Juwan Johnson holds position in tight end rankings for week 1

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Juwan Johnson holds position in tight end rankings for week 1
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Juwan Johnson enters the opening week of the season ranked 12th among tight ends according to Pro Football Network. Analysts adjusted his positional standing following the August injury to Jordyn Tyson. Projections indicate Johnson may see a larger share of targets due to limited competition on the Saints roster. Quarterback Shough provides historical precision in the red zone, having recorded the second-highest completion percentage among returning starters last year. Johnson caught 77 passes during the previous season, maintaining an average of 11 yards or more per catch throughout his tenure with the team. While the Saints face a defense that allowed a low completion percentage to the position last year, his potential for touchdown catches remains a focal point for his outlook in the upcoming game.

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  • Juwan Johnson ranks 12th in Pro Football Network tight end rankings for week 1.
  • Jordyn Tyson remains out following a hamstring injury sustained in August.
  • Quarterback Shough recorded a 70.6% red-zone completion rate last season.
  • Johnson secured 77 catches during the previous campaign.
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Johnson is 12th among tight ends in PFN’s Week 1 rankings, and he’s the player who moved the most positionally for me after the Jordyn Tyson news in August. Shough ranked second in red-zone completion percentage last year among returning starters.

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