The Detroit Lions' backfield pecking order will change after rookie running back Kerryon Johnson was ruled out of Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against the Chicago Bears with a knee injury.
Tim Twentyman of the Lions official website provided the update Wednesday.
Let's check out how Johnson's status might impact LeGarrette Blount and Theo Riddick in the fantasy football world amid the team's crowded depth chart at the position.
LeGarrette Blount
Blount is a high-floor, low-ceiling fantasy commodity when he's getting consistent early-down carries, which should be the case if Johnson is sidelined for a while.