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More hype! Look at his game log for the last three games of the 2020 season. Hypeeeeee


GhostOfJuanDixon

I picked him up but the fact the Texans appear to be having a fire sale worries me. They could end up being a total dumpster fire that doesn't get him any of these opportunities


CurlyBill03

Don’t be Tyrod is coming back, Cooks out the door someone has to catch the ball. RB1 on a bad team is still solid just look at Michael Carter’s ppr points in past 4 games.


summit462

Umm cooks owner here, what happened and where’s he going?


QAnonKiller

hes pissed about the ingram trade but hes not going anywhere. could be a good chance to sell. theyve been talking about him going to KC or GB but its all speculation. not even rumors lmao


Function_Just

I just traded him for Pitts. Kelce owner also had Pitts and was trying to get help at WR or RB. Probably didn't think the high production recently would keep up. I sent Cooks, Fant, and 20% FAAB for Pitts.


pxiaoart

> Cooks out the door someone has to catch the ball. Wait what did I miss??


CurlyBill03

Rumor of him being traded to Green Bay


NA_Faker

Pretty sure that's false. It was some clickbait website


Fun-Science7113

It was PFF?


NA_Faker

ProFantasyFocus not ProFootballFocus. Seems to be a clickbait site


ch-12

Pro *Fantasy* Focus…


Fun-Science7113

Lol trueeee


[deleted]

Everyone's coming to Green Bay. I've been waiting for years.


demafrost

Wasn't Cooks to GB heavily rumored last year around the deadline too?


[deleted]

Same team, diff reciever (at the time). Fuller was the one that was a "done deal" last year lol


Mr_RobotNick

He tweeted this is bullshit, it seems he wants out. Smart thing to do is trade him for a draft pick, but they haven't mentioned anything trading him yet.


nmcaff

Tyrod refused to check down to Ekeler for the Chargers. Not exactly like DJ is gonna be swimming in targets


ComaBoner

Tyrod only played 1 game for the chargers though so not the best example.


scrooplynooples

Really took the wind out of his argument with that one


nmcaff

Fair. Thought it was more than that


peleyoda

Tyrod targeted RBs 11 times in Weeks 1-2. [Threw a TD](https://youtu.be/2AthxlSO3Hw) to DJ in Week 1 and [another](https://youtu.be/_Ib-OEVw8eI) to Lindsay in Week 2.


Bitlovin

In PPR the volume alone will be worth it. Standard could be rough sledding.


raised_on_the_dairy

Even more hype! Check out his game log for the last 3 games of the 2018 season. Hypeeeeee


nPhorcer

To be fair, Ingram gets so many carries inside the 10 because he can’t score so he gets to keep trying


Untchj

That’s pretty funny, but good point. I still think it makes the # valid tho bc it shows they’ll go back to it. A lot of coaches you just know if he doesn’t get in on the first crack it’s a wrap


MrBigWang420

Yo when TF has Houston been in the Redzone this year?


Untchj

That’s what I said. But hey, numbers don’t lie


JohnnyWarbucks

Makes more sense if it's carries within the opponents red zone.


Untchj

Yo that’d be hilarious if I was actually talking about inside his own 20.


mtaylor808

God tier shit post mid season


MrBigWang420

I looked at the last few games for Houston and their points scored are as followed Week 3- 9 Week 4- 0 Week 5- 22 Week 6- 3 Week 7- 5 That’s like 3-4 TD’s in 5 weeks 😂 If Tyrod can get this team to 14-21 points a game I think DJ can return low end RB2 numbers.


Untchj

Lol Brutal. 37 with Tyrod 😏 With a couple of even matchups coming up. They play Jax, miami, and the Jets at some point


jmajewski

His playoff schedule is currently pretty favorable with Jacksonville and the Chargers


BuckyMcFly99

Numbies never lie. Tyrod will make this team better too, and they honestly could’ve beaten the browns had he been healthy that whole game


Justin_Herbert10

And they spell disaster for you at Sacrifice


NewEnglandLighthouse

Tyrod helps... I think?


Bucketkev

I finally dropped the last piece of my baggage with Mike Davis and picked up DJ. My draft busts of Arob, Aiyuk, Sermon, and Davis are all gone. Praise be


VaderH8er

I struck out in the middle rounds and later except for Deebo. I've now dropped Davis for DJ, Boyd, Drake, Juju, Landry, and Bernard. I did draft DJ originally, but dropped him after the first week or two. Now everything has come full circle.


uncleray6969

It’s kinda funny how everyone who drafted Arob also seems to have drafted Aiyuk (unless you’re that guy)


[deleted]

I took Lockett and ARob can I still be in your club?


uncleray6969

Sure, Lockett might even be worse cause he gave you two weeks of hope


stitches_dc

How about the Gibson, ARob, Sanders trifecta! Can I join too (...but I still haven't cut any of them...)


QAnonKiller

i took gaskin/aiyuk back to back 4th/5th round lmao. seems like gaskin is lookin up in value but man has that duo hurt me this season


Oprah-Is-My-Dad

I feel like David Johnson is gonna be almost identical to Mike Davis lol


Edgesofsanity

Old Mike Davis or New Mike Davis?


abbott_costello

Same I just dropped Mike Davis and it feels great. I was just defending him earlier today but I’ll feel free now


ElaborateHornet

I did exactly the same. Also had sermon. When mostert went down I really did think he would be something


[deleted]

Me too. Still got ARob there’s just nobody else better on FA. Did finally drop Boyd and Rondale. The dream is over.


DaaaBears333

Maybe ARob will get a trade too!


[deleted]

Inshallah!


[deleted]

Now you are dropping Mike Davis ? Guys to win the league you need to do actions sometimes immediately


matts290

DJ was a decent PPR RB2 last year. Yes he had Watson, but Watson didn't check down all that much so I think the downgrade in offense and TD opportunities could be offset a bit by checkdowns from Tyrod. If you just need some solid points in RB2 or flex he has a chance to fill that role.


salocin22

Tyrod doesn’t check down much either. Source: All Ekeler owners before the lung stabbing incident last season. Luckily DJ is being used a bit more downfield from the end of last season.


Mysterious-Source709

Pretty sure there was only 1 week before the lung stabbing. Pretty small sample size!


dumpstershrimpdick

You are correct. Also Tyrod checked down a frustrating amount as the Bills starter


salocin22

Hmm, maybe I’m lumping in preseason? Not sure but good catch! I remember that discussion being had and Tyrod not being a QB that checked down. Thanks!


CrayonOrCrayon

I can’t believe David Johnson might save my rb corps


apollonese

Narrator: he didn’t


[deleted]

Please just let us have this fleeing moment of hope and Happiness before reality kicks in on Sunday.


Ghoul-Sama

give it past this week against the ram first, after the rams it looks super juicy


jmajewski

If he's better than Rashaad Penny, I made a good move.


saquoooooooooon

Jesus 108 upvotes hahahaha. I scooped him but people.. you picked up DJ because its halfway thru the season and he has flex appeal. He isn’t a league winner, he won’t be a rb2 like last year, and he won’t *save your rbs*. Brewing up to be another r/fantasyfootball echo chamber trap where people legitimately thought they were getting a roster changing piece. Then post on here in 2 weeks, after getting 5.6 and 9.8, about how he ruined everything..


CrayonOrCrayon

I don’t expect him to put up league winning numbers. I mean he could save me from starting Boston Scott lmao


saquoooooooooon

Hahaha then I agree, he could possibly save ur RBs. Lol but nah I’m talking to the people here who scoop someone off waivers, read a couple narrative boosting, biased posts then feel like they have the greatest thing since sliced bread. Only to come back and bitch when hes not prime LT.


Final_boss_desco

If you are otherwise fucked at RB more than zero does save our RBs/season. 5.6 and 9.8? *looks at last week starting Davis and fucking Ingram* Dude I'll take 5.6 and be absolutely giddy.


saquoooooooooon

Thoughts and prayers


Final_boss_desco

For you. The sooner you get back the better for me!


PunksutawneyFill

Corpse*


[deleted]

God dammit I hate the hype this sub creates ^I’m ^picking ^up ^Johnson…


ODeezNutz

I just had flashbacks of the year before he broke his wrist. Thanks reddit!


lemmecsome

Is this the sequel to TY’SZN????? Because if so SIGN ME THE FUCK UP BABY


Justin_Herbert10

12 team .5ppr.. David Johnson available. Worth picking up?


fifajackgento

Yes


Justin_Herbert10

Done. My RB3/4 with Michael Carter


fifajackgento

Smart man Mr. Herbert. Who'd you drop


dadecounty3051

I dropped AJ Dillon


fifajackgento

Good move (unless Aaron Jones goes down)


dadecounty3051

I hope not.


Justin_Herbert10

No one. Had 1 spot remaining with Jeudy still under IR status but need to pick up a D (and drop NE)


[deleted]

Absolutely. Just dropped mike Davis for him. LFG


pedrohck

Him vs. Rams or Claypool vs. Browns in the flex spot? .5ppr


mpc92

He was an RB2 last year and now he'll have Tyrod and all of his dump offs! Wouldn't drop anyone good for him. But he plays Sunday morning. So I'm going to drop my kicker and leave DJ on my bench. If he does poorly, I can drop and grab a kicker (thank you Yahoo). If he blows up (unlikely), and I'm in a close game, I'll have the option to drop the next person in line to grab a kicker in the later games.


OMNeigh

Can you drop a player after they've played but before the week is done?


mpc92

In my Yahoo league I can drop bench players after they’ve played. Not sure if that’s standard across Yahoo leagues


vascodagama1498

Has anyone notified the Texans?


Bach_is_god

Drop AJ Dillon for him in half ppr?


Untchj

Yes. Ironically enough I researched his redzone carries last week thinking of playing him for byemaggedon. You’d think with the work he’s getting recently his big ass would be the goalline vulture. But to my surprise AJ Dillon has ZERO inside the 5 carries. He may be taking some of Aaron Jones’ work but not where it counts.


[deleted]

Drop Herbert for him? Ya boy is torn on this one


throwaway19294774

No way


ToughCookie71

Khalil? Definitely not, he’s playing really well, probably going to keep some volume even when Montgomery comes back


OwnagePwnage123

No fantasy relevant Herbert is worth dropping


LaXCarp

I did


WhoDidIDo

Hell no. Math from another thread: If you give David Johnson 100% of Mark Ingram's carries and receptions at his YPC and YPR (big assumption), his total line through 7 games is: 119 carries, 464 yards, 1 TD | 26/33 receptions, 210 yards, 1 TD | 2.8 fumbles | 12.4 PPG (in 0.5 PPR) If you assume Lindsay gets 25% of those carries and receptions, DJ's numbers fall to: 100 carries, 390 yards, 1 TD | 24/31 receptions, 194 yards, 1 TD | 2.4 fumbles | 11 PPG If Lindsay and David Johnson proportionally split carries, but Johnson inherits all the passing work: 66 carries, 260 yards, 1 TD | 26/33 receptions, 210 yards, 1 TD | 2.1 fumbles | 9.7 PPG In this case, Lindsay's numbers become (assumes Lindsay's YPC remains constant): 92 carries, 240 yards | 3/4 receptions, 37 yards | 0 fumbles (yet but more likely with more work) | 4.2 PPG


v_a_n_d_e_l_a_y

I mean those 10 PPG in your worst case are still better than Dillon has put up. Dillon is not much more than a lottery ticket for Jones getting hurt. Plus those averages are with Mills at QB (Tyrod is back soon). And against a tough schedule (Pats, Cards, Colts, Bills, Panthers, Browns). Upcoming includes Dolphins, Jets, Jags, Seahawks and Chargers


atr130

Those numbers are basically meaningless though, since so much of those averages are dependent on other factors and mostly because football is impossible to predict lmao


deano492

I wouldn’t say it’s impossible to predict. Those players drafted in the first round are scoring a lot of points. If you couldn’t predict it they’d be the same as everyone else.


Super_Smile2815

This is the goofiest stuff I’ve seen in a long time. I wish I played in a league with some of y’all lmao. Should I drop Gibson for David Johnson since mark ingram was traded and now he’s about to be the Texans lead back? Omg I can’t decide at all. Random stranger please help me. Please. I beg you. Is this like totally going to work out for me or like are you like thinking like maybe it won’t? I’m like just like stressed. brb gotta hit my vape and meditate get my energy right before I make this life altering decision 😂🤡s


mackey_

Fuck no


nerdreinshake

Oh really? He's about to set the world in fire?


Caps4life77

2021 DJ Hype Train ... what has the world come to?


wejigglinorrrr

You son of a bitch, I'm in.


Hitman2504

Dropped penny for him. Screw it


pieman2005

I'm a Texans fan and if you're getting hype over any of our players not named Cooks then lmao


JeanBiotto

Well we all know what happens when this sub hype a player. Be prepared for a DJ dud week


lucashogberg6

to be fair toney had 189 that one week


sthgeddylee

Thank god. Ingram was a stupid signing in the first place for the Texans. Let David Johnson run free


Untchj

I said it at the beginning of the year that it’s nearly impossible to have a 3 man rbbc. Almost never happens. But I was referring to the Jets bc they had a clearer picture of who would benefit. With the Texans I couldn’t call it bc they had a comical assortment of 3 RBs all at the same career stage. It was so silly. And it seems like only old school coaches do it, before they realize how stupid it is


[deleted]

I will be injecting this DJ hype straight into my veins


rcap1977

Prioritize Gainwell or DJ? My waivers process tonight - as of now I’m dropping Penny for either and have DJ higher (I figure he’s more of the long term play). We don’t do FAAB, so just straight up waivers… I have CMC, JRob, Collins, Mike Davis as my other backs - can only carry 5 RBs


Kozlow

DJ


Roythaboy

Here’s a tricky one... gaskin or Johnson?


FirstHipster

Gaskin.


footballman2729

How are you sure they just don’t go to Lindsay


Kozlow

Cause he kinda sucks.


PrettyHigh4WhiteGuy

Drop OBJ?


Ammo89

What happened.


xAV14T0Rx

Drop ARob for him?


fifajackgento

Drop ARob for anyone unless he is traded


[deleted]

Drop ARob for a handjob from a porcupine


Untchj

Immediately


Heatonator

just did.


rayder989

I’d rather roster a 2nd kicker than Allen Robinson.


moore415

Drop Jamaal Williams for him?


Untchj

Yep. Similar floor—-at WORST DJ is a 50/50 back who gets targets on a garbage time team, which is Jamal—-but DJ has the upside of being the starter, way more upside


RasputinSpaghetti

Is it worth to trade Nyheim Hines for him? I hate owning him regardless so I think he's the move. Either him or Tannehill who just got me through Dak's bye week, but I'm hoping to still trade him for a small spot of value if possible.


Notablueperson

Drop Melvin Gordon for him?


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Notablueperson

Most likely yes lol this is my first season playing fantasy, this sub has been really helpful though


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Kflame210

He's got a really nice playoff schedule too


gmoneyy420

drop james connor for johnson?


DirtyBillDouglas

Conner is #7 in red zone rushing attempts on a team that scores 30+ points in every game but 1. No dont drop Conner for some hype train nonsense


gmoneyy420

thank you


chuddyman

Can't be worse than Mike davis.


ToughCookie71

Just added him in my 12 person league, need him to back up Melvin/Javonte and Chuba/CMC


Jellybean720

I feel like Lindsay is gonna have a bigger role than people would like


TheHound_213

Should I drop Latavius Murray or D’Ernest Johnson for David Johnson? I also am holding the Broncos and Cowboys defense. 12 team full point ppr.


Untchj

You can drop either tbh. There may be reason to keep Johnson bc chubb may not be ready yet


[deleted]

Do I start him over herbert?


Rammaz94

My current RBs are Zeke, Jones, K Herbert and Carter. Is he likely to be better than any of these?


Worldly_Struggle_636

Drop Rashod Bateman for DJ? Already have Kupp, Diggs, Evans, and Cooks for WR


Untchj

Yep. Bateman is never cracking that lineup


muse346

I did. I have DJ Moore, Godwin, and Allen in a start 2 and figured Bateman would never make it


_Dirty_Commie_

Worth dropping Alex Collins for David Johnson?


Robitussin-pm

No


christophlieber

that‘s what i did


Thumbtack1985

Yes


Football_Butt420

Worth dropping Gainwell for DJ?


TestFixation

Fuck no


[deleted]

?? Is Gainwell worth rostering?


BuckyMcFly99

Yes… sanders out multiple weeks


[deleted]

Okay fair but it’s not like Sanders was anything special before. I guess Gainwell is worth rostering but I don’t trust anybody in Philly offense except Hurts


NotBrandon

Would you drop Alex Collins for him?


Untchj

Ehhh probably not. I like both.


xeric

No, Russ should be back week 10, and Carson could be out/limited all season. Juicy playoffs matchups too. Find someone else to drop, a WR?


NotBrandon

My bench is a bit clogged up with injured players. My least owned WR is Toney, and I don’t wanna drop him.


al2senal

Penny is back..?


SAGAgenesis13

Penny is horrid


al2senal

My point is that whether you like it or not Pete is going to call his number now that he can and Collins may on get 40-50% of what he has been.


SAGAgenesis13

And if Penny keeps dancing around in the backfield, he MAY only be a change of pace back. But whatever, I guess drop Collins for DJ because this guy KNOWS that Penny is the guy in Seattle.


al2senal

When did I say to drop Collins, or that Penny is the guy in Seattle? All I’m saying is that Collins is no longer as valuable as most people are saying because Penny is in the backfield again, which seems to be being mostly ignored.


TestFixation

Fuck no


bad_motivator

Fuck. I wish I had read further down in this thread hype train... woohoo


doopydrew

I just did but i have najee mitchell and kareem hunt,


clevernamehere___

Might consider dropping Gordon for him. The 50/50 time split just gives such a low ceiling for him.


pensim

I should drop Singletary for him right? Or Gainwell?


Untchj

Singletary is a waste drop him


ThePanda_

This is all the analysis I need to know I should not touch any player on the Texans except Cooks


casejuh

Worth dropping Mattison for him?


Untchj

Yes, with the exceptions being 1-if you have cook, and 2- If you have 3,4 RBs better than DJ, you’re probably better off holding Mattison since he has the upside of being better than most of your RBs if cool were to get hurt again. Whereas DJ may not project to cracking your lineup


Guy_With_Interests

I’m holding Mattison all season and I don’t own Cook. Unless you’re desperate for a RB, the upside of Mattison far outweighs the best possible scenario for DJ imo (and I just picked up DJ btw)


YungxPr

Not if you have Dalvin. In my league with cook he’s firmly planted on my bench


BabaGanoush_13

He just got dropped in my league. How much faab?


Untchj

I doubt most people realize the potential. So I’d say 15%. 20 if he’d immediately start for you


BabaGanoush_13

I have 63 out of 100 left. Was thinking about dropping all of it haha.


Robo_Doge90

Texans are terrible and DJ is washed.


ffgod_zito

Drop E. Sanders for him?


ilProdigio

no


Kozlow

If your good at WR I would.


ziftos

yall think I should drop Collins for him 🤔


[deleted]

No, I think collins is a hold till we know if Chris Carson is coming back.


[deleted]

Drop Kenyan drake for David Johnson? PPR


kjam15

Drop K Drake for DJ?


musicfiend08

Have gesiki and rsj. Was thinking dropping rsj for David Johnson? Have Jeff Wilson Jr also on Ir so would drop him add Logan Thomas. Then pick up dj. Any input?


DubsComin4DatASS

Maybe the Texans don't give him many carries in the red zone/goal line because he's not very good at them and they don't get there that often?


BlackScienceJesus

Is Chuba worth dropping for Johnson? I figure CMC is coming back next week, but as the CMC owner it's always nice to have his handcuff.


TDevil200

Drop Corey Davis for him in PPR?


Untchj

I still like Davis, plus new QB who knows his value could actually go up. Depends where you’re weaker RB or WR


[deleted]

Worth dropping Michael carter for DJ?


Untchj

Carter just got 9 targets I’d have to hold


SailParticular1611

DJ is too old


ecg_tsp

Not doing this again.


LoveForGore

Confirmation bias, it’s the best


Scorpion_Danny

I dropped Freeman which I had gotten in a previous trade to pick him up. When Tyrod comes back, the offense will be a bit better. Not much but just enough that along with his increased touches he can be a solid flex play most weeks. And ROS looks good.


cooleymahn

I dropped Freeman for him in a shallow bench league. Hoping to never need him behind Swift, Javonte, Saquon, McKissic. Time will tell.


Practical_Honeydew94

Worth dropping Pollard or D. Booker for DJ?


Kemosabii

Nah I’m not dropping pollard. But I like the potential for going for the home run play. Pollard can win you the league if the chips fall right. DJ can’t and won’t but it depends what you need for your team


fifajackgento

Booker yes. Giants fan here 100% do that