Fantasy Player Profile
@DAL: #23 vs opposing WR - 33.40 FPA
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| 1 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Outlook muddled by signings
Johnson (ribs) will have to compete with free-agent signee Russell Gage and the returning Breshad Perriman (abdomen) for snaps behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (knee) in 2022, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson posted seven tallies of at least three receptions during the 2021 season and added another five grabs during the Buccaneers' two-game playoff run. The second-year wideout undoubtedly made strides while logging 38 more targets and 328 more snaps than in his rookie 2020 campaign, but the signing of Gage gives him some more experienced competition. The former Falcons wideout produced a 138-1,556-8 line across the last two seasons alone, and in addition to Gage, Johnson also will have to…read more
Published: Sun, Apr 3 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up rib injury
Johnson sustained a rib injury during Sunday's divisional-round game against the Rams, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Before he exited in the second half, Johnson gathered in three of six targets for 15 yards. With the second-year wide receiver sidelined, Cyril Grayson (hamstring) and Breshad Perriman (hip) inactive and Chris Godwin (knee) on injured reserve, the Buccaneers are down to Mike Evans, Scotty Miller and John Brown at the position.
Published: Sun, Jan 23 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in playoff opener
Johnson corralled two of three targets for 30 yards Sunday in the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in the wild-card round.
Analysis: Johnson should be locked into a regular role in three-receiver sets for the rest of the postseason, but the second-year wideout is a clear tertiary option in the passing game behind Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski at this stage. If Cyril Grayson (hamstring) is able to make it back for the divisional round, Johnson's path to consistent targets could become more blocked.
Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Modest receiving yardage in finale
Johnson secured five of seven targets for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 41-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout was certainly busy, tying with Mike Evans for second on the team in targets behind Rob Gronkowski. However, Johnson averaged just 4.4 yards per catch, leading to a decidedly underwhelming fantasy day. Despite the modest output, it's worth noting Johnson logged one more target and as many catches as veteran Breshad Perriman, so he should be expected to enjoy a solid role in the air attack once again versus the Eagles in Sunday's wild-card matchup.
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Four grabs in win
Johnson brought in four of six targets for 50 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-24 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson logged 49 snaps (66 percent) from scrimmage and put together a solid line overall after not seeing any passes come his way across 36 snaps in the Week 16 win over the Panthers a week earlier. The second-year wideout is set to serve as no less than the No. 3 receiver for Week 18 and the postseason, as Antonio Brown's forthcoming departure from the team removes another obstacle for playing time. Additionally, given Johnson outpaced veteran Breshad Perriman by 38 snaps Sunday, it's…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked in Week 16
Johnson logged 36 snaps from scrimmage but did not see a target during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson didn't see a single one of Tom Brady's 30 throws despite the absence of multiple pass-catching options for the Bucs. It's difficult to gauge what his prospects might be in Week 17 against the Jets, a contest that Mike Evans may also have to sit out due to his placement in the COVID-19 protocols Monday.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to fill in for Godwin
Johnson is expected to serve as the primary replacement for Chris Godwin (knee) in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tampa Bay will get Antonio Brown back from a lengthy absence due to an ankle sprain and a suspension, but the losses of Godwin for the season and Mike Evans (hamstring) for at least Week 16 should open up more snaps at receiver for the likes of Johnson, Scotty Miller and Justin Watson. Considering Johnson had already been playing 60-plus percent of the Bucs' offensive snaps in all but one of the team's last eight games, he's likely a better bet than Miller and Watson to absorb the larger…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 6:33am by Rotowire.com
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Steps up for injured starters
Johnson had four receptions (seven targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 9-0 loss to New Orleans.
Analysis: The Buccaneers lost wideouts Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (knee) early in this contest, opening the door for Johnson to see an expanded role in the passing game. The 2020 fifth-round draft pick had seen 60 percent or more of the offensive snaps in six of the Bucs' last seven contests, but he averaged just 2.3 receptions and 19.6 yards per game over that stretch of games. Johnson and fellow wideout Scotty Miller (2-18-0) may see increased usage against the Panthers next Sunday if…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 10:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs over 49 snaps
Johnson secured all three of his targets for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 33-27 overtime win over the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: A week after logging just nine snaps in a win over the Falcons, Johnson bumped all the way up to 49 plays from scrimmage, the highest total among Tampa Bay wideouts behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Johnson parlayed the opportunity into his best catch total since Week 10, but his modest yardage still made it a forgettable fantasy day. With Scotty Miller a healthy scratch Sunday, Johnson appears to be firmly ahead of the Bowling Green product on the depth chart and could continue as the No. 3…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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One grab in Week 13 win
Johnson brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson logged only nine snaps from scrimmage, placing him second among the Bucs wide receivers behind Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. The fact he outpaced Scotty Miller by five plays would seem to indicate Johnson still is ahead of him on the depth chart as the de facto No. 4 receiver while Antonio Brown (suspension/ankle) is out, but with Breshad Perriman recording just one reception across 59 snaps himself Sunday in the No. 3 role, it's possible Johnson ascends back into that spot.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 6:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Another one-catch tally
Johnson secured his only target for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: He logged a robust 48 snaps despite Scotty Miller's return from injured reserve, but Johnson once again came up nearly empty while filling the No. 3 receiver role in place of Antonio Brown (ankle). The second-year wideout appears destined to take a hit to his playing time as soon as a Week 13 road battle against the Falcons, either because of Miller eating into his snaps or Brown returning to action.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to one catch in win
Johnson brought in one of three targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 30-10 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Analysis: Johnson was quiet despite the continued absence of Antonio Brown (ankle), and his sparse targets were discouraging considering he logged a healthy 73 percent snap share (57 snaps). The second-year wideout has enjoyed occasional spikes in production, but he'll head into a Week 12 matchup against the Colts with just a 4-25 line over his last pair of contests.
Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 9:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in defeat
Johnson secured three of five targets for 17 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-19 loss to Washington on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout once again filled the No. 3 receiver role with Antonio Brown (ankle) out of action and logged 33 snaps (69 percent) from scrimmage. Johnson was able to parlay that opportunity into his third straight multi-reception game, but he's been under 20 yards in two of those contests. If Brown remains out for the Week 11 Monday night contest against the Giants, Johnson should operate in a similar capacity.
Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid effort in divisional loss
Johnson secured five of six targets for 65 yards in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout drew his second straight assignment as the No. 3 receiver with Antonio Brown (ankle) sidelined, and Johnson was notably busier than while filling the same role in a Week 7 blowout win over the Bears. Johnson checked in second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon behind Chris Godwin while extending a recent trend of snagging almost every ball thrown his way. Factoring in Sunday's performance, Johnson has now hauled in 10 of the 11 targets he's…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 5:19am by Rotowire.com
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Set for No. 3 receiver duties again
Johnson is set to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver Sunday against the Saints with Antonio Brown (ankle) once again inactive.
Analysis: While spelling Brown in Week 7 against the Bears, Johnson logged a season-high 47 snaps but was targeted just twice, parlaying both looks into catches totaling 16 yards. The second-year wideout will have a second straight opportunity to run directly behind starters Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and given how frequently vexing the matchup against Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore often has been for Evans in particular, Johnson could be set to draw more of Tom Brady's attention than he did…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes use of two opportunities
Johnson brought in both targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout logged a hefty 49 snaps overall, good for a 67 percent share. However, Johnson saw the bulk of Tom Brady's attention diverted to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who accounted for 14 of the quarterback's 20 completions, 187 of his 211 yards and all four of his touchdown passes. With Antonio Brown (ankle) potentially back for a Week 8 road battle against the Saints, Johnson figures to see his time on the field dwindle from Sunday's level before long.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Should help replace Antonio Brown
Johnson is expected to serve as the Buccaneers' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson went without a target while logging his second-lowest snap share (16 percent) in the team's Week 6 win over Philadelphia, but a larger role should be on the horizon after Antonio Brown (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's contest. Beyond starters Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, the only other healthy receiver on the roster is Jaelon Darden, who appears more likely to contribute as a return man rather than on offense. That leaves Johnson as the most obvious candidate to join Evans and Godwin…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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No targets in Week 6 win
Johnson did not log a target over 12 snaps in the Buccaneers' 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.
Analysis: The reserve second-year wideout couldn't crack the stat sheet after posting a solid 3-42 line in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Given the healthy talent at receiver in front of him, Johnson's production will likely remain volatile on a week-to-week basis unless multiple injuries strike the position.
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back with three grabs
Johnson brought in all three of his targets for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 45-17 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout got blanked in Week 4 after an encouraging 3-63 line in Week 3 against the Rams while Antonio Brown was on the reserve-COVID-19 list, so it was encouraging to see him reemerge to an extent Sunday. Johnson has seven receptions for 110 yards through five games this season after logging 12 receptions across 14 contests as a rookie, and he should continue seeing sporadic complementary opportunities as the No. 4 wideout while Scotty Miller (toe) remains sidelined.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 9:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in Week 4 win
Johnson failed to come up with either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 19-17 win over the Patriots on Sunday night. He also returned one kickoff for 10 yards.
Analysis: A week after producing an encouraging 3-63 line against the Rams in a Week 3 loss, Johnson came up empty even with Scotty Miller (toe) on injured reserve. Antonio Brown's return from a one-game absence due to a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list and bad weather helped play a part in Johnson's downturn. His role seems unlikely to increase versus the Dolphins in Week 5.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 10:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid showing in loss
Johnson secured three of six targets for 63 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-24 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout was afforded an expanded opportunity with Antonio Brown (reserve/COVID-19) sidelined, and he came through in impressive fashion with a career-best receiving yardage total. Johnson's tally in that category also was good for third on the Buccaneers behind only Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, making it an all-around encouraging performance in a disappointing afternoon from a team perspective. Johnson even outpaced the more experienced Scotty Miller in snaps by a narrow 34-32…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Records first catch of season
Johnson secured one of two targets for five yards across 17 snaps from scrimmage during the Buccaneers' 48-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Through two games, Johnson has logged three targets overall, and he could be set for a nice bump in opportunity in a Week 3 showdown against the Rams. With Antonio Brown being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, there's a strong chance the veteran wideout misses at least the game versus Los Angeles, a development that would elevate Johnson to No. 4 receiver status, at minimum. It's also likely Johnson could essentially share No. 3 duties with Scotty Miller in such a scenario,…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 10:40pm by Rotowire.com
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No catches in opener
Johnson failed to come up with his only target during the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.
Analysis: The second-year wideout logged just three snaps from scrimmage, so the lack of action on offense was unsurprising. Johnson's empty stat line could unfortunately be par from the course for him on many weeks while the top wideout trio of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Antonio Brown is healthy.
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Another solid showing Saturday
Johnson secured both of his targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-16 preseason win over the Texans on Saturday night.
Analysis: The second-year wideout posted his second straight two-reception tally of the preseason and finished with five catches overall across three exhibition games. Johnson appears to be on solid footing to start making inroads into some No. 4 receiver snaps as the coming season unfolds, reps he'd presumably be sharing with Scotty Miller and, perhaps to a lesser extent, rookie Jaelon Darden. Johnson's first chance to start carving out a bigger role comes in the Week 1 battle against the Cowboys on…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 5:52am by Rotowire.com
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Pair of grabs in preseason loss
Johnson secured two of three targets for 21 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night.
Analysis: The second-year wideout is fighting to carve out a bigger role in 2021 after seeing action in 14 games last season, and he's currently in position to potentially eat into some of Scotty Miller's No. 4 receiver snaps as the season unfolds. Johnson also brought in one of two targets for 11 yards in the exhibition opener against the Bengals and has done more with his three catches than Miller has with his trio of grabs over the first two preseason games. Johnson may have an extended opportunity to…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 8:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Tuesday
Johnson returned to practice Tuesday after a false positive COVID-19 test result, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The second-year wideout and safety Antoine Winfield both produced what now appear to have been false positives on Sunday, leading to both missing Monday's session. Johnson was active Tuesday, however, with Vitali noting that he got "quite a bit of work" in and made a particularly impressive catch on a Tom Brady pass in one of the day's 11-on-11 periods. Having produced a 12-169-12 line over 265 offensive snaps as a rookie, Johnson could have a slightly clearer path to more playing time this…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 28 at 6:12am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Super Bowl LV win
Johnson failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs during Super Bowl LV on Sunday.
Analysis: Unlike the divisional-round and NFC Championship Game wins over the Saints and Packers, Johnson was unable to make an appearance on the stat sheet Sunday. However, the rookie did record one reception for double-digit yardage in four of the five games leading into Super Bowl LV, and he finished the regular campaign with 12 catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns. The 22-year-old was unsurprisingly buried on the depth chart for most of his first pro season, particularly after Antonio Brown was…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 8 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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Key role in NFC title game
Johnson secured one of two targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: The rookie made another one of his trademark contested catches on a Tom Brady bullet in the second half, but it was the one ball he didn't bring in that was arguably even more prominent. Facing a third-and-4 with 1:46 remaining and trying to preserve a five-point lead, Brady surprisingly targeted Johnson on a right-to-left crossing route. Johnson got some separation from the trailing Kevin King, which caused the latter to grab hold of the wideout's undershirt and draw a critical pass…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 25 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Could see additional run Sunday
Johnson could benefit from expanded opportunity in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Packers with Antonio Brown (knee) ruled out for the contest, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie logged 15 snaps in Sunday's divisional-round win over the Saints with Brown spending the majority of the second half on the sideline, with his one reception an impressive 15-yard grab on third down. Johnson was able to get a fair amount of experience during the regular season despite recording just 12 catches, logging 265 snaps from scrimmage over 14 games. Tom Brady showed some trust in Johnson in the red zone as well, with four of the 2020 fifth-round pick's 17 targets coming in…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 23 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Makes acrobatic catch in win
Johnson secured his only target for a 15-yard reception in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie's one grab stood out, as Johnson exhibited excellent control, getting in near-parallel position to the ground while making a difficult catch away from his body and then maintaining a secure grasp of the ball as he went down. Johnson logged 15 snaps overall while helping fill in for Antonio Brown, who appeared to spend large portions of the second half on the sideline with what was later labeled as a knee issue. If Brown is limited again or ruled out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 18 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in season-ending win
Johnson brought in one of two targets for a 16-yard reception in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie saw some opportunities with Mike Evans (knee) exiting the game for good in the first quarter, a development that allowed Johnson to make an appearance on the stat sheet for the second straight week. Johnson was considered a steal as a fifth-round selection last April after a productive college career, but the wealth of talent ahead of him -- which was augmented by the mid-season acquisition of Antonio Brown -- conspired to keep the former Golden Gopher near the bottom of the depth…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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Splash play on only catch
Johnson secured his only target for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday.
Analysis: Multiple seldom-used players were utilized in the blowout win, with Johnson getting in on the fun courtesy of a career-high 35-yard grab. Johnson's splash play could potentially be a harbinger of what's to come Week 17, a divisional contest against the Falcons in which the playoff-bound Bucs may rest some front-line players if they're able to get out to a comfortable lead.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked on stat sheet
Johnson failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie once again saw minimal involvement, failing to bring in his only target for the third time in the last five games. Johnson has actually been active in every game since Week 3, but he hasn't recorded a catch since Week 9 against the Saints. With so many talented and healthy wideouts in front of him, the 2020 fifth-round pick figures to continue toiling in anonymity during a Week 16 matchup versus the Lions on Saturday afternoon.
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Another quiet day in loss
Johnson failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie came up empty for the third straight game, not necessarily a surprising development considering the wealth of healthy pass-catching talent in front of him. Johnson logged just five snaps overall, and that level of involvement figures to remain the norm unless multiple injuries strike the Buccaneers' receiving corps.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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Catchless for consecutive game
Johnson didn't receive a target in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Johnson is now operating as the No. 5 receiver with Chris Godwin healthy and Antonio Brown on board. The rookie out of Minnesota logged fewer than 10 snaps on offense for a third straight week and didn't record a reception for a second straight game.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked in Week 10 win
Johnson failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie played just nine snaps from scrimmage overall, not entirely surprising considering the Buccaneers' receiving corps was at full health. Johnson was overthrown by Tom Brady on his one target, and he now has logged just two targets in the pair of contests Antonio Brown has played in thus far.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in sole target in loss
Johnson secured his only target for 11 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.
Analysis: The rookie unsurprisingly filled a minor role, logging just six snaps from scrimmage and coming in last in targets among players who received at least one look from Tom Brady. Johnson has slipped down to No. 5 on the wideout depth chart with the arrival of Antonio Brown, so his level of participation moving forward could be similarly modest.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in win
Johnson brought in both his targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday night.
Analysis: Johnson took a formidable hit from the Giants' Logan Ryan on his second and final catch of the night, a 20-yard grab that took the ball down to New York's 42-yard line on a drive that would culminate in a go-ahead touchdown grab by Mike Evans. The rookie played on exactly 50.0 percent of the snaps overall and was able to post his third multi-reception tally of the last four games in the process. However, the 2020 fifth-round pick could well be in for a notable decline in opportunity beginning…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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Extra opportunities likely Week 8
Johnson could be in line for an expanded role Monday against the Giants with Chris Godwin (finger) set to miss the contest, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Johnson has had an interesting rookie season, one that saw him inactive for the first two games of the campaign, target-less for the subsequent pair of contests and in the end zone twice on just seven catches over the last three. He was at his busiest in Week 5 against the Bears -- one of three games Godwin has already missed this season -- posting a 4-61 line on six targets. Johnson may not see the same volume versus New York, but he should slot into the No. 3 receiver role with Scotty Miller…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone again
Johnson secured both his targets for four yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie is starting to demonstrate a knack for making excellent use of his relatively sparse opportunities, as he now has a pair of touchdown grabs on a combined three receptions over the last two games. On Sunday, Johnson found the end zone from a yard out with 3:08 remaining to put an exclamation point on the lopsided win for the Buccaneers. While his recent fantasy production is encouraging to an extent, the outlook for Johnson isn't too bright moving forward, considering Antonio Brown's…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Maximizes one catch
Johnson hauled in his only target for a seven-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie didn't have anywhere near the same role as in a Week 5 loss to the Bears that Chris Godwin and Justin Watson missed due to hamstring and chest injuries, respectively. However, Johnson cashed in his one opportunity to touch the ball. The 2020 fifth-round pick should continue to see sporadic opportunity throughout his first pro campaign, but he'll have a weekly uphill battle for Tom Brady's attention whenever the rest of the team's pass-catching corps is healthy.
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in extended action
Johnson secured four of six targets for 61 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
Analysis: The rookie finally had a chance to see some targets come his way, and he made good use of the opportunity overall. Johnson led the Buccaneers in receptions and receiving yardage for the night, with the highlight of his performance a 35-yard grab late in the first quarter on the Buccaneers' only touchdown drive. Johnson saw extended snaps as a result of the absences of Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest), but the accounting he gave of himself could certainly earn him additional…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 9:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play key role Week 5
Johnson could be in line for No. 3 receiver duties at minimum in Thursday's Week 5 game against the Bears with Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest) sidelined, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie already logged 25 snaps in Week 4 against the Chargers, although he didn't see a target. That's likely to change Thursday, even if Evans, who's reportedly going to test out his gimpy ankle in pregame warmups, and Miller, who's expected to play through groin and ankle injuries, both suit up. Smith identifies Johnson as the most likely to serve as the No. 3 wideout in such a scenario, and if Evans can't go, the 2020 fifth-round pick could conceivably find himself in a starting role in…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Could see expanded opportunity
Johnson is in line for an expanded role in Sunday's Week 4 home tilt against the Chargers with Chris Godwin (hamstring) already ruled out and Scotty Miller (hip/groin) listed as questionable, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Laine reports coach Bruce Arians noted he expects Johnson to step into a bigger role after being active for the first time in Week 3 but not logging a target. The 2020 fifth-round pick has had a slow start to his pro career after missing time at the start of training camp with what was described as a soft-tissue injury, but he's since had over a month to get acquainted with the offense. Johnson wouldn't project to serve as any higher than the No. 4 receiver if Miller is able to suit up, but he…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 8:41pm by Rotowire.com
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No targets in Week 3 win
Johnson logged 21 snaps in Sunday's 28-10 win over the Broncos but did not see a target.
Analysis: Johnson was active for the first time as a pro, but even with Justin Watson (shoulder) sidelined for Sunday's contest, the rookie didn't see a pass come his way. First-time active status was a step in the right direction for the fifth-round pick, but it remains to be seen if he'll have another opportunity to take the field in a Week 4 home matchup against the Chargers.
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Active in Week 3
Johnson is active for the first time in his NFL career for Sunday's Week 3 tilt against the Broncos, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie still is buried down the depth chart, but he'll get his first chance to don a uniform on game day with Justin Watson (shoulder) out of action Sunday. Johnson will have an uphill battle for targets with Chris Godwin back on the field after missing Week 2 with a concussion, and the likes of Mike Evans, Scotty Miller and potentially Jaydon Mickens also ahead of him in the pecking order at receiver.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch against Panthers
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Johnson will be a healthy scratch for a second straight game to begin his NFL career. The Minnesota product posted an 86-1,318-13 line in his senior collegiate season, so while there's potential in the future, he may need more time to develop.
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out Week 1
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 tilt against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick missed time early in camp due to injury and therefore is still behind the curve on learning the offense. With Mike Evans (hamstring) also managing to garner active status Sunday, Johnson's chances of suiting up fell even further. The Buccaneers opted to keep the more experienced Jaydon Mickens, who can also help on special teams, active as the No. 5 receiver versus New Orleans.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Avoids injury report
Johnson (undisclosed) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Johnson was plagued by an undisclosed injury throughout much of training camp, but he now looks on track for Sunday's season opener in New Orleans. The rookie fifth-round pick is listed behind Justin Watson as a backup to Mike Evans (hamstring) on the Buccaneers' unofficial depth chart, and as the overall co-No.5 receiver overall alongside Jaydon Mickens.
Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Out of practice again
Johnson (undisclosed) was held out of practice Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Bruce Arians said Johnson is dealing with the same injury that caused him to miss the first week of practice. Arians hasn't elaborated on the nature of the injury, but he did note that the rookie wideout has "missed a ton" of practice time. Johnson appears unlikely to emerge ahead of Scotty Miller and Justin Watson in a competition for the No. 3 receiver job.
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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Trying to make up for lost time
Johnson, who didn't participate in his first training camp practice until Wednesday due to what was described as a "soft=tissue" injury, has started to make an impression with his route running, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick is naturally way behind the curve, with coach Bruce Arians noting Johnson has "missed a ton." However, the fact he's now been able practice three days in a row certainly helps ignite the process of making up ground, and Johnson apparently caught Arians' eye in Thursday's session with a good grab on an inside-out route. In addition to the catching up he needs to do on mastering the Buccaneers' complex offensive scheme, Johnson also has his work cut out for him in…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Resumes practicing
Johnson (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Bruce Arians said the young wideout "missed a ton" of work the past week, but Arians also mentioned that Johnson had a standout play on an inside-out route during Thursday's session. The rookie fifth-round pick is expected to battle Scotty Miller and Justin Watson for the Bucs' No. 3 receiver job, albeit with Miller shaping up as the early favorite.
Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with injury
Johnson didn't practice Thursday due to a "soft-tissue injury", Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: In the early stages of training camp, the Buccaneers likely are being cautious with the rookie fifth-rounder. Johnson has a tough path to snaps and targets in a receiving corps composed of Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard. Having said that, Johnson may flash occasionally in 2020 if he can build a rapport with Tom Brady. In his last two collegiate seasons at Minnesota, Johnson averaged 15.2 YPC and 9.9 YPT.
Published: Thu, Aug 13 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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