Ty Johnson headshot
RB Buffalo Bills #26

Ty Johnson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026

Age
29
Height / weight
5'10", 210 lb
Experience
8th season
Drafted
2019 R6, #186

2026 Season

PPR PPG
9.0
Pos rank
RB67
Rostered
2%

Week 4 vs. Patriots, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. RBs, neutral

Should I start Johnson in Week 4? Rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Ty Johnson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis

Scoring rate

9.0 PPG

Played

1 game

Role

Depth

Trend

Stable

Ty Johnson's 2026 Season, Week by Week

1 game played: one mid-range start. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.

  1. Week 1, Win
    ,
    at HOU
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  2. Week 2, Win
    ,
    vs DET
    ,
    —
    ,
    Did not play
  3. Week 3, Win
    ,
    vs LAC
    ,
    9.0
    ,
    RB31
  4. Up next.
    Week 4, Oct 4
    ,
    vs NE
    ,
    16th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Neutral
    Patriots vs. RBs
  5. Week 5, Oct 12
    ,
    at LAR
    ,
    25th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Rams vs. RBs
  6. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    at LV
    ,
    23rd pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Raiders vs. RBs
  7. Week 7
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Ty Johnson?

Johnson is averaging 9.0 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 0 rushing yards and 0 TD on 0 carries, plus 4 catches for 50 yards. That ranks RB67, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.

He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 12.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Josh Allen.

His one game so far was a RB31 finish against the Chargers. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Jets (9th vs. RBs) in Week 10 and the Dolphins (3rd vs. RBs) in Week 11.

For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Johnson ranks among all RBs in Redraft Command.

Ty Johnson 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
3vs ChargersW 24–169.0RB31
Total1–09.0RB67
Full game log with rushing and receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026BUF10045009.09.0—
2025BUF172003242632100.35.9RB47
2024BUF17213118284391.75.4RB50
2023BUF101320762132.43.2RB81
2022NYJ1716011288042.82.5RB80
Career1071,47081391,3279513.74.8
All 8 seasons and advanced stats

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

The underlying quality is real: his 0.365 EPA per play and 5.2 yards per carry in 2024 rank among the league's best for his usage tier. Next on the depth chart after him: Ray Davis. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history

  • 2025anklePlayed through
  • 2023shoulderPlayed through
  • 2023chestPlayed through

RBs like Ty Johnson

RB64Jonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTSRB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTSRB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTS
RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

Ty Johnson Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Ty Johnson in Week 4?

Ty Johnson is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Patriots, as the RB67 in PPR total points this season (9.0 a game). The Patriots rank 16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Johnson.

How many fantasy points is Ty Johnson averaging in 2026?

Ty Johnson is averaging 9.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 9.0 points across 1 game. His last game produced 9.0 points.

Where does Ty Johnson rank in fantasy football in 2026?

Ty Johnson ranks RB67 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.

Is Ty Johnson worth rostering in fantasy football?

Mostly not: Ty Johnson is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 2% of Sleeper leagues.

What is Ty Johnson's fantasy football role?

Ty Johnson is RB2 on the Bills depth chart. He is averaging 0.0 carries and 4.0 targets a game, on 23% of the offensive snaps in 2026.

What are Ty Johnson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Ty Johnson's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Patriots (16th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 at the Rams (25th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Raiders (23rd in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.

Ty Johnson 2026 Stats

2026 through Week 4 · Buffalo BillsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.

Rushing

Yards
0
TD
0
Carries
0

— Y/C

Receiving

Rec
4
Yards
50
TD
0

4 Targets

Fantasy (PPR)

Points
9.0
Pos rank
RB67

9.0 Best Week 3 vs LAC

See these stats game by game

Advanced Rushing Stats

Johnson is on the field for 23.0% of snaps and draws 4.9% of his team's targets.

Stat2026 Thru Wk 42025 16 games
Efficiency
Yards after contact per carry——1.243rd
Explosive run rate——5.4%8th
Fantasy points per opportunity1.25—0.8697th
Yards before contact per carry——3.1993rd
Broken tackles0—00th
Usage
Snap share23.0%—29.4%26th
Target share4.9%—6.9%53rd
Red-zone opportunities0—1521st
Targets per game4.0—1.942nd

Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.

Profile: Johnson gets room before contact, but rarely breaks tackles and gains little after contact.

For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.0 carries and 4.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.

Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season

20252026, in progressDashed line: career average

9.0

Fantasy PPG

0

Rush yds/g

4.0

Rec/g

Ty Johnson career stats by season

SeasonGPCarRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026to date100045009.09.0—
202517502003242632100.35.9RB47
20241741213118284391.75.4RB50
202310301320762132.43.2RB81
2022173016011288042.82.5RB80
202116612382343722115.07.2RB46
2020135425411699163.34.9RB68
20191663273024109059.23.7RB66
Career1073291,47081391,3279513.74.8—

What His Career Numbers Say

5.4

Career PPG

96 games over 8 seasons

80%

Availability

Share of team games he played

15%

Top-24 weeks

Share of his games as a top-24 RB

5.1

Weekly swing

Standard deviation, low

By the StatChasers staff. Updated .

Johnson has averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game over 96 games and 8 seasons, without a top-12 finish.

So far in 2026 he is at 9.0 per game, up 3.1 from 2025. His volume has held at about 4.0 carries plus targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Josh Allen.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Johnson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 273Rush yards2019
  • 5Total TD2025
  • 115.0Fantasy pts2021 · RB46
  • 2,797Career scrimmage yds2019–2026

RBs like Ty Johnson

RB64Jonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTSRB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTSRB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTS
RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

Ty Johnson Stats FAQ

How many fantasy points does Ty Johnson have in 2026?

Ty Johnson has 9.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 9.0 per game across 1 game. That total ranks RB67 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.

How many rushing yards does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has 0 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 0 a game at 0.0 yards per carry.

How many touchdowns does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has no touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 0 rushing and 0 receiving.

How many rushing touchdowns does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has no rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on no carries.

How many carries does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has no carries in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, for 0 yards.

How many receptions does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has 4 receptions for 50 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 4 targets.

How many receiving yards does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has 50 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 50.0 a game on 4 catches.

How many targets does Ty Johnson have this season?

Ty Johnson has drawn 4 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, and caught 4 of them.

How many games has Ty Johnson played in 2026?

Ty Johnson has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 2 games to injury.

What were Ty Johnson's stats last season?

In 2025, Ty Johnson ran for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns and caught 24 passes for 263 yards in 17 games. That was 100.3 PPR points (5.9 per game), an RB47 finish.

What are Ty Johnson's career NFL stats?

Across 8 seasons and 107 games, Ty Johnson has 1,470 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns, plus 139 catches for 1,327 yards, for 513.7 PPR fantasy points (4.8 per game).

How many touchdowns does Ty Johnson have in his career?

Ty Johnson has 17 touchdowns in his NFL career: 8 rushing and 9 receiving, over 107 games.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

Ty Johnson Game Log 2026

Games played

1

FPTS/G (PPR)

9.0

Carries/g

0.0

Rush yds/g

0.0

Rec/g

4.0

Rec yds/g

50.0

WkOppResultFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1Did not play
2Did not play
3LAC20thW 24-169.000044500RB31

Week 3 · LAC · W 24-16 · 9.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB31 · RB3 week
Matchup
LAC ranked 20th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
15
Target share
1600.0%

How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards50 yds+5.0

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

One game in: a RB31 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 3, Sep 27
vs Chargers
W 24–16

Steady in a win vs. the Chargers

0 carries, 0 yds. 4/4 receiving, 50 yds.

He played 23% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.

9.0RB31

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.

Ty Johnson Game Log 2022

Games played

11

FPTS/G (PPR)

3.9

Carries/g

2.7

Rush yds/g

14.5

Rec/g

1.1

Rec yds/g

8.0

Across 11 games in 2022, Ty Johnson has averaged 2.7 carries, 14.5 rushing yards and 3.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Ty Johnson has finished as a top-12 RB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 12 against CHI (14.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CIN (0.0).

WkOppFPTSCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDTGTRECREC YDSREC TDFinish
1Did not play
2CLE9th1.40003140RB71

Week 2 · CLE · 1.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB71 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.5 pts
Matchup
CLE ranked 9th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
13
Target share
1150.0%

How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards4 yds+0.4
3CIN30th0.00000000RB79

Week 3 · CIN · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
RB79 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-3.9 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 30th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
1
4Did not play
5Did not play
6Did not play
7DEN17th1.91301160RB55

Week 7 · DEN · 1.9 pts

Weekly finish
RB55 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.0 pts
Matchup
DEN ranked 17th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
10
Target share
1430.0%

How the 1.9 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards3 yds+0.3
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards6 yds+0.6
8NE29th0.62602000RB72

Week 8 · NE · 0.6 pts

Weekly finish
RB72 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-3.3 pts
Matchup
NE ranked 29th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
19
Target share
2860.0%

How the 0.6 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards6 yds+0.6
9BUF8th1.721700000RB57

Week 9 · BUF · 1.7 pts

Weekly finish
RB57 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-2.2 pts
Matchup
BUF ranked 8th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
7

How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards17 yds+1.7
10Did not play
11NE29th0.44401000RB70

Week 11 · NE · 0.4 pts

Weekly finish
RB70 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-3.5 pts
Matchup
NE ranked 29th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
14
Target share
2500.0%

How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards4 yds+0.4
12CHI3rd14.8562121160RB18

Week 12 · CHI · 14.8 pts

Weekly finish
RB18 · RB2 week
Vs. season average
+10.9 pts
Matchup
CHI ranked 3rd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
15
Target share
1180.0%

How the 14.8 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards62 yds+6.2
  • Rushing TD1 TD+6.0
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards16 yds+1.6
13MIN10th10.113076380RB27

Week 13 · MIN · 10.1 pts

Weekly finish
RB27 · RB3 week
Vs. season average
+6.2 pts
Matchup
MIN ranked 10th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
28
Target share
3680.0%

How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards3 yds+0.3
  • Receptions6 rec+6.0
  • Receiving yards38 yds+3.8
14Did not play
15Did not play
16JAX16th0.72700000RB76

Week 16 · JAX · 0.7 pts

Weekly finish
RB76 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-3.2 pts
Matchup
JAX ranked 16th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
12

How the 0.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards7 yds+0.7
17SEA2nd6.7846051110RB43

Week 17 · SEA · 6.7 pts

Weekly finish
RB43 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+2.8 pts
Matchup
SEA ranked 2nd in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
33
Target share
2940.0%

How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards46 yds+4.6
  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards11 yds+1.1
18MIA20th4.5512032130RB51

Week 18 · MIA · 4.5 pts

Weekly finish
RB51 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+0.6 pts
Matchup
MIA ranked 20th in points allowed to RB that season
Offensive snaps
21
Target share
1200.0%

How the 4.5 points scored (PPR)

  • Rushing yards12 yds+1.2
  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards13 yds+1.3

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

One RB1 week, one RB2 week and nine busts. For a running back who finished RB92 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

RB1 range (top 24)RB2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Wk 2 RB71 · Wk 3 RB79 · Wk 7 RB55 · Wk 8 RB72 · Wk 9 RB57 · Wk 11 RB70 · Wk 12 RB18 · Wk 13 RB27 · Wk 16 RB76 · Wk 17 RB43 · Wk 18 RB51

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Season summary, updated .

Week 18, Jan 8
@ Dolphins
L 6–11

Shut down by Miami

5 carries, 12 yds. 2/3 receiving, 13 yds.

He played 38% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. Just 2.4 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

4.5RB51
Week 17, Jan 1
@ Seahawks
L 6–23

Shut down by Seattle

8 carries, 46 yds. 1/5 receiving, 11 yds.

He played 47% of the snaps and handled 8 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

6.7RB43
Week 16, Dec 22
vs Jaguars
L 3–19

Shut down by Jacksonville

2 carries, 7 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 20% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 3.5 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.7RB76
Week 13, Dec 4
@ Vikings
L 22–27

Steady in a loss at Minnesota

1 carries, 3 yds. 6/7 receiving, 38 yds.

He played 33% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

10.1RB27
Week 12, Nov 27
vs Bears
W 31–10

RB1 week vs. Chicago

5 carries, 62 yds, 1 TD. 1/2 receiving, 16 yds.

He played 24% of the snaps and handled 5 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

14.8RB18
Week 11, Nov 20
@ Patriots
L 3–10

Shut down by New England

4 carries, 4 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 28% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. Just 1.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.4RB70
Week 9, Nov 6
vs Bills
W 20–17

Held in check by Buffalo

2 carries, 17 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 12% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.7RB57
Week 8, Oct 30
vs Patriots
L 17–22

Shut down by New England

2 carries, 6 yds. 0/2 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 32% of the snaps and handled 2 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.6RB72
Week 7, Oct 23
@ Broncos
W 16–9

Held in check by Denver

1 carries, 3 yds. 1/1 receiving, 6 yds.

He played 17% of the snaps and handled 1 carries. Just 3.0 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.9RB55
Week 3, Sep 25
vs Bengals
L 12–27

Shut down by Cincinnati

0 carries, 0 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.

He played 1% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0RB79
Week 2, Sep 18
@ Browns
W 31–30

Held in check by Cleveland

0 carries, 0 yds. 1/3 receiving, 4 yds.

He played 19% of the snaps and handled 0 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

1.4RB71

RBs like Ty Johnson

RB64Jonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTSRB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTSRB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTS
RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

Ty Johnson Game Log FAQ

How did Ty Johnson do in his last game?

Ty Johnson scored 9.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chargers, a 24–16 win, an RB31 finish. He ran no times for 0 yards, and caught 4 of 4 targets for 50 yards. View his 2026 season totals.

How many fantasy points did Ty Johnson score in his last game?

Ty Johnson scored 9.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chargers, an RB31 finish for the week.

How many rushing yards did Ty Johnson have in his last game?

Ty Johnson ran for 0 yards on no carries in Week 3 against the Chargers, and added 50 receiving yards.

How many touchdowns did Ty Johnson score in his last game?

Ty Johnson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Chargers; his 9.0 points came from yardage and catches.

How many carries did Ty Johnson have in his last game?

Ty Johnson had no carries for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Chargers, playing 23% of the offensive snaps.

How many receptions did Ty Johnson have in his last game?

Ty Johnson caught 4 of 4 targets for 50 yards in Week 3 against the Chargers.

How many games has Ty Johnson scored a touchdown in this season?

Ty Johnson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.

Can I see Ty Johnson's game logs from previous seasons?

Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Johnson's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.

Ty Johnson Rest-of-Season Outlook

depth RB for deep leagues only

RB67 through Week 4 · 9.0 PPG

12-team PPRWaiver wire
10-team PPRWaiver wire
Half-PPRWaiver wire

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

He finished RB47 last season at 5.9 points per game.

2025 final
RB47
5.9 PPG over 17 games
Through Week 4
RB67
9.0 PPG over 1 games
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our Take After Week 4

Through 1 game he's RB67 at 9.0 PPR points per game, against 5.9 over 17 games last season (RB47). He's running ahead of last season's pace.

Last season he ranked 68th of 95 in rushing volume (2.9 carries per game), 41st of 95 in receiving role (1.9 targets per game) and 82nd of 95 in efficiency (1.42 yards after contact per carry). Efficiency is the soft spot. Josh Allen is his quarterback.

He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.

Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)

Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.

Johnson's profile is built on efficiency, not volume. Across all 17 games in 2025 he posted a positive 0.171 EPA per play on just a 29.6% snap share, turning 50 carries into 200 yards (4.0 per pop) and three scores while chipping in 24 catches on 33 targets for 263 yards and two more touchdowns. A 6.9% target share and 1.16 yards per route run confirm he's a complementary piece, and the 76.3 fantasy points reflect a five-touchdown ceiling that requires red-zone luck to repeat.

The underlying quality is real: his 0.365 EPA per play and 5.2 yards per carry in 2024 rank among the league's best for his usage tier. But that efficiency rarely converts to startable weeks behind Buffalo's depth chart. As a passing-downs specialist projected for roughly 71 points and an ADP outside the top 250, he's a deep-bench handcuff and bye-week dart, not a draft-day priority.

What Drives His Outlook

His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.

Rushing volume

Light
2.9carries per game
1st68th of 9595th

Receiving role

Moderate
1.9targets per game
1st41st of 9595th

Efficiency

Weak
1.42yards after contact per carry
1st82nd of 9595th
Yards after contact per carry
1.42
Broken tackles
2
Explosive-run rate
4.0%
Red-zone opportunities
23
Snap share
29.6%
Targets
33

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 NE, 16thWk 5 LAR, 25thWk 6 LV, 23rdWk 8 BAL, 15th

Risk

  • RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
  • Light rushing volume2.9 carries per game, 68th of 95 RBs in 2025.
  • Tough matchupsThe Rams in Week 5 (25th) and the Raiders in Week 6 (23rd) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
Weighing Johnson against another running back on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

RBs like Ty Johnson

RB64Jonathon BrooksPanthers9.3 PTSRB65Will ShipleyEagles9.2 PTSRB66Jaleel McLaughlinBrowns9.1 PTS
RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

Ty Johnson Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Ty Johnson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?

Ty Johnson projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (1.42 yards after contact per carry, 82nd of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.

What is Ty Johnson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?

Ty Johnson is the RB67 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.

What is Ty Johnson's projected role going forward?

Ty Johnson is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.

What is Ty Johnson's fantasy football upside?

Ty Johnson's upside: his ceiling this season is 9.0 PPR points (Week 3, RB31).

What could hurt Ty Johnson's fantasy value?

Ty Johnson's risks: his efficiency (1.42 yards after contact per carry, 82nd of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Rams in Week 5 and the Raiders in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Ty Johnson's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Ty Johnson Injury Update & History

Active
Checked

No injury designation for Week 4 against the Patriots. Johnson has missed 2 games this season.

2026 games missed
2
Last played Week 3, Sep 27
Latest injury
Ankle
Week 18, 2025, played through
Next game
Week 4 vs NE
Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET

Practice participation

Final report: Friday, Oct 2

What it means: Johnson was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.

Ty Johnson practice participation by day, Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4
WeekInjuryWedThuFriGame status
Week 4vs NE, Oct 4————No status
Week 3vs LAC, Sep 27———FullPlayed
Week 2vs DET, Sep 17HamstringMon —Tue —Wed LimitedQuestionable
Week 1@ HOU, Sep 13Hamstring——LimitedQuestionable
Full 100% of repsLimited fewer than normal repsDNP did not practiceDate report not out yet— no entry in our data

Injury History at a Glance

Three logged injuries in eight seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.

A+

Durability

98/100

0

Games missed

3

Injuries

—

Longest absence

No games missed to injury

Where He's Been Hurt

Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.

Shoulder2023, played thruRibs2023, played thruAnkle2025, played thru
Front view: the player's right side is on your left. Side not recorded for the ankle, shoulder and ribs.
Injuries by body part, regular-season games missed
Body partInjuriesGames missed
Ankle10
Chest / ribs10
Shoulder10
Total30

Injury risk profile: Moderate

  • No body part injured twice
  • Ankle in 2025, played through
  • 0 games in 8 seasons
  • 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts

Ty Johnson Injury History

Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.

  1. 2025

    Ankle Played through

    Week 18 · with the Bills

    Questionable

  2. 2023

    Shoulder Played through

    Week 16 · with the Bills

    Johnson was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury ahead of the Bills' Week 16 game but was active and played.

  3. 2023

    Torn Pectoral, surgery Played through

    Preseason · with the Bills

    Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during an offseason workout and underwent surgery, which led to his release from the New York Jets.

Injury status is the designation each club has filed, as our last check found it. History covers regular-season games missed. The durability score measures time lost to injury only; games not played as a backup don't count against it. Status last checked . Practice participation is from the league's official injury report on NFL.com, last read .

Fantasy points use PPR scoring.

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Ty Johnson Injury FAQ

Is Ty Johnson injured?

No. As of October 2, 2026, Ty Johnson is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.

Is Ty Johnson playing this week?

Ty Johnson has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Patriots on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Johnson was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?

Has Ty Johnson missed any games this season?

Yes. Ty Johnson has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.

What is Ty Johnson's injury history?

Ty Johnson has 3 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.

What was Ty Johnson's most recent injury?

Ty Johnson's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.

Does Ty Johnson have any recurring injuries?

No. Ty Johnson's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.

Latest Ty Johnson News & Updates

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

No updates yet this season.

Bills Teammates News

Updates on Johnson's backfield partners and quarterback.

Around the Bills

All Buffalo Bills news

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RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

Ty Johnson News FAQ

What is the latest news on Ty Johnson?

The latest Johnson update, from September 27: Johnson solid in win vs. Los Angeles. Johnson ran 0 times for 0 yards, with 4 catches for 50 yards in the 24–16 win vs. Los Angeles. He played 23% of the offensive snaps.

How does the latest Ty Johnson news affect his fantasy value?

Not much: he scored 9.0 fantasy points, a RB31 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Ty Johnson Bio

Ty Johnson is a running back for the Buffalo Bills, where he wears No. 26. Born September 17, 1997, in Cumberland, MD, he attended Fort Hill and played college football at Maryland.

The Detroit Lions selected Johnson in round 6, pick 186, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Detroit Lions on April 27, 2019. Since then, Johnson played for the New York Jets (2020–2022) and joined the Buffalo Bills in 2023.

In 96 regular-season games since 2019, he has run for 1,470 yards and 8 touchdowns and caught 139 passes.

Career Timeline

3 stops with 3 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

DET2019–2020 Detroit Lions
273rush yds, 0 TD, 24 rec · 16 games
Jets2020–2022 New York Jets
652rush yds, 4 TD, 62 rec · 37 games
Bills2023–now Buffalo Bills
545rush yds, 4 TD, 53 rec · 43 games
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Buffalo Bills Current team2023–present

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 27 of 45 games.

  2. New York Jets2020–2022

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 25 of 44 games.

  3. Detroit Lions2019–2020

    Selected in round 6, pick 186, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 10 of 18 games.

  4. College: Maryland

8 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. Re-signedAgreed to re-sign with Buffalo on a two-year, $5 million contract.
  2. Re-signedRe-signed with the Buffalo Bills.
  3. ReleasedReleased by the Buffalo Bills.
  4. ReleasedReleased by the Buffalo Bills.
  5. SignedSigned with the Buffalo Bills.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  7. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
  8. WaivedWaived by the Detroit Lions.
  9. TradedTraded to the New York Jets.
  10. ReleasedReleased by the Detroit Lions.
  11. SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
  12. TradedTraded by the Atlanta Falcons to the Detroit Lions for DB Kendall Sheffield.
  13. DraftedSelected by the Detroit Lions in round 6, pick 186.

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RB67You are hereTy JohnsonBills9.0 PTS
RB68Chris BrooksPackers7.9 PTSRB69Tyler BadieBroncos7.3 PTSRB70Brady RussellSeahawks7.0 PTS

About Ty Johnson: Bio FAQ

How old is Ty Johnson?

Ty Johnson is 29 years old. He was born on September 17, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.

How tall is Ty Johnson?

Ty Johnson is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the Buffalo Bills.

How much does Ty Johnson weigh?

Ty Johnson weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Buffalo Bills roster. He is listed at 5'10".

What number does Ty Johnson wear?

Ty Johnson wears number 26 for the Buffalo Bills. He plays running back.

What position does Ty Johnson play?

Ty Johnson plays running back for the Buffalo Bills, wearing number 26. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.

What team does Ty Johnson play for?

Ty Johnson plays for the Buffalo Bills as a running back. He has been with the Bills since 2023.

Where did Ty Johnson go to college?

Ty Johnson played college football at Maryland, after attending Fort Hill (MD). The Detroit Lions drafted him out of Maryland in 2019.

When was Ty Johnson drafted?

The Detroit Lions selected Ty Johnson in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 186th overall pick, out of Maryland.

What round was Ty Johnson drafted in?

Ty Johnson was a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 186th overall by the Detroit Lions.

What pick was Ty Johnson in the NFL Draft?

Ty Johnson was the 186th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round.

Where is Ty Johnson from?

Ty Johnson went to high school in Maryland, at Fort Hill, before playing college football at Maryland.

When is Ty Johnson's birthday?

Ty Johnson's birthday is September 17. He was born on September 17, 1997 and is 29 years old.

How long has Ty Johnson been in the NFL?

2026 is Ty Johnson's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a sixth-round pick of the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.

What teams has Ty Johnson played for?

Ty Johnson has played for the Detroit Lions, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. View his career statistics.

What year did Ty Johnson enter the NFL?

Ty Johnson entered the NFL in 2019, when the Detroit Lions drafted him in the sixth round. 2026 is his 8th season.