Chris Johnson, Chris Ivory, Bilal Powell's Post-Week 15 Fantasy Reaction

On the strength of a fourth-quarter 37-yard run, Chris Johnson was the most productive New York Jets running back on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Before CJ2K's fantasy owners get too excited, that distinction is the equivalent of being the fastest turtle.       

Johnson, Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell weren't exactly fantasy monsters during the Jets' 16-11 win in Week 15.

Player	Rushes-Yards-TDs	Rec-Yards-TDs
Johnson	10-55-0	None
Ivory	12-25-1	1-1-0
Powell	1-8-0	2-10-0

Because Johnson and Ivory have been splitting carries most of the season, neither has been able to establish himself as a top-notch fantasy contributor. Over the last three games, Johnson has had 43 carries and Ivory 44. Johnson has 213 yards in that span and Ivory has 160.       

The latter did find the end zone on Sunday, so that certainly gives him a boost with fantasy owners. Because he's the bigger and more physical back, Ivory also has some value as a threat near the goal line.

Johnson's big-play ability makes him worthy of a flex position. The Associated Press' Dennis Waszak Jr. outlines the Jets' trick play that sprung Johnson.

Even with Johnson's versatility, Ivory is more apt to produce touchdowns because he gets the ball near the end zone.

The other Jets running back is a near impossible sell. In fact, anyone still keeping Powell on their fantasy team must be related to him.   

He has one touchdown on the season and has never had more than six touches in a game all year. Unless Johnson or Ivory gets hurt in Week 16, Powell has zero fantasy value.

New York faces a tougher opponent in Week 16 against the New England Patriots, a game that threatens to get out of hand and force the Jets to pass more than run.