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    Juwan Johnson (illness) DNP on Wedesday

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    Juwan Johnson (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

    Players rarely miss games because of illnesses, especially when it crops up four days before kickoff. Johnson should be fine, but fantasy managers counting on him as a high-end TE2 will want to check in on Friday. Fellow tight end Oscar Delp was limited with a hamstring issue. He missed Week 1 because of the injury but has a shot at making his NFL debut versus the Ravens this Sunday. He will not be on the fantasy radar if active.
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    Johnson didn’t catch his first pass of the game until the final minute, when Tyler Shough found him in the end zone for a game-tying score. He then racked up another 45 yards on a catch at the end of the fourth quarter and another in overtime. Johnson only finished fourth on the team in targets, which could be an issue when the team’s passing volume inevitably dips. He will be a mid-range TE2 for another potential shootout with the Ravens next week.
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    Delp is dealing with a hamstring injury, missing the Saints’ practice on Tuesday. With Jordan Tyson (hamstring) slated to miss at least the next couple months, NFL Network’s Steve Wyche and Garafolo believe the Saints will lean on their tight ends. The rookie Delp is behind Juwan Johnson and Noah Fant on the depth chart. Based on Garafolo’s report, he won’t miss too much time with his hamstring strain; he has upside as a Dynasty stash but Juwan Johnson should be the top tight end as a low-end fantasy TE1 heading into the 2026 season.
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    Jackson noted that the rookie tight end was “the top target for the team’s offense” during the team’s first day of minicamp. Most rookie tight ends don’t bring much fantasy value to the table in their first season, but Delp could be the latest exception to that rule, especially if Moore plans to follow the trend of 12 and even 13 personnel sweeping the league. Delp wasn’t awfully productive at Georgia, peaking at just 284 yards as a sophomore, but he is a solid YAC creator and isn’t afraid to put his hand in the dirt to block. Delp should at least be on the radar in all dynasty formats.
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    The Saints are working to become cap-compliant entering next week. Johnson earned 100 targets last year, hitting triple digits for the first time in his career. Young led the team with 49 quarterback pressures and ranked second in sacks with 10.0. Reid totaled 53 solo tackles.
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    The 61 yards extended what was already a career-high yardage total to 889 for the sixth-year pro. Johnson was a legitimate No. 2 weapon behind Chris Olave, putting up strong numbers with both Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough. He finishes comfortably inside the top 12 in tight end PPR points per game, and could make a genuine run at 1,000 yards in 2026 if Shough plays like he did down the stretch. Signed to a wonky contract that includes $9.08 million guaranteed for next season, Johnson is a safe TE1 projection in fantasy.
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    Johnson wasn’t overly involved in this contest, earning a measly 15 percent target share. He was, however, wildly efficient, burning the Titans for gains of 30 and 39 yards. Johnson finished the day second on the team in catches and yards. Johnson’s numbers have all increased under Tyler Shough, and the rookie is getting hot down the stretch. Johnson will be in the TE1 mix one final time in Week 18 versus the Falcons.
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    Johnson’s nine targets trailed only Chris Olave, who had 16 targets in a dominant performance. Johnson once again saw good usage here, running a pass route on 35 of the Saints’ 50 drop backs and benefiting from a pass-heavy game plan. This week marked the fourth time in 2025 Johnson has cleared 50 receiving yards in a game. His usage in the Saints offense makes Johnson a somewhat reliable streaming option every week. He’ll be a top-15 option in Week 17 against the Titans.
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    This is Johnson’s standard statline of late, but it was more impressive today with Tyler Shough attempting only 20 passes in rainy Tampa conditions. Johnson is typically going to see at least 6-7 looks. We would expect him closer to that norm for Week 15 against the Panthers back on the Superdome’s fast track. Even with bye weeks over, Johnson will maintain low-end TE1 appeal.
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    Saints LS Zach Wood suffered a calf strain and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

    Wood felt calf tightness on Wednesday and was diagnosed with a Grade II calf strain after undergoing tests. The 33-year-old has not missed a game since signing with the Saints in 2017 but is now expected to be out for at least four weeks.
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    Cardinals TE Trey McBride (rest/back) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

    No need to panic after McBride was seen working off to the side Wednesday; the Cardinals listed him as DNP with a rest/back designation. Despite the back being added to the designation, it does not seem like a serious injury worry with the Cardinals also giving him the “resting player” tag. This reads as a rest day for McBride, he is still good to go for Week 2 against the Seahawks.
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    Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle/hip) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Emmanwori is still unable to get in a full practice as he nurses a pesky ankle injury, also adding a hip issue to his practice designation. He will likely need a full practice before he is set to return for the Seahawks. Fellow safety Ty Okada (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday; both players missed Week 1 and are in jeopardy of missing Week 2 against the Cardinals.
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    Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp (back) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Kupp popped up on the injury report with a back issue, though he was listed as a limited participant. The veteran 33-year-old may just be having his practice reps managed as he deals with a back ailment. Barring a change, Kupp is still trending to play Week 2 against the Cardinals.
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    Seahawks WR Tory Horton (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

    Horton missed Week 1, dealing with a hamstring injury from training camp. He now finally gets in a full practice, opening Week 2 with a full participation designation. The Seahawks are preparing for the 23-year-old to return against the Cardinals, though Horton is best left off fantasy rosters with Drew Lock the starting quarterback for now.
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    Malik Willis (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

    Willis popped up on the Dolphins’ injury report with a toe injury, though he was a full practice participant. This indicates the issue is minor enough for the 27-year-old to keep practicing at full strength. Note down Willis’ toe issue, but expect him to be back out there for Week 2 against the 49ers.
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    Dolphins EDGE Chop Robinson (concussion protocol) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Robinson appeared in Week 1 against the Raiders and is now in concussion protocol to open up Week 2. The 23-year-old has a history of concussions, entering the protocol twice last season. Robinson will be thoroughly evaluated before he officially returns, given this is his third head injury over the last calendar year.
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    Panthers WR Jalen Coker (ankle) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Coker was wearing a boot after rolling his left ankle in the Panthers’ Week 1 loss against the Bears. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters that the team is confident in ramping him up in practice. The 24-year-old got in a limited practice Wednesday, doing an “extended warm up” on the side and getting a “couple of snaps” on things the Panthers are looking for him to execute. Canales added the “hope is to ramp that up a little bit more tomorrow and then cut them loose Friday. So I expect him to play on Sunday.” Coker’s ankle injury is certainly something to keep an eye on, but Canales and the Panthers are confident he will play in Week 2 against the Falcons.
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    49ers K Eddy Pineiro (illness) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.

    Pineiro was a non-participant in practice due to an illness. It’s still early in the week, so the 31-year-old kicker will likely return in time for Week 2 against the Dolphins.
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    49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Kittle also started out last week as limited, so this seems to be regular practice management for the veteran. He appeared in Week 1 and was targeted five times. Expect Kittle to be back out there for Week 2 against the Dolphins, barring any setbacks.