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: Returns to in-game action
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Johnson failed to haul in his lone target during Sunday's 30-27 preseason loss to the Titans.
Johnson did not see extensive playing time Sunday, as he was one of the surefire starters that suited up for the Saints. His return to the playing field was ultimately the most important thing for Johnson after being sidelined for the first two exhibitions while recovering from offseason surgery. Johnson caught 37 of 59 targets for 368 yards across 13 regular-season appearances last year. He'll look to hit the ground running Week 1 against the Panthers.
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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.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Lands on PUP list ahead of camp
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The Saints placed Johnson (foot) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson remains sidelined while recovering from foot surgery relating to an issue he seemingly suffered during June minicamp. Terrell reports that updates on Johnson's recovery have been positive, but that he's expected to begin camp by working off to the side. Once cleared to practice Johnson will be eligible to come off the PUP list at any point during camp or the preseason, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for Week 1. Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill figure to handle more first-team reps while Johnson is away from the practice field, while Jesper Horsted, Tommy Hudson, Michael Jacobson and Dallin Holker could also benefit from increased opportunities.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Suiting up Sunday
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Johnson (chest) is active for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
Johnson spent some time on the sideline last Sunday in Tampa Bay due to a shoulder injury but was able to finish the contest. As the Saints kicked off Week 18 prep, he was listed as a non-participant due to a chest issue Wednesday, but he capped it with back-to-back limited sessions before entering the weekend as questionable. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that Johnson was slated to suit up, which has been confirmed upon the team posting its list of inactives. Johnson will look to keep up his recent hot streak against an Atlanta defense that has given up the sixth-most catches (90) to opposing tight ends in 16 games this season.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: On track to play
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Johnson (chest), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Johnson carries an injury designation into the regular-season finale after he sat out practice Wednesday before closing Week 18 prep with a pair of limited sessions. Though he sustained the chest injury in last week's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers, Johnson was able to return to the contest and finished with his best stat line of the season, as he hauled in eight of 12 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown. Assuming he's officially cleared ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Johnson could remain a prominent part of the passing attack with receiver Michael Thomas (knee) stuck on injured reserve and with wideout A.T. Perry (illness) and running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) both listed as questionable but uncertain to play.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Sleeper TEs
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Johnson is getting hot at the right time for the Saints and Fantasy managers with a touchdown in each of his past two games. This week, he's facing the Buccaneers, and Tampa Bay is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends this season. A tight end has scored at least 14.7 PPR points in three games in a row against the Buccaneers, and hopefully Johnson will follow suit in Week 17. Johnson is worth using as a low-end starting option in all leagues.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Manages limited practice Thursday
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Johnson (chest) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Johnson followed up Wednesday's absence from practice with some activity one day later, signifying progress through his current chest issue. He has one more session Friday to prove his health before the Saints potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. If do-it-all running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) sits out this weekend, an active Johnson could benefit from the trickle-down effect of the former's 6.6 targets per game being freed up.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: TEs to Start
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Johnson is closing the season on a tear, and hopefully he has one more great outing in him in Week 18 against Atlanta. Johnson has scored a touchdown in three games in a row, and he just had eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets at Tampa Bay in Week 17. He had four catches for 45 yards on seven targets in Week 12 at Atlanta, and I like him as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues this week. The Falcons are also No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends for the season.
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Saints' Juwan Johnson: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson might be the best player of all the waiver wire options to get this week given his recent production heading into Week 18 against Atlanta. He's scored a touchdown in three games in a row, and he just had eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets at Tampa Bay in Week 17. He had four catches for 45 yards on seven targets in Week 12 at Atlanta, and I like him as a top-10 Fantasy tight end in all leagues this week. The Falcons are also No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends.
