Sure-handed Steelers WR Diontae Johnson coming into his own
Pittsburgh wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been one of the few constants during an up-and-down season for the SteelersDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIONTAE JOHNSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
363 YDS •
31 REC •
3 TD
363 YDS
31 REC
3 TD
Ravens can bury reeling Steelers with a win in Pittsburgh
The Baltimore Ravens can deal rival Pittsburgh a crushing blow in its bid to repeat as AFC North champions with a win at Heinz FieldDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
14 targets in losing effort Johnson had nine receptions (14 targets) for 95 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Bengals.
Impact Johnson led all Steeler receiving options targets, receptions and yardage despite the overall disappointing performance. The 25-year-old has been a steady fantasy contributor while taking over as Pittsburgh's top receiving option this season, averaging a whopping 119 targets through 10 starts. The heavy usage keeps Johnson's fantasy floor high heading into an important Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers hope offensive outburst is a sign of things to come
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is encouraged by his team's offensive outburst in a loss to the ChargersNOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads team in all receiving cats Johnson had seven receptions (13 targets) for 101 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Johnson led all Steelers receiving options in production while garnering a whopping 13 targets for the second consecutive game. In fact, Ben Roethlisberger's favorite option has seen double-digit targets in seven of nine games this season. Pittsburgh should keep Johnson heavily involved next Sunday against the Bengals in what could shape up to be another shootout.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
2021 Highlights: Diontae Johnson Highlights from Week 11 ' Pittsburgh Steelers
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers
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NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Rudolph's spot start a mixed bag in messy tie with Lions
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Commands 13 targets Johnson recorded seven receptions on 13 targets for 83 yards in Sunday's 16-16 tie against Detroit.
Impact Johnson narrowly beat out Ray-Ray McCloud as Mason Rudolph's favorite target Sunday to lead the team in receiving. He picked up big gains of 39 and 20 yards, though the former ended with a crucial fumble that cost Pittsburgh a chance to kick a game-winning field goal in overtime. Though Johnson has surpassed the century mark only once this season, he's surpassed 70 receiving yards in six of his eight contests. He would benefit from the return of Ben Roethlisberger (illness) heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Gilbert forces fumble after big play by Diontae Johnson Detroit Lions cornerback Mark Gilbert forces fumble after big play by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
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Crucial gain late in win Johnson caught five of six targets for 56 yards in Monday night's 29-27 win over the Bears. He also rushed twice for 11 yards.
Impact Johnson was held in check prior to making a huge 22-yard gain to put the Steelers in field-goal range on their final, game-winning drive. With the help of that catch, Johnson actually led or tied for Pittsburgh's lead in all major receiving categories, but it was rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth who scored twice. Following his late-game impact Monday, Johnson will now turn his attention toward a seemingly advantageous matchup versus the Lions.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
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Browns struggling, searching with offense stuck in neutral
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Leads receiving corps in win Johnson caught six of 13 targets for 98 yards during Sunday's 15-10 win over the Browns.
Impact Johnson had most of his production on a 50-yard catch-and-run during the fourth quarter, which eclipsed the receiving yards of every other Pittsburgh pass catcher. The 25-year-old led the team in targets by a significant margin, but there were plenty of opportunities left on the field with seven missed connections from QB Ben Roethlisberger. It's the fifth time this season Johnson has received double-digit targets, and he now has 40 receptions for 474 yards and three touchdowns through six games.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8
Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metricsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads team in targets on SNF Johnson caught nine of 13 targets for 71 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over Seattle.
Impact Johnson also added 25 yards on a beautifully drawn up end-around that almost got the receiver into the end zone. Last week's stat line (two receptions for 72 yards and a TD) was a bit of an anomaly volume-wise given the low total pass attempts, but Sunday's double-digit targets was a better representation of what kind of usage we could see from Johnson going forward now that JuJu Smith-Schuster (shoulder) is on IR. The Steelers are entering their bye week, with a matchup against the Browns set for Week 8.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Watt forces fumble in overtime, Steelers edge Seahawks 23-20
Chris Boswell hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:50 left in overtime to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 23-20 victory over the Seattle SeahawksOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diontae Johnson shows off speed on 25-yard rush Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson shows off speed on 25-yard rush.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • NFL.COM
Steelers eye momentum as Seahawks face life without Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to prove their offensive breakout against Denver wasn't a fluke when they host SeattleOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6
Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
