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Johnson brought in three of six targets for 15 yards in the Panthers' 26-3 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. The veteran was once again a victim of circumstance, as Bryce Young threw for only 84 yards on 3.2 yards per attempt. Johnson did draw a team-high amount of targets that also matched his Week 1 total. As expected, Young sees Johnson as a reliable receiver, but the second-year quarterback's inability to get the ball downfield will continue to cap Johnson's fantasy value heading into a Week 3 road matchup against the Raiders.
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Johnson caught two of six targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 47-10 loss to the Saints. The former Steeler finished second on the Panthers in targets in his debut for the team, but Johnson was rarely on the same page with second-year QB Bryce Young. Johnson saw his numbers decline in his final two years for Pittsburgh due to erratic quarterback play, and it looks like his situation may have gotten even worse with the offseason move to Carolina. The target volume was at least mildly encouraging, and Johnson will try to do more with his looks in Week 2 against the Chargers.
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The Saints secondary, which is led by cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo, is tough, and Johnson could struggle in this matchup on the road. New Orleans was No. 8 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers in 2023, and Johnson is only worth starting in three receiver leagues in Week 1, with his value higher in PPR. We'll see how quickly he established a rapport with Bryce Young, and I'm excited about Johnson's outlook for the season. But hopefully you don't need to start him against New Orleans this week.
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Johnson caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Saturday's 31-26 preseason win over the Bills. Johnson missed time during training camp due to a groin injury and illness, so it was nice to see him get into a preseason game and build some rapport with Bryce Young. Johnson's lone catch was an important one, as it helped the Panthers convert on fourth down on an opening drive that ended in a touchdown before Carolina's starters got the rest of the day off. The former Steelers wide receiver is expected to be the top pass catcher on his new team in the regular season, which begins Sept. 8 against the Saints.
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Johnson (illness) is among the Panthers on track to see action in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bills, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Johnson missed Thursday's practice with an illness, but his name is not listed among the Panthers' players in line to sit Saturday during a contest in which the team's starters are expected to see snaps. As the coming season approaches, Johnson is poised to lead a Carolina WR corps that also includes Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 09/22 | @Las Vegas | 14 | 17.00 |
| 4 | 09/29 | Cincinnati | 7 | 12.00 |
| 5 | 10/06 | @Chicago | 12 | 15.00 |
| 6 | 10/13 | Atlanta | 8 | 12.00 |
| 7 | 10/20 | @Washington | 32 | 36.00 |
| 8 | 10/27 | @Denver | 1 | 7.00 |
| 9 | 11/03 | New Orleans | 19 | 20.00 |
| 10 | 11/10 | New York | 15 | 17.00 |
| 11 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 12 | 11/24 | Kansas City | 11 | 15.00 |
| 13 | 12/01 | Tampa Bay | 10 | 14.00 |
| 14 | 12/08 | @Philadelphia | 31 | 35.00 |
| 15 | 12/15 | Dallas | 18 | 18.00 |
| 16 | 12/22 | Arizona | 21 | 22.00 |
| 17 | 12/29 | @Tampa Bay | 10 | 14.00 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Atlanta | 8 | 12.00 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 | 2 |
| 2023 | 87 | 51 | 717 | 5 | 38 | 14.06 | 95 |
| 2022 | 147 | 86 | 882 | 0 | 45 | 10.26 | 86 |
| 2021 | 169 | 107 | 1161 | 8 | 59 | 10.85 | 160 |
| 2020 | 144 | 88 | 923 | 7 | 45 | 10.49 | 138 |
| 2019 | 92 | 59 | 680 | 5 | 31 | 11.53 | 89 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 134 | 81 | 920 | 4 | 47 | 11.36 | 108 |
| Career | 651 | 396 | 4397 | 25 | 221 | 11.10 |