Juwan Johnson struggles in first half for Saints in Week 1 matchup

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Juwan Johnson struggles in first half for Saints in Week 1 matchup
Summary

Juwan Johnson is active for the New Orleans Saints in their Week 1 game but has yet to make an impact. Despite being targeted early, he did not catch any passes in the first half. Quarterback Tyler Shough struggled with accuracy, completing 10 of 22 passes for 85 yards and throwing an interception, which hampered team offensive movement. Johnson’s lack of targets raises concerns, especially as teammate Noah Fant received three targets. The second half will be crucial for Johnson to increase his involvement and performance.

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  • Juwan Johnson is currently active and healthy for the Saints.
  • He did not catch any passes in the first half.
  • Tyler Shough struggled, with 10 completed passes on 22 attempts.
  • Noah Fant received more targets than Johnson in the first half.
  • Johnson's future production may depend on Shough's performance.
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Juwan Johnson is supposed to be one of the most reliable targets this season for the New Orleans Saints. He’s a talented and athletic tight end coming off a career year. He was supposed to be a proven fantasy football contributor as well as a safety blanket for Tyler Shough. There’s still plenty of time […] The post Is Juwan Johnson Playing Today? Why Saints’ TE Isn’t Doing Anything in Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

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