Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu crosses the goal line after an interception for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Justin Bethel (28) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with teammates against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game against the, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) takes the field with Blaine Gabbert (2) prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) runs after the catch as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) scores a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) blocked by Cardinals' Ted Larsen, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws under pressure from San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates his second interception of the game against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scores a running touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) celebrates his touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) scores as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers (25) intercepts a pass intended for Torrey Smith (82) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) is hit by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) is hit by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon (20) and Calais Campbell during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (93) signals safety during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chris Johnson (23) tries to elude the reach of San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) celebrates his sack of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) runs back an interception as San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chris Johnson (23) runs as San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) greets San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 47-7. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu, left, and San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid exchange jersies after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 47-7. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) runs as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Kenneth Acker (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald leaves the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 47-7. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talks with San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne (38) of Australis, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 47-7. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jimmie Ward (25) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, left, greets San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 47-7. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals' David Johnson (31) and Darren Fells (85) jog off the field after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 47-7. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

This one pains me to write, as I'd been down on Johnson since he signed with the Cardinals, but he ran hard on Sunday and produced for those fantasy owners brave enough to start him. He finished fourth in fantasy scoring at his position prior to Sunday Night Football thanks in large part to two short-yardage touchdowns. Still, he garnered 23 touches in the Cardinals' high-flying offense (versus just 10 for David Johnson). While it sounds like the team wants to bring the younger Johnson more into the fold, until we start seeing his snap/touch count rise it appears the veteran will have some value until Andre Ellington returns.