David Johnson 2021 Outlook
The Texans acquired Johnson last year in the blockbuster trade that sent DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona. The Texans then spent this offseason bringing in additional big-name backfield help. Houston's new brass added veteran Mark Ingram and perennially underrated Phillip Lindsay to the backfield. Johnson, who started 12 games last season, believes having a capable trio will be a boon for the Texans' offense. "I think it will be great for us because it will help us all stay healthy and play in this long season, now hearing that they're going to add another game to the season," he noted, referring to the 17th game we'll see this year. Johnson split duties last season with Duke Johnson, although it’s not clear just how much he'll share this year. Ingram played in just 11 games last season, earning a career-low 299 yards and two TDs in 72 carries as the Ravens phased him out. Lindsay remains a dynamic runner who is coming off a down season due to injury after earning back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to open his career. All three players are used to working in committee backfields -- much like fantasy managers are familiar with dealing with them. Approach with caution and set expectations accordingly.
