Juwan Johnson and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 1:58 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Juwan Johnson has a tough matchup when his New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers in their season opener (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Panthers allowed 171.5 passing yards per game last year, third-best in the NFL.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 24.5 (-114)

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Johnson’s Current Injury Status

  • Johnson is currently not on this week’s injury report.

Johnson’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
59 37 368 145 4 9.9

Johnson’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Johnson racked up 145 yards after the catch last season, 150th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • Last season Johnson gained 9.9 yards per reception, 95th in the NFL.
  • With 368 receiving yards on 59 targets last season, he was 107th in the NFL with 6.2 yards per target.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Panthers allowed 171.5 passing yards per game, ranking them third in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • Carolina’s pass defense ranked fourth in the NFL last year, giving up 1.1 passing TDs per game.
  • Opposing QBs threw eight picks against the Panthers a year ago (0.5 per game). The Panthers’ pass D ranked 27th in interceptions.
  • Carolina allowed 122.4 rushing yards per game last season, ranking it as the NFL’s 23rd-ranked run D.
  • Johnson and the Saints will take on the NFL’s worst run defense from a season ago (25 rushing touchdowns conceded).

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