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Basic StatsDiontae Johnson's Basic Stats

Diontae Johnson
ADP: 7.8
Bye: 6
Experience: 4 Yr(s)
Age: 27.2
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 183
40 Time: 4.53
Speed Score: 83.30
SPARQx (Rank): 95.30 (23%)
Burst Score (Rank): 118.50 (35%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.54 (17%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 9.74 (7%)

Diontae Johnson's Weekly Outlook

Week 3 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
0 0 0 0
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.4 46 0.4 7

Diontae Johnson's 2023 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#45 Wide Receiver

112.6 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
7.8 70.2 802.8 5.1 2 0.9

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsDiontae Johnson's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Assuming Johnson doesn’t catch zero TDs again in 2023, he should bounce back to form and be the No. 1 WR in this run-heavy Steelers offense.

He’s been the team leader in targets in each of the last three seasons and will provide fantasy managers with a safe weekly floor.

What We Learned Last Year
  • Johnson entered the 2022 season fresh off a WR8 overall finish in PRR and a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension.
  • Unfortunately, the former third-round pick took a step back in 2022, finishing as the WR28 overall in PPR with a meager 10.6 points per game.
  • Many of his fantasy woes were due to the simple fact that he didn’t catch a single TD.
  • Johnson only managed four weekly finishes as a WR3 or better in PPR last year.
  • Among 30 WRs who received 100+ targets in 2022, Johnson ranked 26th in PFF receiving grade.
  • But to Johnson’s credit, his lack of success wasn’t all on him. QBs Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett didn’t exactly help. Johnson ranked dead last in passer rating when targeted (61.2) among WRs who saw 100+ targets last year.
  • Still, Johnson led the Steelers in targets (147), target share (26.8%), and receptions (85).
  • Despite the end zone woes, he recorded a historically strong zero-TD season. Among NFL WRs in the Super Bowl era who caught nary a receiving TD in a season, Johnson’s 2022 campaign ranks first in PPR points (180.7) and targets (147), third in receiving yards (882), and sixth in PPR points per game (10.63).
What to Expect in 2023
  • Johnson is an obvious positive regression candidate that should probably catch a few TDs in 2023 and still be the top dog in the Steelers’ passing game.
  • The wrinkle in his outlook is that the Steelers ranked 27th in pass rate following their bye week last year, and that’s when the offense saw its greatest success.
  • If OC Matt Canada sticks with that plan, Johnson’s target volume may dip and lower his overall fantasy ceiling.
  • On top of that, Johnson’s value will be somewhat at the mercy of the development of QB Kenny Pickett. If he can make greater strides in his development, Johnson should be a fine high-floor WR3/flex option in 2023 with room for WR2 upside.

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4:43pm EDT 9/18/23

Diontae Johnson headed to IR

The Steelers announced on Monday that WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) is being placed on IR. The veteran wideout will now miss at least the next 4 games of the season. Johnson sustained this injury during the second half of Week 1 vs. the 49ers and didn't return to the contest. He also hadn't participated in practice at any point this week leading up to the Steelers' Week 2 primetime game vs. the Browns. Without Johnson in tow, the Steelers will look to see increased efforts from WRs Allen Robinson and Calvin Austin. Neither player is worth considering in most 10 or 12-team formats, though they are decent speculative deeper league adds. Expect to see a small bump in responsibility for TE Pat Freiermuth to supplement Johnson's contributions as a lower aDOT player in the Steelers' offense.

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Steelers WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday night's game vs. the Browns. Insider Gerry Dulac reported earlier this week that Johnson is expected to miss four weeks, although he hasn't been placed on IR. That means the Steelers think Johnson has a chance to be back before four weeks. WR George Pickens was added to the injury report on Saturday with a hamstring and limited in practice. But he has no game designation, so he's expected to play vs. Cleveland. Pickens, Allen Robinson, and Calvin Austin will be Pittsburgh's top three WRs with Johnson out.

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Diontae Johnson, WR PIT
Dynasty MVP 86.1
Position Rank #52 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
287
447
733
Dynasty Write-up
Johnson hit 80 catches for the third straight season, but he wasn’t a fantasy difference-maker alongside QBs Kenny Pickett and Mitch Trubisky. Pittsburgh extended Johnson last August, keeping him under team control through the 2024 season.
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