced out of Thursday's divisional loss to the Lions due to a concussion, meaning he'll now need to fully clear the league's five-step protocol before being eligible to suit up for game action. With D'Andre Swift (quadriceps) not practicing Wednesday due to injury, special-teams ace Travis Homer will have an option to handle No. 1 practice reps, and potentially a key role on offense during Sunday's road matchup against the 49ers. Darrynton Evans will also be a candidate for elevation from the practice squad if one of Johnson or Swift can't go.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Thu 11/28/24 2:45 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson won't return to Thursday's game in Detroit due to a concussion.
EDGE Analysis
Late in the first half, Johnson was checked for a head injury, which now has been confirmed. He'll finish Week 13 action without a touch after recording a touchdown in back-to-back outings prior to Thursday's contest.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Thu 11/28/24 1:54 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson is under evaluation for a head injury during Thursday's game at Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
To add insult to injury in a first half in which the Bears went three and out on each of their first three possessions, their No. 2 RB may soon enter the concussion protocol. Johnson didn't have a touch prior to exiting in the second quarter.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Sun 11/24/24 10:20 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson rushed twice for two yards and a touchdown, and he caught a 10-yard pass in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Johnson had a season-high 10 carries for 33 yards last week, but his workload reverted to the 1-to-3 carry level the running back had in Weeks 8-10. With an unpredictable weekly workload, the veteran is largely a TD-dependent fantasy option. On the season, Johnson has scored six rushing touchdowns.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Sun 11/17/24 10:25 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson rushed 10 times for 33 yards and a touchdown while adding an eight-yard catch in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
In Chicago's first game with new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, the Bears emphasized the rushing attack by giving Johnson 10 of 24 running back carries. Coming into this game, Johnson had just 11 carries over his prior four games. If this usage pattern continues, Johnson's fantasy value will quickly rise.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Sun 11/10/24 9:38 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson lost four yards on one rush and caught a five-yard pass in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
In the three games since Chicago's bye week, Johnson has handled nine touches for 28 yards and a touchdown. Unless the running back's role increases, Johnson will be difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
QRoschon Johnson RB CHI (5) Sun 11/3/24 11:01 PM
QRoschon Johnson
RB CHI (5)
Johnson rushed three times for 13 yards and caught three passes for eight yards in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After averaging 10 touches between Weeks 3 and 5, Johnson's role has been scaled back. In the last three games, the running back has handled a total of 12 touches for 60 yards and one touchdown. Johnson is likely to function in a low-volume role as long as D'Andre Swift continues to play well.