4th TD of the season for @juwanplease 🙌#PITvsNO | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/iKv1zyGpuZ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 13, 2022
Take a bow, Juwan Johnson. The tight end caught a much-needed touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers before halftime on Sunday, helping to tie the game after the New Orleans Saints fell behind by an early double-digit deficit. It was a big moment for Johnson as he continues to improve this season, but it also broke his tie with Michael Thomas for the Saints’ team lead in touchdown catches.
Thomas scored three times before going down with a season-ending dislocated toe injury back in Week 3; Johnson has slowly chipped away it, and now he’s caught his fourth touchdown pass of the season. The former collegiate wide receiver has really come into his own after changing positions with the Saints, regularly outsnapping his teammates Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill.
Johnson has stepped up well for the Saints this season. We’ll see if he can continue to make a positive difference as defenses start to send more attention his way. He’s done a good job navigating zone coverage to get open deep downfield, and he’s used his size to bully smaller opponents. He deserves more opportunities.
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