Roschon Johnson Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

In 13 games, Johnson totaled just 150 rushing yards (83rd) but racked up 6 rushing TDs (tied for 24th), showcasing his effectiveness at the goal line.

He added 16 receptions for 104 yards on 20 targets and finished with 77.4 fantasy points (RB54), averaging 6.0 points per game (T-54th).

He posted two top-24 weekly finishes, both driven by TDs.

Usage & Role

Johnson was used almost exclusively at the goal line and in short-yardage situations, accounting for 40% of the Bears’ inside-the-5 carries, despite handling just 55 total rushes.

He was rarely used between the 20s and had a minor role in the passing game.

His profile mirrors a red-zone hammer more than a traditional backup.

Efficiency Metrics

Johnson’s efficiency was bottom-tier across the board:

• 2.8 yards per carry (Last among RBs with 50+ carries)
• 2.08 yards after contact per attempt (64th)
• 0.0% Breakaway Run Rate (65th)
• 29.2 Pro Football Focus Elusiveness Rating (61st)

In the passing game, he managed a modest 0.70 yards per route (51st) and had a 60.3 PFF receiving grade (33rd). But he struggled in pass protection (28.4 PFF pass-blocking grade, 43rd of 65 RBs).

Offensive Context

Johnson ran behind a top-10 run-blocking line (8th in ESPN Success Rate), but the Bears' offense overall struggled for volume and consistency, ranking 28th in total play (62.6 per game).

They leaned more on the pass late in the season, with a 59.5% pass rate and 56.6% neutral pass rate.

Historical Production & Trends

Johnson saw a dip in his yards per carry from 4.3 in 2023 to 2.7 in 2024.

His TDs did increase from two to six, while his longest run in 2023 was 29 yards compared to only nine yards in 2024.

Injury History

Johnson missed two games in both 2023 and 2024 with concussions.

Those are the only missed games of his NFL career.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

With D’Andre Swift still under contract and likely receiving early-down and passing-down work, Johnson is expected to remain in a specialized short-yardage role.

New HC Ben Johnson has traditionally utilizes two backs, as seen with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery over the past few seasons.

Even so, Johnson’s expectation is for only a complementary role, though if he flashes, he could earn more carries.

Supporting Cast

The Bears added offensive talent across the board that could have them leaning more on the pass.

They return Caleb Williams at QB, with a deep WR corps headlined by D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze, and rookie Luther Burden.

The Bears return their two starting OTs in Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright, but remade the interior of the OL with three new starters in Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, and Jonah Jackson.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Ben Johnson’s offense in Detroit ranked top-5 in points three years straight and maintained a balanced pass rate around 55%.

Over the first 13 regular season games last year, Johnson split carries evenly among David Montgomery (13.8 carries) and Jahmyr Gibbs (13.7 carries).

Montgomery led all RBs with 11.3 expected rush TDs over that span.

If Johnson does find his way into the Montgomery role, it could be lucrative for his fantasy output.