Fantasy football week 3: Top 10 waiver wire running backs

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Jul 30, 2015; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson Jr., (29) runs in motion during a play during training camp at the Cleveland Browns practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Duke Johnson Jr.-Cleveland Browns (50.4%)

Johnson played a much larger role in week 2 than he did in week one finishing the Browns win against the Titans with 43 yards on his 12 carries. Isaiah Crowell is still taking most of the Browns’ running back touches, but as the season goes on coach Mike Pettine will likely try to increase Johnson’s role.

Johnson is more of a long-term add than a player to pick up and plug right in this weekend although he matchup against the Raiders could end up being a good one. If someone dropped Johnson in your league, grab him and stash him on your bench for later this season since he is expected to be the feature back at some point later this year.

Johnson’s coming along slow, but he appears to be healthy after some preseason concussion issues. The Browns want to run the ball a lot, so look for Johnson to have a breakthrough game sometime in the next few weeks. Act early and stash him now if you can.

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