Tez Johnson Start or sit, Week 8

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2026 season (8 games): 25 rush yds · 10 rec · 195 rec yds

• Wk 7@ CARW 43-1314 rush yds, 2 rec, 33 rec yds, 1 rec TD11.7 pts
• Wk 6vs PITL 19-262 rec, 7 rec yds1.7 pts
• Wk 5@ DALW 24-161 rec, 64 rec yds6.9 pts
• Wk 4vs GBL 14-1710 rush yds, 2 rec, 17 rec yds3.7 pts
• Wk 3vs MINL 16-231 rec, 8 rec yds1.3 pts

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Tez Johnson: quick answers

Who does Tez Johnson play in week 8?

Tez Johnson faces Atlanta Falcons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Is Tez Johnson injured?

Tez Johnson has no injury designation right now.

What is Tez Johnson's DraftKings salary?

$3,500 for week 8.

What's happening with Tez Johnson

• Jerry Jeudy headlines a group of fantasy-relevant names—including Brian Thomas Jr., Rashee Rice, Wan'Dale Robinson, Austin Ekeler, Tez Johnson, Konata Mumpfield, Darius Cooper and Keaton Mitchell—being weighed in Week 8 lineup decisions. No specific injury or role change was reported for any of them, just ongoing debate over whether to start or sit each in fantasy matchups.

  Thu, Oct 29, 11:26 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Broncos rookies Bo Nix and Tez Johnson share a bond that goes back to high school, when Nix's family took Johnson in during a difficult stretch of his life. That history has added a personal layer to their reunion in Denver, where the two now play together again at the professional level.

  Wed, Oct 28, 2:00 AM ET·Source:The Athletic·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Emeka Egbuka is dealing with a concussion and a foot injury, clouding his status for Tampa Bay's Week 7 game. With Egbuka banged up, Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst III are drawing fantasy waiver-wire attention as potential replacement options in the Buccaneers' receiving corps.

  Thu, Oct 22, 4:29 PM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Tez Johnson and the Buccaneers were part of a Week 6 collapse, blowing a sizable lead before falling to Pittsburgh in overtime. The tough loss adds to questions about Tampa Bay's trajectory, with Johnson part of the offense searching for consistency as the season progresses.

  Sun, Oct 18, 5:01 PM ET·Source:Bucs Nation·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)