Could Johnson struggle in 2010?: Titans RB Chris Johnson had what he called a "dream season" in 2009 when he became the sixth running back to rush for 2,000 yards while making his second Pro Bowl and set an NFL record with 2,509 yards from scrimmage (2,006 rushing), which broke Marshall Faulk's record of 2,429 yards set in 1999. But Johnson might have trouble getting back to that level again in 2010 since the five previous running backs to rush for 2,000 yards did not duplicate the feat the next season. The best season following a 2,000-yard campaign came from Barry Sanders, who rushed for 1,491 yards in 1998 after gaining 2,053 yards the year before. But Johnson said in an interview with CBSSports.com that his goal is 2,106 rushing yards, which would break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. "I can't get content," Johnson said. "I have to keep working hard. You can't be satisfied." (Updated 02/01/2010).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Johnson scored 16 touchdowns in 2009, but he said scoring is not his main concern. "I don't care about the touchdowns," Johnson. "I just care about the yards. If you get the yards you're going to score touchdowns." To his benefit, Johnson could play better with Vince Young under center. Johnson said having Young as the starting quarterback all season in 2010 will help his production. Young took over for Kerry Collins in Week 8, and Johnson was unstoppable from that point on. In 10 games with Young under center, Johnson ran for 1,410 yards. If you project that for a full season then Johnson would have run for 2,256 yards. "If he was there for the first six games, there's no telling how many yards I would have rushed for," Johnson said. "I make him better, and he made me better." We like Johnson as the No. 1 or No. 2 overall pick. Even if he falls off from 2,000 yards, he should still produce at a high level. (Updated 02/01/2010).
02/03/2010 19:31 Peterson has grip on a plan for 2010
Adrian Peterson had a second straight phenomenal season in 2009, but Fantasy owners are a bit nervous about his fumbling issues. Our Dave Richard caught up with Peterson, who will address his ball security this offseason.
01/28/2010 20:58 Titans' Johnson faces challenge of another 2,000-yard rushing season
Tennessee's Chris Johnson became the sixth running back to rush for 2,000 yards or more in a season. Can he do it again? He wants to, but history shows it won't come easy, Jamey Eisenberg says.
01/28/2010 19:39 Who were the big winners in 2009?
Who were among the winningest players in Fantasy this season based on win percentage for owners in CBSSports.com leagues? Our Jamey Eisenberg runs through the list and unveils makes his point with an interactive chart.
01/27/2010 17:18 Practices begin as Pro Bowl switches cities, slot in schedule
Some of the NFL's top players have begun preparations for the first Pro Bowl game
in Miami since 1975. AFC stars worked out Wednesday morning at a high school in
Fort Lauderdale, and the NFC stars followed.
01/21/2010 12:11 My Fantasy hits and misses from 2009
How did our Jamey Eisenberg do on some of his predictions for the 2009 season back in August? He saw Michael Turner's disappointing season coming and was high on Tony Romo too, but he also whiffed on Darren McFadden.
Chris Johnson was a rookie we touted in 2008, and he lived up to the hype. Johnson burst on the scene with 251 carries for 1,228 yards (4.9 avg.) and nine touchdowns. He also added 43 catches for 260 yards and a receiving touchdown and only lost one fumble. The versatile speedster should pick up this year where last season ended. True, Johnson will continue to lose carries and touchdowns to LenDale White, but the two proved to be a dynamic tandem, and they both thrived in a run-first offense last season. Johnson is worth drafting as a late first-round pick in all Fantasy leagues this year as he is a star in the making. (Updated 3/19/09)
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