Johnson hauled in four of six targets for 41 yards during Sunday's 30-26 defeat against the Bengals.
Johnson recorded a career high in receptions with starting wideouts Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Chris Olave (concussion) all sidelined with injuries Week 6. The 6-foot-4 tight end finished third on the team in targets behind running back Alvin Kamara (nine) and wide receiver Marquez Callaway (seven). Johnson also played 56 of New Orleans' 72 offensive snaps compared to just 23 and 16 snaps for fellow tight ends J.P. Holtz and Adam Trautman, respectively. While Olave did clear the protocol for head injuries Monday, Johnson could see yet another prominent target share if Thomas and/or Landry remain out Thursday against the Cardinals. Also, fellow tight end Trautman is dealing with an ankle injury.