In Week 8 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), wide receiver Diontae Johnson and the Carolina Panthers will play the Denver Broncos, who have the fifth-ranked pass defense in the league (170.7 yards allowed per game).
Is Johnson a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup versus the Broncos.
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Diontae Johnson Week 8 Game Info
Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s key info, along with the projected fantasy points for Johnson:
Diontae Johnson Fantasy Stats
Below is a look at the fantasy numbers of Johnson this season:
Diontae Johnson Fantasy Game Log
Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | @Saints | 1.9 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
Week 2 | @Chargers | 1.5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
Week 3 | @Raiders | 18.2 | 14 | 8 | 122 | 1 |
Week 4 | @Bengals | 14.3 | 13 | 7 | 83 | 1 |
Week 5 | @Bears | 2.9 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
Week 6 | @Falcons | 13.8 | 10 | 6 | 78 | 1 |
Week 7 | @Commanders | 1.7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Diontae Johnson vs. Broncos
Here are a few crucial data points on the Broncos defense Johnson will be facing: