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Chris Johnson Bottled Up by Colts

Found December 09, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chris Johnson,  Jake Locker
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans
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Titans running back Chris Johnson crossed 1,000 yards for the fifth time in five years Sunday against the Colts but only had 44 yards on 19 carries.Fantasy Spin:Johnson owners won't like the fact that QB Jake Locker was the leading rusher in Week 14. After seven dynamite weeks, Johnson has clocked in below 4.0 ypc in three straight games. He's failed to score a touchdown in that stretch as well.
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