Cardinals' Arians: Chris Johnson earned more carries

It took all of one game back with the Arizona Cardinals for Chris Johnson to climb the running back depth chart.

Brought back into the fold after David Johnson dislocated his wrist, Chris Johnson led the Cardinals in yards and carries in a Week 2 16-13 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. The veteran finished the game with 11 rushes for 44 yards.

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said Johnson's performance will lead to more playing time.

"Chris Johnson's carries right now will be up," Arians said Thursday, via Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.

Kerwynn Williams started last week, but took his nine carries for only 22 yards. It appears Johnson will take over starting duties for the Cardinals' Monday nighter versus the Dallas Cowboys.

"I liked what I saw in Chris," Arians said after last week's game, according to team reporter Darren Urban. "He's more than ready to go."