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5 bold predictions for the Saints against the Panthers

By Jakob Ashlin

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Saints Juwan Johnson
Aug 23, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) tackles New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Juwan Johnson scores another touchdown

Juwan Johnson had a breakout performance against the Packers. He had the first two receiving touchdowns of his career. It is unreasonable to expect Johnson sustain two receiving touchdowns per game, but there are some positive signs that point to him scoring many more touchdowns over the course of the season.

Johnson and Alvin Kamara were the only two Saints to receive multiple red zone targets in Week 1. Furthermore, fellow tight end Adam Trautman was not targeted in the red zone. Johnson should continue to establish himself as one of Jameis Winston’s favorite red zone targets.

Winston is coming off a five passing touchdown performance, and the Panthers’ defense is susceptible to tight ends. They allowed the sixth-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends last season. All signs are indicating another strong performance for Johnson.

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