10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 5

Duke Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns

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Yahoo! Ownership: 30%

Browns rookie tailback Duke Johnson entered the league to much fanfare as the University of Miami's all-time leading rusher. With many praising him for his natural route-running abilities, and with the coaching staff in Cleveland vowing to line him up in the slot, hopes were high that he could be the dynamic pass catching option out of the backfield this team was sorely lacking with Isaiah Crowell recording just nine receptions all last season.

But oddly enough, through the team's first two games, Johnson had caught zero passes.

But after catching 6 receptions for 32 yards against the Raiders in Week 3, Johnson continued the trend this week against the Chargers, finally showing everyone what all the hype was about.

Johnson caught 9 of 10 targets for 85 yards and a touchdown to go along with 8 carries for 31 yards on the ground. And while his Week 4 carry total isn't particularly impressive, it does suggest that the Browns coaching staff are actively trying to get the ball into their rookie's hands.

Because of this, Johnson makes a great add in PPR leagues thanks to his role on this team. With Crowell's lead back role far from secure, Johnson could also be a nice stash in standard leagues in the event that the Browns make him their every-down back.