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Juwan Johnson’s first catch of the year went for a New Orleans Saints touchdown.
Johnson returned from a foot injury when the Saints returned to New Orleans for the latter portion of training camp. He hasn’t been back for long, but he’s already making an impact.
Rashid Shaheed set up the offense with a short field after a dynamic punt return to the Panthers’ 16 yard line. One play later, the Saints were celebrating in the end zone.
Derek Carr continues his impressive start to the season with his third touchdown of the first half. Carr escaped the pocket and found Johnson alone by the front pylon of the end zone. Johnson rose up to make the catch and got his feet down as Panthers defenders closed in on him.
Part of the credit for this play extends to Klint Kubiak. Johnson was so wide open because Panthers players reacted to Taysom Hill coming out of backfield for a pass. Drawing defensive attention to the decoy was Kubiak’s plan, and it worked to perfection.
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