The New Orleans Saints (1-4) will host the New England Patriots (3-2) in Week 6. 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 6?
Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Check back here for more updates as we get closer to game time.
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 6?
The return of Taysom Hill didn’t really take any food off of Juwan Johnson’s role plate (85.5% snap share with 26 routes run), but Spencer Rattler did.
Say what you will about New Orleans’ QB, but he knows what he likes. I think we can agree that Johnson is the fourth most talented pass catcher on this roster and Rattler simply loaded up the three names ahead of him on Sunday to get the Saints their first win (Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Rashid Shaheed combined for 71% of the targets and 82.4% of the receiving yards).
That’s going to happen.
We saw Josh Allen routinely go to a wide-open Dalton Kincaid against these Patriots on Sunday night (six catches on six targets for 108 yards), but I think it’s safe to say that not only does Rattler not impact defensive alignment in quite the same fashion as the reigning MVP, but the Bills also have inferior talent at the receiver position.
I think you probably get more this week than last, but that’s a low bar to clear. Johnson sits comfortably outside of my top 12 this week, but I would hold if at all possible: the Saints still have games against the Bears, Buccaneers, and Panthers before going on bye.
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 6
Johnson is projected to score 9.2 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 6 Weather Impact: Patriots at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 6 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
