Juwan Johnson Fantasy

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson briefly left Sunday's loss to Atlanta but returned and was needed after Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) did not return after suffering their own injuries. Johnson was targeted a season-high seven times, hauling in four receptions for 45 yards. Olave and Shaheed's injuries should be monitored throughout the week, as Johnson will be a top tight end option against Detroit next Sunday should both receivers not play. The fourth-year tight end should be a hot commodity on the waiver wire this week at a thin position.

Nov. 26th • 4:46 PM

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has had a disappointing season to date, but could begin to see an uptick in usage with Michael Thomas (knee) placed on injured reserve. Johnson saw three targets in the absence of Thomas in Week 10 on a 76% snap count but failed to do much with the volume. With the tight end position growing thinner with Mark Andrews (ankle) now out of the picture, Johnson can be considered in desperation for lineups given his potential uptick in usage and Atlanta's defense surrendering the eleventh-most points per game to opposing tight ends.

Nov. 24th • 10:49 AM

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 9, just his second game back from a calf injury that held him out for three weeks. Johnson was a touchdown machine last season, scoring seven receiving touchdowns on the year. Facing a Minnesota defense that is middle of the pack against opposing tight ends, Johnson is best left on the waiver wire as his role in the offense continues to be a question mark. He is likely a touchdown-dependent option, given that the Saints have many mouths to feed offensively. Johnson can be started only in desperation as a streaming tight end in Week 10.

Nov. 10th • 2:13 PM