Chris Ivory's, Chris Johnson's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 3

The New York Jets' backfield tandem of Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson isn't exactly a fantasy football goldmine until further notice. Monday night's Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears didn't help either of their fantasy stocks.

Ivory appears to be the No. 1 back for the Jets' timeshare situation, but even his hard-nosed running style wasn't able to produce strong results, save for a couple third-quarter runs. As for Johnson, he seems to be a shell of the electrifying playmaker he used to be.

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The shocking receiving totals Ivory has amassed is out of the ordinary to say the least, per Comcast SportsNet's Kristian Dyer:

Name	CAR	YDS	REC	YDS	TD	Fantasy Points
Chris Ivory	10	44	4	52	0	9
Chris Johnson	10	34	0	0	0	3

Johnson is the better pass-catcher among the two backs, with six receptions through the first two games, albeit for just 3.8 yards per pop. 

With the way Jets coach Rex Ryan likes to establish a downhill running game, Ivory is better suited as a fantasy play. Until he becomes the exclusive back, isn't splitting touches with Johnson or is a legitimately reliable receiver, though, his fantasy value won't go beyond a No. 2 RB. 

And unless Johnson showcases the explosiveness that's seen him post a 2,000-yard season in the past, he isn't worth endorsing as anything more than a flex player in the deepest fantasy leagues.