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Productive day in loss Johnson compiled eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 81 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-25 loss to Southern Methodist.

Impact Johnson had his biggest game since the opener, reeling in a season-high eight grabs on a season-high 10 targets. Johnson only saw three targets last week, and this is just the third time this season he's topped 40 yards. Still, he remains a fixture - albeit a touch streaky - of this Panthers' passing game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Youngstown State Johnson compiled three receptions (on five targets) for 18 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 73-17 victory over Youngstown State.

Impact Johnson found the end zone for the first time since Week 1. He's seen five targets in back-to-back outings, and should remain one of quarterback Eli Holstein's favorite downfield options. With how well the gunslinger is playing, that's not a bad position to be in.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bounce-back performance in win Johnson gathered in all five targets for 79 yards during Saturday's 38-34 victory against West Virginia.

Impact Johnson's season has been a roller coaster to this point. After topping 100 yards on seven catches in the opener, he was held without a reception in Week 2. Naturally, he bounced back with a five catch day, pacing Pittsburgh's receivers in terms of yards in the Backyard Brawl win. Johnson may be hot and cold on a game-by-game basis, but his importance to the Panthers' passing game can't be ignored.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Big-time performance in Week 1 Johnson reeled in 7 of 8 targets for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 win over Kent State.

Impact What a sophomore debut for Johnson, who was nearly flawless, reeling in seven of his eight targets. The wideout wasn't considered a true starter for Pittsburgh, but he appears to have great chemistry with new Panthers' quarterback Eli Holstein. Johnson could be on the rise in Pittsburgh's offense this fall.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Big-time performance in Week 1 Johnson reeled in 7 of 8 targets for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 win over Kent State.

Impact What a sophomore debut for Johnson, who was nearly flawless, reeling in seven of his eight targets. The wideout wasn't considered a true starter for Pittsburgh, but he appears to have great chemistry with new Panthers' quarterback Eli Holstein. Johnson could be on the rise in Pittsburgh's offense this fall.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE