FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1
The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football teamSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIONTAE JOHNSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
363 YDS •
31 REC •
3 TD
363 YDS
31 REC
3 TD
Defending AFC North champ Steelers retool around Big Ben
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned for an 18th season, with a cast of fresh faces around him as he chases a third Super Bowl titleSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Going on one last run, Steelers retool around Roethlisberger
The defending AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers have their work cut out if they want to return to the playoffsSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9
Sam Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-9 in the preseason finale for both teamsAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surpasses 40 yards again Johnson secured his lone target for 43 yards while recording one carry for no yards in Saturday's 26-20 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Johnson played 52 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Saturday, and he made the most of his lone target in the win. During the team's second possession, Ben Roethlisberger connected with Johnson on a 43-yard reception down the middle of the field on third down. The 2019 third-rounder has brought in all six of his targets during the preseason, and he's totaled 103 yards across the first three exhibition games.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Preseason: Top moments from Saturday's 10-game lineup
Justin Fields, Zach Wilson and others took the field for Saturday's action-packed preseason slate. Here are the top moments!AUGUST 22, 2021
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up 41 yards Thursday Johnson brought in all three of his targets for 41 yards in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.
Impact Johnson was on the field for only 20 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Thursday, but he had a solid performance, highlighted by a 33-yard reception on the team's second drive of the game. The 2019 third-rounder has secured all five of his targets across the first two preseason games after he had 15 drops in 2020.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Rudolph dials launch codes to Diontae Johnson for 33 yards Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completes a 33-yard pass to wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • NFL.COM
Pair of grabs in preseason opener Johnson secured both his targets for 19 yards during the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Impact After a 2020 season in which he was charged with 15 drops, Johnson encouraging got his first official on-field action of the 2021 campaign on the right foot by securing both passes thrown his way. Johnson logged a whopping 144 targets a year ago in 15 games, and despite the somewhat surprising return of JuJu Smith-Schuster on a one-year deal this offseason, the third-year pro should still serve as Pittsburgh's most explosive and prolific fantasy asset at wideout.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3
The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat Dallas 16-3 in the first NFL preseason game in two yearsAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hoping to drop his reputation Diontae Johnson does not like the monicker attached to his name, the one that lists him as the NFL’s leader in dropped passes in 2020. Even...
AUGUST 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Smith-Schuster returns to Steelers seeking strong season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a voluntary pay cut during the offseasonJULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson picked as most likely first time Pro Bowler The Steelers have several players who could make their first Pro Bowl this season.
JULY 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson enters 2021 leaning on focus and confidence Acknowledging his past issues as a player, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson enters the 2021 NFL season with a newfound focus. "This gu...
JUNE 29, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Fantasy Football: Does Diontae Johnson have WR1 upside in 2021? | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Breaking down a Pittsburgh Steelers offense that enabled three top-24 fantasy wide receivers last season and what to make of Diontae Johnson...
JUNE 23, 2021 • PFF.COM
Steelers' Diontae Johnson eyes more consistent season after leading NFL in drops Diontae Johnson purchased a tennis ball machine in the offseason. It wasn’t so he could improve his volley or sharpen his backhand. After le...
JUNE 19, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Can tennis balls fix Steelers WR Diontae Johnson? Diontae Johnson is hoping catching tennis balls will fix his drops.
JUNE 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson looks to the tennis ball to help his drops issues Johnson led the league in drops last year and is doing everything he can to fix the issue for the Steelers.
JUNE 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Diontae Johnson could be odd-man out among Steelers WR Diontae Johnson could see a dip in opportunities this season.
JUNE 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Diontae Johnson is the biggest question mark for Steelers in 2021 Diontae Johnson's career has been a rollercoaster ride. Here's why the young wide receiver is a big question mark for the Steelers in 2021....
JUNE 5, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Diontae Johnson is a must-own player in Fantasy Football Diontae Johnson is heavily involved in the Steelers offense and presents a potential breakout player in fantasy football this year. Despite...
MAY 15, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM
Ready to run? Steelers use draft to address running game
The Pittsburgh Steelers invested heavily in improving their sagging running game during the NFL draftMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Call: Diontae Johnson's admission about drops; 17-game NFL season plans; gamblers bailing on Penguins Tuesday’s “First Call” has an interesting admission from Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson. We also get a peek at what a 17-game NFL sc...
MARCH 2, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus
The eight NFL teams guaranteed to host at least one game in the playoffs will have some benefitsJANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
