Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has scored in back-to-back games and is in line for increased opportunities with Mike Evans (collarbone) expected to miss most of the season. The seventh-round rookie out of Oregon has logged a full route share in each of the past two weeks, running a season-high 84% in Week 6 and 74.1% in Week 7 against the Lions. Johnson caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the matchup, tying tight end Cade Otton for the second-most targets on the team. With Mike Evans sidelined and Chris Godwin's status uncertain as he recovers from a fibula injury, Johnson should continue to see a full-time role in the Buccaneers' offense.
Oct 22, 2025 9:41 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson continued his strong string of performances with a nice game against the Lions, and he could be lined up for more work going forward as well. Johnson had four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown against the Lions and finished with nine targets, which was tied for second on the team. It was his second straight week with an impressive touchdown, and over the last three weeks, the seventh-round pick from Oregon has become a regular contributor in the passing game, producing nine catches for 158 yards to go with his two scores. With Mike Evans (collarbone) out for "most of the year" according to coach Todd Bowles, Johnson should have a clear role going forward behind his fellow rookie, Emeka Egbuka. The Bucs will look to bounce back from their Week 7 loss with a game in New Orleans next week before a Week 9 bye week.
Oct 21, 2025 7:59 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson caught four of nine targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 24-9 loss to the Lions. Johnson took a screen 22 yards to the house, making multiple defenders miss on an impressive catch and run. The rookie out of Oregon scored for the second consectutive week and is making the most of his opportunities in a banged up Tampa Bay receiver room. With Mike Evans (collarbone) going down in the game and expected to miss the remainder of the season, Johnson should stay in a full-time role and be relied on more. He'll be a name to consider adding off the waiver wire this week.
Oct 21, 2025 12:35 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson has been making some nice plays over the last few weeks. He hauled in four receptions for 59 yards in Week 5 and caught a 45-yard touchdown during last week's game. The rookie wideout has seen more of the field recently with the Bucs banged up on offense. Both Mike Evans (hamstring) and Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) are in danger of missing the Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions. If they sit, Johnson, Sterling Shepard, and Kameron Johnson would be the primary receivers for this Monday night contest. The 23-year-old could be worth a look as a boom-or-bust option for fantasy managers who might be without Evans or Egbuka this weekend.
Oct 18, 2025 8:49 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has been trending up the last two weeks with five receptions, 104 yards, and a touchdown on seven targets with Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg) sidelined. Fellow rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) was also injured in the Week 6 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Although Johnson only caught one pass (on three targets) on Sunday, he played a season-high 72% of the offensive snaps and made his one reception count with a 45-yard touchdown, his first in the NFL. Evans could return on Monday against the Detroit Lions for the first time since straining his hamstring, but Egbuka and Godwin are expected to be inactive. It means that the speedy 23-year-old Johnson could feature more again in Tampa's pass-heavy offense as a deep threat for quarterback Baker Mayfield against a depleted Lions secondary. Johnson is setting up as a boom/bust flex option in Week 7 in deeper fantasy leagues.
Oct 16, 2025 2:15 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson seems to be trending towards a potential breakout game against the Lions in Week 7, since the Bucs will likely need him to take on a larger load due to injuries at the position. Mike Evans (hamstring), Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula) are all uncertain this week and likely to be limited if available. Johnson could be the next man up for the Bucs and offers a ton of upside as a big-play specialist against the Lions, when the Bucs will need big plays to keep up with the high-scoring Detroit offense in the Motor City. Johnson had just one catch for a 45-yard touchdown in Week 6 after snagging four catches for 59 yards in Week 5 in Seattle. His speed and after-the-catch elusiveness give the seventh-round rookie a very high ceiling, although he has never carried the workload of a WR1 this season. He's high-risk but also potentially brings high reward from this week's waiver wire.
Oct 14, 2025 10:32 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson scored his first career touchdown on Sunday on a 45-yard bomb, and he could be in play as a sneaky flex option moving forward. The Buccaneers were already without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg) before losing rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) to a hamstring injury that could keep him sidelined for multiple weeks. While Evans nears a return, head coach Todd Bowles has already said that Godwin will not play in the team's Week 7 matchup with the Lions. With Baker Mayfield playing at an MVP-level regardless of who he has been throwing to, Johnson has some flex appeal, as he's now gone for 104 yards and a score over the last two games.
Oct 13, 2025 3:06 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson is expected to have an increased role during Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Bucs will be without Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (leg) for Sunday's game. That being said, Johnson figures to move into the No. 3 receiver role for this Week 6 contest. Last week, Johnson hauled in four receptions for 59 yards in the win over the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie wideout has been quiet outside of that, but showed a promising performance in Week 5. The increased playing time could sneak Johnson onto the flex radar in deep leagues for this weekend.
Oct 10, 2025 8:12 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson had his best game of his young career in Week 5 at Seattle, catching all four of his targets for 59 yards. Johnson nearly doubled his previous high in route participation, running a route on 53% of dropbacks in Week 5 after being at 27% the previous week in the first game Mike Evans missed. The rookie out of Oregon is very small at 5'10" and 154 pounds, but he is super shifty and quick in and out of his breaks. He looked the part out there in his first game with a significant snap share. He's a fairly specific type of player and won't ever run a full number of routes, but he is an intriguing waiver wire option in deeper leagues to consider in the short term while Evans is out.
Oct 8, 2025 12:47 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wideout Tez Johnson could finally get his chance to make an impact this week. The former Oregon Duck has seen just one target so far and was a healthy scratch in Week 2, while first-round pick Emeka Egbuka has commanded most of the spotlight in Tampa's passing attack. However, with Egbuka nursing a groin injury and not participating in practice on Wednesday, Johnson may find a path to meaningful snaps. The Buccaneers face the Jets this week, a defense that struggled in Week 1 to contain Pittsburgh's Calvin Austin III, who is another undersized but explosive receiver with a skill set similar to Johnson's. While Johnson remains off the fantasy radar for now, a strong showing could put him back on the map as a rookie to monitor for deeper leagues.
Sep 18, 2025 10:18 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson could carve out a role on offense as early as Week 1 this season. The rookie out of Oregon could see opportunities to contribute right away with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) temporarily sidelined. We saw Tampa Bay support three fantasy-relevant receivers at times last year, so it's safe to assume that could happen again in 2025. Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka are essentially locks to produce right away, leaving Johnson and Ryan Miller vying for the No. 3 role. The early advantage may go to Miller, who started three games (and played in 11 total) last year, so he is familiar with the system. Plus, he led the team in receiving yards during the 2025 preseason. However, Johnson has a promising outlook, too, as he totaled 2,080 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns through two seasons at Oregon. Meanwhile, he had the most targets and second-most receiving yards among all Buccaneers players this preseason. Tampa Bay is no stranger to getting its depth receivers involved, so don't be surprised if Johnson contributes right away. He should be stashed in all dynasty leagues, and he could even have some appeal in deeper redraft formats.
Sep 1, 2025 11:54 PM EST
Rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster after an impressive preseason. A seventh-round draft pick, Johnson earned his spot over Trey Palmer, who had flashed in his two seasons with the team but has since landed in New Orleans. With Jalen McMillan (neck) on Injured Reserve and Chris Godwin (ankle) expected to miss the first month of the 2025 campaign, Johnson could earn opportunities immediately. Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka should be quarterback Baker Mayfield's top weapons, but the Buccaneers will need more pass-catchers to step up if they hope to repeat the success they found through the air last season. Johnson's utilization in the early weeks is worth keeping an eye on in all fantasy formats.
Aug 30, 2025 10:12 PM EST
After catching 12 passes and a touchdown in his two preseason appearances, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie wide receiver Tez Johnson has put himself in a good position to make the team's initial 53-man roster. If he does, he will make history as the lightest NFL player to have ever weighed in at the Combine. Officially listed at 165 pounds on the Buccaneers' website, he tipped the scales at only 154 pounds when he weighed in at the Combine in February. Johnson tested slower than expected, causing him to fall to the seventh round of the NFL draft. However, throughout training camp and into the preseason, he has displayed the lightning quickness that made him a matchup nightmare in college. He is listed as the team's 6th wide receiver in ESPN's latest projection, so his fantasy value will be limited at best even if he makes the team.
Aug 25, 2025 10:48 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson made a big impact on the field during Saturday's preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills. Johnson was busy as he hauled in all eight of his targets for 58 yards and a touchdown. The score came on a one-yard catch with less than a minute remaining in the half. The seventh-round rookie has hauled in 12 receptions for 82 receiving yards and a touchdown over his last two preseason games. Johnson figures to have a role in the offense with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Jalen McMillan (neck) banged up to start the season. He could be worth a stash in deep leagues with the Bucs down a few wideouts.
Aug 24, 2025 10:09 AM EST
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