sdu754 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Started a Season as Phoenix to test out Tailback King's theory that JJ is better than his stats. I ran more than I normally would in the games that Johnson played Game 1: 16 carries 165 yards 3 TDs 1 Catch 17 yards 0 TDs . Johnson did drop a wide open pass while standing still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 16 carries 144 yards 3 TDs 1 catch 20 yards 0 TDs. Johnson fumbled twice in this game. One on my first offensive play setting up a Td, the second was returned for a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Game 3: 9 carries 166 yards 3 TDs 0 catches Johnson fumbled once this game, it went out of bounds. He was injured toward the end of the 3rd quarter. At that point I switched to an all passing offense, and the offense came alive. Three TD passes in the fourth quarter for Rosenbach. Roy Green gets a lot of JJ catches, the most I ever had. Edited March 18, 2017 by sdu754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Game 4: Johnson out for the game, I went to Ron Wolfley as the running back. There really isn't much of a drop off running wise with Wolfley, but he did seem more effective as a receiver. Wolfley: 15 carries 132 yards 3 TDs 3 catches 71 yards 1 Td. The computer picked Wolfley's runs more frequently in this game than the first three games, which accounts for the slightly lower yards per carry. Through four games the player that has surprised me the most is Roy Green. He's had several JJ catches, and hauls in big TDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Game 5: JJ returns from injury. 19 carries 181 yards 3 TDs 0 catches Dropped a pass standing wide open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Game 6: 15 carries 111 yards 6 TDs 1 Catch 46 yards 1 TD Dropped 2 wide open passes standing still. Apparently Johnson can not catch if he is standing still. The TD pass was on the pass San Francisco uses as it's fourth pass. I put it in to get the RB1 open on a deep route. In this game I forced 5 fumbles on the Flea Flicker. I picked the Giants Run 2 every time and rushed in to stop the QB on pass 1 (a roll out) and pass three (Flea Flicker) On all five fumbles I grabbed Simms, wrestled him down, the grabbed Anderson so he couldn't pick up the fumble. I scored 3 defensive TDs and a safety (against the roll out). I also forced a fumble in the shotgun draw (run four). Set up three easy short field TDs for Johnson on the three fumble I recovered that the defense didn't score on. Game 7: I forgot the screenshot. In this game Johnson got injured again in the third quarter. He had 18 carries 128 yards 1 TD 1 catch 37 yards. Wolfley had 5 carries for 25 tyards. He caught 2 or 3 passes, but fumbled twice. Edited March 17, 2017 by sdu754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Game 8: JJ still out. Wolfley 15 carries for 92 yards 3 TDs and he fumbled once, and dropped a wide open pass. I'm only counting it as a drop if the receiver is wide open and standing still. After eight games the stats stack up as follows: Johnson: 93 carries 895 yards 20 TDs 7 receptions 103 yards 1 TD 4 drops Wolfley: 35 carries 249 yards 6 TDs 13 receptions 256 yards 3 TDs I drop Green: 15 Receptions 661 Yards 10 TDs at least 6 JJ catches no drops Proehl: 9 receptions 121 yards no TDs maybe 1 drop Rosenbach 46 comp 64 att 1250 yards 16 td 3 int 192.2 rating. The one INT was a pass that I knew I shouldn't have thrown as soon as I did it I also made the mistake of putting in Tupa because he was in excellent condition he went 3 comp 7 att 64 yards with an INT Edited March 18, 2017 by sdu754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Game 9: JJ returns from injury. 18 Carries 114 yards 2 tds 2 rec 20 yards. JJ fumble led to Minnesota's only TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Game 10: I got my first ever punt return TD with Anthony Thompson. JJ stats 15 carries 107 yards 0 TDs and no receptions 1 fumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Game 11: I forgot to screen shot JJ stats: 13 carries 56 yards 1 TD 4 rec 31 yards 2 TDs. Johnson is finally starting to pay dividends as a receiver. This game was against the Giants, I forced 2 more fumbles on their flea flicker Game 12: A hard fought match against the 49ers. I was losing 16-3 after Rice recovered a Rathman fumble behind the line of scrimmage and went 50 plus yards for a touchdown. JJ stats 16 carries 37 yards 1 td 3 rec 62 yards 1 td Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Avenged my only loss of the season quite easily. Took a completely different approach to defense this game, using the safeties mainly rather than Linebackers. Johnson fumbled, which was returned to the 2 yard line. I held the Eagles to a Field Goal. Vai Sikahema fumbled the ensuing kickoff, I held the Eagles to a long FG try, which they missed. JJ stats: 19 carries 89 yards 2 tds 1 rec 35 yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tailback King~ Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hey.......hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You seem to be a pretty well rounded player......who leans toward the pass. In that case, try putting Johnson at the top receiver on occasion...the things he does will suprize you. I'm am going to post this {ORIGINAL} thread if you wanna continue what your doing there. You can compare how your doing to my season, and other people on this site..........those #'s might astound you. I am suprized on the # of drops he's had though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 I generally pass more, but I have been running more this season. I put in passes that put the first running back in a good position to catch. Since he came back from his second injury he has caught the ball pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 fyi, your challenged is invalidated by changing PHX default plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, buck said: fyi, your challenged is invalidated by changing PHX default plays. The challenge was to see if JJ is a top player, not a PHX challenge. I changed to the plays that work the best. I wont do a "keep the original plays challenge" because I like changing the playbooks. It's part of the game and it doesn't make sense to handicap yourself. ~Tailback King~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Game 14: Beat Washington, it took a fourth quarter game winning drive to set up a FG try for the win. JJ stats: 13 carries 76 yards 1 TD 2 rec 67 yards. JJ did fumble once in this game Game 15: Close loss to Denver. JJ stats 13 carries -7 yards 1 TD 4 catches 45 yards 1 fumble 1 drop Game 16 Beat the Saints. Don't let the score fool you, I scored 14 the unconventional way with 4 field goals and a safety JJ stats: 14 carries 9 yards 3 rec 30 yards 2 drops & 2 fumbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Playoffs - This game made me mad. Washington broke 2 long runs with Byner in regulation , where I was thrown or knocked off for the two touchdowns. I had broken a long run with JJ and was weaving towards the end zone when he fumbled at the two yard line. Washington picked the ball up and returned it 30-40 yards. I was able to hold them and force overtime. I won the coin toss, Washington called my first two plays. On third down I throw an INT on an overthrown pass & Washington kicks a field goal for the win. That fumble on the two easily cost me the game. Season Recap: Johnson Finished with 214 carries 1376 yards & 28 TDs 26 Receptions 393 yards & 4 TDs 10 fumbles (not counting playoffs) & 7 drops. 10 fumbles on 240 touches probably isn't that bad, but it also counts TDS & plays that went out of bounds. I would say JJ is a good running back, but not the best player in the game. I went to him as much as possible to see how much he could do, including on passes. Rosenbach had a decent season: 105/179 2218 yards 25 TD 13 INT 24 carries 140 yards. The bulk of Rosenbach's carries were at the end of the season as were the INTs. Roy Green was the top receiver at 20 Rec 835 yards 10 TDs. Proehl, JT Smith & Ernie Jones all had decent seasons as well. If there is a weakness to this team, it is having a weak QB duo. The receivers may be slow outside of Green (44 MS) but they can catch (all have 50 rec except Proehl at 69) JJ is a good, but not great RB, Wolfley was a good backup, but he was in good or excellent condition when I used him. The Defense surprised me, it was quite solid. One of the best safety duos in the game with Young & McDonald, and solid CBs. I was able to hold every team in regular season below 100 passing yards. Monk hit a long JJ catch in the playoff game, putting the skins above 100. Ken Harvey is a good LB, but the other three are terrible. Nunn helps to disrupt along the D-line. The defense could use a second good LB, but other than that it was quite good. Edited March 18, 2017 by sdu754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) For Comparison I did a Bo Jackson season Game 1: 10 carries 328 yards 6 tds 1 fumble Game 2: 17 carries 448 yards 8 tds Game 3: 5 carries 225 yards 3 tds Injured in second quarter Game 4: 19 carries 370 yards 7 tds Game 5: 17 carries 317 yards 5 tds 1 rec 18 yards Game 6: 29 carries 376 yards 8 tds Game 7: 17 carries 333 yards 6 tds Game 8: 24 carries 329 yards 5 tds 1 fumble Game 9: 25 carries 361 yards 6 tds Game 10: 1 carry 89 yards injured on first play Game 11: Bo missed game Game 12: 23 carries 270 yards 5 tds 1 fumble Game 13: 25 carries 226 yards 2 tds 3 res 126 yards 2 tds Game 14: 28 carries 146 yards 4 tds 1 fumble Game 15: 11 carries 289 yards 3 tds Game 16: 27 carries 251 yards 2 tds 2 fumbles Playoff game 1: LA 36 Houston 10 20 carries 166 yards 2 tds 1 rec 23 yards 1 td Bo returned an on sides kick for a td playoff game 2: LA 38 Buffalo 14 20 carries 247 yards 4 tds 2 rec 53 yards 1 TD Superbowl LA 24 Washington 23 23 carries 70 yards 2 tds I was able to block an extra point, which was the difference in the game I finished the season 16-0 Led the league in Points for & against, offensive total & rushing yards Defensive total pass & rush yards Bo Jackson dropped only 1 pass, in the playoffs, though I threw very few to him. Season totals 278 carries 4358 yards 71 tds 4 rec 144 yards 2 tds 6 fumbles Bo Jackson is definitely the better runningback. JJ might be a better receiver, but with Fernandez, Gault, Brown Horton & Allen, do you really need him to be a receiver? On Phoenix, the receivers don't have the speed, but they have the hands. Beuerlein had a very good season, but he wasn't asked to do much. Oddly, both INTs occurred in the same game as the last plays of each half in the game Bo missed on deep bombs hoping for a long catch. Those two INTs really shouldn't count against him, he threw no INTs in the playoffs. His rating of 226.4 may be one of the highest I ever had in a season. I played four seasons recently keep track of stats & it's better than what I did with Buffalo, Houston or Phoenix. I never threw a pass with Jay Schroeder. Edited March 19, 2017 by sdu754 ~Tailback King~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tailback King~ Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Good season recaps, but the #'s you put up with Bo are the typa #'s I put up with Johnson..........Bo doesn't have to do everything on that Raiders offense either....they have 3 Heisman Trophy winners who start for them, which makes it a hell of a lot eazier for Bo to do his thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdu754 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 I actually sat Marcus Allen in favor of Steve Smith for blocking purposes. Tim Brown is a backup WR and returner, but I went with Bell for KR & Dyal for PR. Bo carried the ball on most plays, he ran it 271 times vs 45 passes with Beuerlein. I never threw a pass with Schroeder. I ran exclusively with Bo except QB scrambles when he wasn't injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLionsFan1973 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'm at 2,718 yards with Bo after 4 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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