Carolina Panthers receiver Diontae Johnson has a difficult matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints conceded the 10th-fewest passing yards last season, 207.3 per game.

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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)

Johnson’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

• Johnson racked up 261 yards after the catch last season, 81st among NFL pass-catchers.
• Last year Johnson gained 14.1 yards per reception, 27th in the NFL.
• He averaged 8.2 yards per target last year (45th in NFL), racking up 717 yards on 87 passes thrown his way.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

• The Saints were the NFL’s 10th-ranked defense against the pass last season, yielding 207.3 passing yards per game.
• New Orleans’ pass defense ranked 16th in the league last year, giving up 1.3 passing TDs per game.
• A season ago, the Saints ranked third in the NFL with 18 interceptions.
• New Orleans allowed 119.9 rushing yards per game last season, ranking it as the NFL’s 22nd-ranked run D.
• Johnson and the Panthers will take on the NFL’s fourth-ranked run defense from a season ago (10 rushing touchdowns allowed).

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