Johnson secured three of six targets for 18 yards in the Saints' 33-10 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.
The veteran tight end couldn't take advantage of the absences of Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Taysom Hill (ribs), although he did log a season-high target total. However, Johnson couldn't come close to the season-best 48 receiving yards he'd posted four days earlier against the Buccaneers, and his outlook figures to remain modest going into a Week 8 road matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27, a game which Olave and Hill are likely to be back for.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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The Saints need pass catchers heading into Thursday night's game against Denver with Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (knee), and Taysom Hill (ribs) out, and hopefully, Johnson can step up as a primary weapon for Spencer Rattler. Johnson hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1, and he's been limited to five targets or less in each of his past three games. But the Saints need him now, and hopefully, he can help Fantasy managers in deeper leagues. I like Johnson as a low-end No. 1 tight end in Week 7, and the Broncos have allowed two tight ends to score at least 11.7 PPR points in their past four games.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Logs three catches versus Tampa Bay
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Johnson caught all three targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Johnson logged a season-high in receiving yards, most of which came on a season-long 27-yard reception in the first quarter. He also had two other targets wiped off the board by penalties in the third and fourth quarters. The Saints to featured their tight ends more with rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler starting in place of an injured Derek Carr (oblique), as Foster Moreau also logged two receptions on two targets for 54 yards. Johnson's recent resurgence in the offense is encouraging for any fantasy owners who took a flier on him early in the season. However, he's still probably just a solid waiver-wire pickup rather than a dependable piece in week-to-week lineups. Johnson will look to log at least three targets for the fourth game in a row during the Saints' upcoming game versus Denver on Thursday Night Football.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Catches five passes Week 5
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Johnson reeled in all five targets for 31 yards during Monday's 26-13 loss to the Chiefs.
The tight end got more involved Week 5, establishing season-high marks across the board, including in playing time (78 percent snap share). However, the 6-foot-4 pass catcher was still kept out of the end zone for a fourth game in a row. The Saints' passing game remains focused around Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara, with few others beyond that trio producing reliably in a given week. The Saints' game plans could change with Derek Carr expected to miss at least a couple weeks with an oblique injury sustained late in Monday's loss, but that may result in a more run-heavy offense that could leave even fewer targets available for Johnson.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Back to full participation
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Johnson (forearm) was a full participant in practice Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Johnson began Week 5 prep with a limited session Thursday, but his upgrade to full participation Friday puts him on track to avoid a designation for Monday's game against the Chiefs. Foster Moreau has been receiving the majority of playing time at tight end for the Saints, so Johnson will be tough to rely on Monday, despite Kansas City's struggles defending the position.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Opens week limited
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Johnson (forearm) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.
Johnson may have picked up the injury during the Saints' 26-24 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs. Johnson has caught four passes (on six targets) for 39 yards and one touchdown through four regular-season games.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Breaks catchless streak
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Johnson caught two of three targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons.
Johnson logged his first targets since the season opener versus Carolina. The 6-foot-4 tight end also would have finished with one more target and catch, as he had a 28-yard catch wiped off the board by an offensive holding penalty early in the third quarter. The 6-foot-4 tight end looked like a total non-factor and was overshadowed for playing time by Foster Moreau over the last two weeks. But Johnson played a season-high 67 percent of offensive snaps compared to 57 percent for Moreau in Week 4. Neither Johnson nor Moreau has had a consistent role in the receiving game so far this season, combining for 12 total targets over four games. There's not much reason to expect that their roles will increase during their next game versus Kansas City on Monday, Oct. 7.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Zero targets again Week 3
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Johnson tallied zero targets during Sunday's 15-12 defeat against Philadelphia.
Johnson was a total non-factor in the passing game for the second week in a row. After catching an impressive toe-tap 16-yard touchdown Week 1, the fifth-year tight end has completely fallen out of the pass-catching rotation. What's worse, he appears to have been supplanted by Foster Moreau for the TE1 role, as the latter logged 40 offensive snaps Sunday compared to 28 for Johnson. The 6-foot-4 Johnson totaled 37 catches (on 59 targets) over 13 regular-season games with starting quarterback Derek Carr. However, it appears the tight-end position won't have nearly the same importance in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Johnson will look to work his way back into a more consistent role during this coming Sunday's road game against the division-rival Falcons.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: TEs to Sit
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I'm still hopeful that Johnson will make an impact this season, but he had no targets in Week 2 at Dallas and has just two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on three targets in two games. Foster Moreau remains in the mix for New Orleans at tight end, and we'll see if Taysom Hill (chest) can play this week. The Eagles have also done well against the Packers tight ends and Kyle Pitts, holding those tight ends to a combined five catches for 57 yards and no touchdowns on nine targets in two games.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Zero targets in blowout win
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Johnson had zero targets during Sunday's 44-19 win versus the Cowboys.
Johnson was not listed as New Orleans' starting tight end for the second game in a row. Instead, Foster Moreau got the start once again despite coming back from a concussion sustained in last week's win over Carolina. Neither tight end logged any targets Sunday, as quarterback Derek Carr attempted just 16 passes while throwing for 243 yards and two touchdowns to one interception. Meanwhile, Taysom Hill logged one target and three carries before exiting with a chest issue that required further evaluation at a hospital postgame. Through two games, Johnson and Moreau have now logged three and four targets, respectively. While it's too soon to make any definitive projections, it appears that tight end may not be a position that's highlighted in the offense of new coordinator Klint Kubiak. It will be worth monitoring if either Johnson or Moreau see more targets during next Sunday's home game against the Eagles.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Sleeper TEs
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Johnson will benefit with Foster Moreau (head) likely out for this game at Dallas, and I like Johnson as a low-end starter in all leagues. In Week 1 against Carolina, Johnson had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on three targets, and Moreau also scored against the Panthers. Johnson is a good streaming option, and hopefully, he continues to earn targets from Derek Carr in Week 2 and for the entire season.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Johnson will benefit with Foster Moreau (head) likely out for this game at Dallas, and I like Johnson as a low-end starter in all leagues. In Week 1 against Carolina, Johnson had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on three targets, and Moreau also scored against the Panthers. Johnson is a good streaming option, and hopefully he continues to earn targets from Derek Carr in Week 2 and for the entire season.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 1 against Carolina, and he should see an expanded role with Foster Moreau (head) injured. Johnson was one of my favorite sleepers coming into the season, and I'm excited to see what he can do with increased targets. He's worth adding for up to 10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Makes toe-tap TD grab Sunday
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Johnson gathered two of three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 47-10 victory versus the Panthers.
Johnson had one of the standout plays of the game when he made a toe-tapping 16-yard touchdown catch in the right corner of the end zone. The 6-foot-4 pass catcher actually wound up with fewer targets and receptions than fellow tight end Foster Moreau, who caught all four of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown before exiting with a head injury. Johnson totaled 34 more targets despite playing two fewer games than Moreau last season, and the former was assumed to be the TE1 heading into the season opener. Meanwhile, versatile tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill worked more as a rushing threat out of the backfield Sunday, logging five carries and two targets. Moreau's status is also now up in the air for next Sunday's road game versus Dallas. When he is healthy again, it will be worth monitoring how Moreau, Johnson and Hill are deployed under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak moving forward.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Johnson will be the traditional tight end for the Saints, and I'm excited to see what he can do in Klint Kubiak's offense. He missed most of training camp with a foot injury, but Johnson has the chance to be No. 2 in targets for New Orleans behind Chris Olave. Last season, Johnson closed the season on a high note with at least 11.8 PPR points in three of his final four games. Hopefully, that carries over to Week 1 against Carolina.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson was out for most of training camp with a foot injury, but he's ready for Week 1 and should be a top target for Derek Carr this season. New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak should lean on Johnson a lot, and he closed last season on a high note with at least 11.8 PPR points in three of his final four games. He's one of my favorite tight end sleepers this year.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Playing in preseason finale
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Johnson will play in the Saints' preseason contest against Tennessee on Sunday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Johnson began training camp on the active/PUP list while continuing to recover from the foot surgery he underwent in June. The tight end was able to return to team drills Thursday and will be able to get in some game reps during New Orleans' final exhibition Sunday. Johnson likely won't log extensive playing time in this matchup, but the snaps should help him prepare for the regular season, as he's slated to be the team's No. 1 tight end under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Returns to team drills
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Johnson (foot) participated in team drills during Thursday's practice session, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Johnson was activated from the active/PUP list Tuesday, and he returned to team drills Thursday for the first time since his mid-June foot surgery. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Sunday's preseason finale against Tennessee, but it seems as though he's on track to be available for the Saints' regular-season opener against the Panthers on Sept. 8.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Brought off PUP list
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The Saints activated Johnson (foot) from the active/PUP list Tuesday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Johnson has passed his physical and is expected to practice in some capacity Tuesday, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The veteran tight end has missed all of training camp to this point while recovering from mid-June foot surgery. Johnson likely isn't a candidate to get healthy in time for Sunday's preseason finale against the Titans, but he now has just under three weeks left to resume practicing in full ahead of New Orleans' regular-season opener against the Panthers on Sunday, Sept 8.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Spotted running
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Johnson (foot) ran on a side field at Wednesday's practice, Jeff Nowak of The Big 870 New Orleans reports.
While it's still unclear whether Johnson will be ready to play by Week 1, his quick return to physical activity after mid-June surgery at least suggests his foot injury was relatively minor and not something more serious like a Jones fracture.
