Week 13 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars

Running Back: David Johnson

David Johnson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
18 Rushes, 84 Yards, 1 Touchdown
9 Receptions, 91 Yards, 12 Targets, 1 Touchdown
Performance: 100, NEP: +14.61

Despite the Cardinals' inconsistency, the one constant is the great production of David Johnson. Week 13 was just another day at the office for DJ, who finished with 18 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Redskins. Johnson also caught 9-of-12 targets for 91 yards and another score with Washington unable to slow him down.

Johnson finished with a perfect performance rating of 100, making play after play for Arizona and contributing to their win. He added +5.26 to his Rushing NEP and +9.23 Reception NEP, the highest Reception NEP among all running backs this week.

His biggest play came in the fourth quarter, where he took a 25-yard screen pass to the house with some great blocking. That score added +3.27 to his NEP and gave Arizona the lead in a tightly contested game. Johnson leads all running backs in Total NEP and continues to distance himself with a combination of rushing and receiving success.

Johnson's 175-yard, two-touchdown performance netted him the overall RB1 finish this week (PPR scoring), topping Jordan Howard's three-touchdown day. The rusher is currently averaging 26.9 fantasy points per game, highest at the position. He leads all running backs in top-6 (9), top-12 (11), and top-24 (12) fantasy performances on the season.

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