The New Orleans Saints will visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3. 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 Juwan Johnson Playing in Week 3?
Johnson is not on the injury report and 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 Juwan Johnson in Week 3?
Did we waste too much time this summer arguing about which receiver in New Orleans would be able to overcome the QB situation and not enough evaluating a one-size position that naturally comes with a lower bar to clear in terms of impacting fantasy lineups?
Juwan Johnson had a few concentration drops early on Sunday, but Spencer Rattler kept going his way and trusted him with a contested target in the end zone.
Touchdown.
Since 2010, six times has a TE opened a season with 9+ targets in consecutive games while playing for an 0-2 team. Johnson and Jimmy Graham (2012 and 2014) account for half of those instances (the others: 2013 Brandon Myers, 2019 Greg Olsen, and 2021 TJ Hockenson).
Maybe it’s the voodoo of the Saints?
I really don’t care what it is. Until we see usage come off of his plate, I’m comfortable in assuming it’ll be there and that means top-10 status in PPR leagues. Johnson and Trey McBride are currently tied atop the TE leaderboard for longest active 5+ catch streak (four) and that level of volume is impossible to find at the position.
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 3
Johnson is projected to score 10.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnson to have 4 receptions for 41 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Saints at Seahawks
The forecast for 4:05 PM ET kickoff is 63 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
