10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading into Week 6

Duke Johnson, RB, Cleveland Browns

ESPN ownership: 64%
Yahoo ownership: 49%

This will probably be the last week Duke Johnson makes this list, but after posting his third straight week with at least six catches, it's high time for folks to own him on their PPR rosters.

Johnson's efficiency with the rush through Week 4 hasn't been great, as he's currently rocking a -0.14 Rushing NEP per rush, and a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. But teammate Isaiah Crowell isn't exactly lighting the world on fire with his -0.06 Rushing NEP per rush, so Johnson still has an opportunity for chances in the run game. But more importantly, Johnson's been on the field for a larger portion of offensive snaps than Crowell, and that's largely because of his involvement in the passing game.

The Browns are another team, much like the Buccaneers, who figure to be playing from behind a lot and having to pass to play catch up. In fact, through Week 4, the Browns had the 10th-highest pass-to-run ratio in the NFL. That opens up a lot more doors for Johnson than it does for Crowell.

If Johnson continues to see the passing game volume he's seen for the last three weeks, and there's little reason to believe he won't, then he is the back to own in Cleveland, and should be rostered in all PPR leagues. Go get him while he's still available.