Giants' Theo Johnson: Four targets, zero catches in Week 2 loss
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Johnson played 16 of the Giants' 58 offensive snaps but did not haul in any of his four targets during Monday's 28-6 loss to the Rams.
All four of Johnson's targets came in the first half, three of which were in the opening quarter. The third-year tight end failed to record a catch, but he did log a tackle on Trent McDuffie after the latter intercepted Jameis Winston midway through the second quarter. Johnson is firmly behind Isaiah Likely on the depth chart, though all of the Giants pass catchers figure to see their production dip with Winston under center instead of Jaxson Dart, the latter of whom could miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Limited offensive production in Week 1
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Johnson caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday night's 28-20 win over the Cowboys.
Johnson operated as a clear second-fiddle to Isaiah Likely at tight end in Week 1, with the latter reeling in all eight of his targets for 78 yards and two scores in the game. Johnson was on the field for only 32 of the team's 69 offensive snaps, and as long as Likely is available, he won't have much fantasy appeal this season.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Full practice Wednesday
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Johnson (shoulder) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Johnson is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he posted a 45-528-5 line on 74 targets in 15 games, but the arrival of TE Isaiah Likely via free agency has provided the former with some competition at the position ahead of his third pro campaign. With the shoulder injury he picked up in an Aug. 24 practice behind Johnson, he'll focus on being a regular part of the Giants offense in Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Cowboys.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Donning non-contact jersey at practice
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Johnson (shoulder) is participating in Monday's practice in a non-contact jersey, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Johnson was injured in practice last Monday and continues to deal with the issue, though his return to action would suggest the tight end is on track to play Week 1 against the Cowboys. Johnson figures to work mostly as a blocker this season after the Giants signed Isaiah Likely to a contract over the offseason.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Johnson missed Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson made an early exit Monday and hasn't yet returned, but there's been no indication of a serious injury that would jeopardize his Week 1 status. Giants coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Johnson will be ready for the season opener, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Exits Monday's practice
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Johnson left Monday's practice due to an unspecified issue, Dan Benton of USA Today reports.
Per the report, Johnson went down while blocking and appeared visibly frustrated as he headed toward the locker room. Per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, coach John Harbaugh noted that the tight end collided with teammate Kayvon Thibodeaux, and at this stage he thinks that Johnson will be okay.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: One catch in preseason Week 2
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Johnson caught his only target for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Johnson is expected to work as the Giants' No. 2 TE in 2026 behind offseason addition Isaiah Likely, who previously played under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore. As the team's top option at the position in 2025, Johnson caught 45 of 74 targets for 528 yards and five TDs. Likely's career high in any regular season is only 477 receiving yards, though he was stuck behind Mark Andrews during his stint with the Ravens.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Joined by Likely
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Johnson (illness) faces added target competition after the Giants signed Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract Monday, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
Johnson, a 2024 fourth-round pick, emerged as New York's clear top tight end in 2025 while securing 45 of 74 targets for 528 and five touchdowns across 15 regular-season appearances, but Likely's contract and familiarity with new head coach John Harbaugh make him the favorite to lead the position in pass-catching reps. That said, Johnson figures to remain in a significant role on offense and the Giants made it a priority to re-sign blocking specialist Chris Manhertz prior to the start of free agency. It won't be surprising if New York deploys a heavy rotation at right end during the 2026 season. Johnson missed the final two games of 2025 due to an illness but should be fully healthy to begin offseason activities.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sits out Thursday's practice
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Johnson (illness) will not practice Thursday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Johnson missed Week 17 due to illness and has since sat out back-to-back contests, making his status for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Cowboys legitimately uncertain. He will have one more opportunity to get back on the practice field Friday.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Won't play Sunday
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Johnson (illness) won't travel with the Giants for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
With Johnson having been downgraded to out for the contest, Daniel Bellinger and Chris Manhertz are slated to lead the Giants' Week 17 tight end corps. Johnson's next chance to see game action will arrive in Week 18, when New York faces Dallas at home.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Week 16 Waiver Priority List
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Johnson had three catches for 72 yards on four targets in Week 15 against Washington, and he has now scored at least 10.2 PPR points in four of his past six games. He doesn't have an easy matchup in Week 16 against Minnesota, but I still like Johnson as a low-end starter in all leagues. Jaxson Dart and Johnson have a solid rapport, and Johnson has 12 targets in his past two games with Dart under center.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Leading receiver in Week 15 loss
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Johnson caught three of four targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Commanders.
The second-year tight end led the Giants in receiving yards on the day, as he topped 70 yards for the third time in the last five games. Johnson is quietly having a breakout campaign despite the struggles of the rest of the team, putting together a 45-528-5 line on 72 targets through 14 contests. He'll look to keep rolling in a Week 16 clash with the Vikings.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sleeper TEs
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Johnson had eight targets in his last game against New England in Week 13, and he has at least 10.7 PPR points in three of his past five outings. This week, Johnson has a great matchup against the Commanders, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Eight tight ends have scored at least 9.2 PPR points against Washington in the past seven games, with seven touchdowns, and Johnson should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues in Week 15.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Dealing with toe injury
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Johnson was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury, Matt Citak of the Giants' official site reports.
In the wake of the Giants' Week 14 bye, Johnson now is dealing with a health concern that may stem back to the team's last game Dec. 1 at New England. In any case, he'll have two more opportunities to get back to full this week before New York potentially tags him with a designation for Sunday's contest against the Commanders.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Week 15 Streamers (TE Preview)
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In Weeks 4-10, when Dart was the starter, Johnson was TE10 per game with an average of 11.9 PPR FPPG. In Week 13, when Dart returned, Johnson tied for the team lead in targets with eight. The rookie loves his tight end and should have success targeting him against the Washington Commanders. Washington has given up the third most PPR Fantasy points to opposing tight ends and just gave up three touchdowns to the Vikings tight ends.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Matches previous high in targets
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Johnson had three receptions (on eight targets) for 29 yards in Monday's 33-15 loss to the Patriots.
Johnson matched his previous single-game high in targets (eight) set back in Week 10 against the Bears, but the large volume didn't translate into proportional production this time around. The 24-year-old was New York's fourth-leading receiver despite tying Wan'Dale Robinson for the most looks from Jaxson Dart on Monday Night Football. Johnson has still been a pleasant surprise in fantasy this season by generating a 42-456-5 receiving line across 13 games while catching passes from three different quarterbacks. The Penn State product has carved out a significant role on offense and should maintain steady value when the Giants return from the upcoming bye week to host the Commanders in Week 15.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sleeper TEs
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Johnson had a solid game in Week 12 at Detroit with three catches for 77 yards on five targets, and he scored 10.7 PPR points for the third time in his past four outings. In his past two games with Jaxson Dart, who is back after missing two games with a concussion, Johnson had 10 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. The Patriots are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and seven guys have scored at least 11.3 PPR points against New England. I like Johnson as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Johnson had a solid game in Week 12 at Detroit with three catches for 77 yards on five targets, and he scored 10.7 PPR points for the third time in his past four outings. In his past two games with Jaxson Dart, who is back after missing two games with a concussion, Johnson had 10 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. The Patriots are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and seven guys have scored at least 11.3 PPR points against New England. I like Johnson as a low-end starter in all leagues.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Johnson had a down game in Week 11 against Green Bay with just 6.6 PPR points, but he should rebound in Week 12 against the Lions. Prior to Week 11, Johnson had scored at least 11.7 PPR points in three of his past four outings, including two in a row against the 49ers and Bears. Four tight ends have scored at least 9.1 PPR points against Detroit in the past four games, with two touchdowns, and I like Johnson as a low-end starter in the majority of leagues.
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Giants' Theo Johnson: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Johnson comes into Week 11 having scored at least 10.7 PPR points in five of his past seven games, including three outings with at least 14.5 PPR points over that span. He also has scored five touchdowns during that stretch, and Johnson should benefit with Jameis Winston starting at quarterback for the injured Jaxson Dart (concussion). The Packers have allowed five tight ends to score at least 11 PPR points this season, and Johnson should be considered a low-end starter in the majority of leagues in this matchup.
