Juwan Johnson: A risky play for Week 7

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5 minutes agoNew Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson caught all three of his targets in Week 6 and had a season-best 48 yards rushing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He started the game with a 27-yard gain on a hit from quarterback Spencer Rattler, who filled in for the injured Derek Carr (oblique) and will likely start again in Week 7. He also had a 30-yard catch-and-run negated by an illegal shift penalty in the third quarter. With Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) out and Taysom Hill (ribs) questionable for Thursday’s game against the Denver Broncos, New Orleans will be short on experienced position players. Johnson’s deployment could then focus on route running rather than blocking, as was the case in Week 6, but he will still be a risky play this early in the week. Denver has only allowed five passing touchdowns all year (two to tight ends), limiting Johnson’s scope. Tight end streamers in deeper leagues may want to take a chance, but managers in the typical 10- or 12-team formats can put Johnson in trouble in Week 7.—Dan Stephens – RotoBaller
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