Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

Diontae Johnson Disappoints in Big Loss against the Saints

By Shane Hallam | Updated on Sun, 08 Sep 2024, 4:52 PM EDT
Diontae Johnson Headshot

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson was only able to bring in two of his six targets for 19 yards in the Panthers 47-10 loss against the New Orleans Saints. He was second on the team in targets behind rookie Xavier Legette.

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

The entire Panthers offense was a mess in this game, getting behind early and never able to bounce back.

QB Bryce Young threw the ball 30 times, but he only completed 13 passes in the entire game. Johnson is a WR who requires volume to produce in PPR, and the Panthers passing game just isn't a volume unit right now.

Young looks to still be developing as he had a few passes to Johnson off the mark, unable to be caught.

For Johnson to be a startable WR3, he will need the Panthers offense to be better to extend drives allowing for more targets and potential scores.

The Panthers draw the Chargers next week, who did have a weak secondary last year that could be exploited. It is a  nice bounce back spot for Johnson, but trusting the Panthers offense for fantasy moving forward is a poor decision.

It might be best to wait until they show anything moving forward before trusting in Johnson again.

Shane Hallam Author Image
Shane Hallam, Writer
Shane has over 20 years of experience creating content and playing every fantasy football format including redraft, dynasty, devy, IDP, and more. He is a multi-year winner of $500 dynasty leagues on the FFPC and utilizes deep film and scheme study to enhance his fantasy performance.
Pass Rate Over Expected Data - Week 16

Pass Rate Over Expected Data - Week 16

9:37pm EST 12/24/24

Pass rate over expected for and against data for all 32 teams. Find out which teams want to air it out and which want to run the rock. Useful information when making start/sit decisions, waiver-wire moves, and trades.

Read More »
Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

1:12pm EST 12/24/24

Jalen McMillan keeps scoring fantasy points. That makes him a waiver wire target, whether you need him or not. And the Arizona backfield looks interesting ...

Read More »
IDP Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17

11:56pm EST 12/23/24

Kwity Paye has rushed well lately and now gets the Giants. An undrafted rookie safety keeps scoring fantasy points in Carolina. Plus more waiver options.

Read More »
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »
THE 2024 ROOKIE GUIDE IS HERE! UPDATED POST-DRAFT
Trade Values • Model Scores • Analytics • Sleepers • Busts & More