The New Orleans Saints (0-4) will host the New York Giants (1-3) in Week 5. 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 5?
Update: Juwan Johnson is officially active today.
Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Giants and will likely be a game-time decision. Johnson missed Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury
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 5?
Riding the gravy train with Juwan Johnson was always going to work until it didn’t.
That’s not even an anti-Johnson take. It’s a Saints take.
New Orleans is a bottom-6 offense in terms of points, yards per play, net yards per pass, and goal-to-go efficiency, making them not exactly a safe haven for fantasy production of any kind.
He plays the tight end position, so catching three passes for 28 yards isn’t devastating, but he’s seen his target count drop each week and is oddly reliant on chunk plays in an offense that offers as little upside as any in the sport (17+ yard catch in all four games).
I have Johnson ranked as a fringe starter, but I do think his peak value has pretty clearly come and gone. If I roster him, I’m hoping that he can be involved enough this week for me to justify keeping him on board, with that Week 7 trip to Chicago being a spot that has my attention as a chance to sell this stock on the heels of a productive game.
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 5
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 5 Weather Impact: Giants at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
