The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) will visit the New Orleans Saints (1-6) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Tez Johnson.
Is Tez Johnson Playing in Week 8?
Johnson is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ 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 8?
Tez Johnson has scored in consecutive games and while he’s roughly the same build as a fantasy sports researcher, he makes for a nice midseason add to your roster.
It’s unlikely that he scores every week, but he did wrap his collegiate career with a pair of 80+ catch, 10-TD seasons at Oregon. He’s averaging 17 yards per catch in his limited run this season and should have some single coverage situations to attack with plenty of attention likely to be paid toward fellow rookie Emeka Egbuka.
Egbuka is the clear WR1 in this offense, and Cade Otton holds more value than Johnson due to the position he plays, but I’ve got him just inside my top 40 at the position and ahead of the other fill-in options on this roster.
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 8
Johnson is projected to score 11.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnson to have 4 receptions for 45 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 8 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Saints
Since the Saints play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 8 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
