Sean Payton: Cards' David Tim Tebow Jersey Johnson a 'transformer' Published: Dec 15, 2016 at 11:52 PM Around the NFL Writer The might be in the midst of a disappointing season, but put his stamp on 2016 as the engine that moves Bruce Arians' offense. The powering runner ranks third in the NFL with 1,085 rushing yards and leads running backs with 745 receiving yards (by far the most by an RB; is second at 563 after an early season suspension; third sits at 474 yards). Johnson has earned 100-plus scrimmage yards in all 13 games this season, only the second player in NFL history to accomplish the feat behind Edgerrin James. "When you see those numbers, you're seeing a transformer-type player in that he's a ball carrier, he's out in space, it's third Jacob DeGrom Jersey down, now he's out in the route," coach Sean Payton said Thursday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus the , . Johnson is a mismatch nightmare on the outside that Arians is not afraid to deploy, using Johnson all over the formation. While 80 percent of his snaps are out of the backfield, 12 percent come out Steven Matz Jersey wide and the final eight percent are in the slot. Johnson has taken 172 snaps from a receiver position, earning 36 targets, and catching 23 pa ses from either the slot or out wide, per Next Gen Stats. With solid route running and receiver-like hands, Johnson burns linebackers and overpowers safeties. "He's second in their third-down receptions and conversions, and all those numbers," Payton said. "And then it's that how you're matching up, like who's getting him. Are you putting a linebacker or a safety on him? So, that creates some problems." Johnson Juan Lagares Jersey carries the ' offense. The running back averages 24.4 touches per game. The next closest are (7.2) and (4.2). Arizona was eliminated from the NFC West race with the ' win Thursday. In a substandard season, has been the lone beacon of hope in the desert. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Jay Bruce Jersey Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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