RBBUF vs NERB546.8 projected (5.8–15.2)PPR
Should I start Ty Johnson in Week 4?
Sit Ty Johnson in Week 4. Johnson projects 6.8 PPR points to Rhamondre Stevenson's 15.1.
Measured against the RB24 start line: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB24 at 15.1 projected PPR points, the last running back inside it.
Week 4 · Updated Tue 29 Sep, 6:00 AM ET
Why Ty Johnson
Sit Ty Johnson — projects 6.8, a tough matchup vs NE, with a rising role.
Ty Johnson projects 6.8 points on a 5.8–15.2 range. The matchup grades as tough against NE. Usage: carries / game at 2.9. Net: bench Ty Johnson this week.
Working for Johnson: High-scoring spot (27.8 team total).
Working against Johnson: Below your start line (8.3 pts short), Committee back (8% of touches).
Matchup
Ty Johnson (BUF) faces NE, kickoff Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 27.8, spread -7.0.
Recent form
Ty Johnson's last 5 games: PPR points 5.8, 7.6, 7.8, 19.6, 9 (oldest to newest).
At least 1 of these 5 games was played before the 2026 season.
What flips it
Stevenson's edge is 8.3 points (15.1 to 6.8). Johnson's ceiling (15.2) clears Stevenson's projection, so a big game from Johnson flips it. Stevenson's floor (6.5) sits under Johnson's projection, so a quiet game from Stevenson flips it too. Confidence in the call: high.
Compare Ty Johnson with…
The players closest to Ty Johnsonin this week's PPR projections. Open a pair for the call and the reasoning, or compare your own players.
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