Johnson logged the Saints' second-most targets behind No. 1 wideout Chris Olave (nine), even though the latter was forced out during the third quarter with a concussion and did not return for the remainder of the game. Wideout Rashid Shaheed also sustained a thigh injury that forced him to exit during the second quarter. With Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, it appears that the 6-foot-3 tight end was the next-best option in New Orleans' pass-catching depth chart. Johnson also recorded season highs in both targets and receiving yards, though he still finished with fewer receiving yards than Olave (114), versatile tight end Taysom Hill (55) and running back Alvin Kamara (50). Should Olave and Shaheed miss time as a result of their injuries, then Johnson's production could benefit moving forward.
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Tallies seven targets in loss
Johnson logged the Saints' second-most targets behind No. 1 wideout Chris Olave (nine), even though the latter was forced out during the third quarter with a concussion and did not return for the remainder of the game. Wideout Rashid Shaheed also sustained a thigh injury that forced him to exit during the second quarter. With Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, it appears that the 6-foot-3 tight end was the next-best option in New Orleans' pass-catching depth chart. Johnson also recorded season highs in both targets and receiving yards, though he still finished with fewer receiving yards than Olave (114), versatile tight end Taysom Hill (55) and running back Alvin Kamara (50). Should Olave and Shaheed miss time as a result of their injuries, then Johnson's production could benefit moving forward.
Scores first TD of 2023
Johnson caught a three-yard touchdown pass thrown by Taysom Hill. The touchdown was Johnson's first of the season and gave the Saints a 24-17 lead with 11:05 to play. Neither team scored again, so it held up as the game-winning score. Johnson hasn't reached 40 receiving yards in any of his five appearances this season, but he scored seven touchdowns in 2022 and will look to get back into the end zone in Week 10 against the Vikings.
Expected back Week 8
Johnson has missed the Saints' last four games after suffering the calf injury during pregame warmups ahead of the team's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. While he's been sidelined, the Saints have rotated Foster Moreau, Taysom Hill and Jimmy Graham at tight end, but Johnson will most likely settle in atop the depth chart once healthy. Considering Johnson hasn't practiced in any capacity since suffering the injury, the Saints may want to see him turn in a full session or two before clearing him to play at Indianapolis.
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2023 Regular Season
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receiving
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Date
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Opp
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Result
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REC
|
TGTS
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TDS
|
LNG
|
YAC
|
1/7
|
W 48-17
|
3
|
3
|
40
|
13.3
|
0
|
20
|
25
|
|
12/31
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W 23-13
|
8
|
12
|
90
|
11.3
|
1
|
32
|
44
|
|
12/21
|
L 22-30
|
4
|
7
|
48
|
12
|
1
|
20
|
19
|
|
12/17
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W 24-6
|
2
|
2
|
38
|
19
|
1
|
23
|
2
|
|
12/10
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W 28-6
|
2
|
3
|
10
|
5
|
0
|
7
|
0
|
|
12/3
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L 28-33
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
11/26
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L 15-24
|
4
|
7
|
45
|
11.3
|
0
|
23
|
12
|
|
11/12
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L 19-27
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1
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
|
11/5
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W 24-17
|
5
|
5
|
29
|
5.8
|
1
|
14
|
9
|
|
10/29
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W 38-27
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
5
|
0
|
|
9/24
|
L 17-18
|
2
|
4
|
12
|
6
|
0
|
7
|
7
|
|
9/18
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W 20-17
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2
|
3
|
13
|
6.5
|
0
|
8
|
8
|
|
9/10
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W 16-15
|
3
|
5
|
36
|
12
|
0
|
27
|
19
|
|
Regular Season Totals |
37
|
59
|
368
|
8.4
|
4
|
32
|
145
|