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

Published 1:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Diontae Johnson has a difficult matchup when his Carolina Panthers meet the New Orleans Saints in their season opener (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Saints conceded 207.3 passing yards per game last year, 10th-best in the league.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
  • 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 53.5 (-114)
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Johnson’s Current Injury Status

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

Johnson’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
87 51 717 261 5 14.1

Johnson’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Johnson was 81st among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 261.
  • With 717 yards on 51 receptions, Johnson was 27th in the league with 14.1 yards per catch last year.
  • He was targeted on 87 pass attempts last year, averaging 8.2 yards per target (45th in NFL).

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Saints allowed 207.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 10th in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • New Orleans’ pass D gave up 22 passing TDs last season (1.3 per game) to rank 16th in the NFL.
  • The Saints’ defense ranked third in the league a year ago by grabbing 18 interceptions.
  • After conceding 119.9 rushing yards per game last season, New Orleans had the 22nd-ranked run defense in the league.
  • A year ago, the Saints gave up 10 rushing scores, which ranked fourth in the league.

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