The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Juwan Johnson.
Is Johnson Playing in Week 12?
Johnson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Saints’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Johnson in Week 12?
In Weeks 9-10, Juwan Johnson showed off a nice connection with Tyler Shough and with a passing script forecasted and a limited number of mouths to feed, what’s to stop us from considering him a viable low-end TE1 for the rest of the way?
He turned 40 routes into seven catches, 123 yards, and a pair of scores over those two games (road contests against the Rams and Panthers). If he continues to get one target for every five routes, he’s going to be a PPR asset by way of efficiency, but the touchdown equity was good to see.
Without scores, I think he can still flirt with enough production to justify starting him and if the scoring streak can sustain, we are looking at a nice DFS piece in a spot where few are looking.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Johnson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Johnson is projected to score 9.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnson to have 3 receptions for 35 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Falcons at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
