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Fantasy Football: Top 8 Waiver Wire Running Backs

By Zachary Thompson

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Oct 4, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) catches an over-the-shoulder pass for a 34 yard touchdown in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) is trailing the play. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) catches an over-the-shoulder pass for a 34 yard touchdown in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) is trailing the play. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

Duke Johnson Jr.-Cleveland Browns (49.6%)

Johnson was in my sleepers throughout last week, and he delivered with a big game in San Diego further cementing his place on the fantasy landscape and continuing to show how important of a weapon he is in the suddenly-effective Cleveland attack.  Johnson is still in a timeshare with Isaiah Crowell, but the rookie is gaining traction and got more touches last week.

In San Diego, Johnson ran the ball eight times for 31 yards but contributed an impressive nine catches for 85 yards with a touchdown.  He has been very involved in the passing game the last two games for Cleveland with Josh McCown under center catching 15 passes for a total of 117 yards.  In PPR formats, Johnson is already knocking on the door of flex status, and should be owned in all leagues.

Johnson was drafted by the Browns with the vision that he would become their main back, and while he may still have a ways to go before he is a feature-back, he is worth grabbing now if you can as Cleveland heads to Baltimore to take on the Ravens this weekend.

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