Stevie Johnson began what could be a career revival on Sunday. Johnson caught all six of his targets for 82 yards and a touchdown as the Chargers' passing game was in full force for Week 1. Quarterback Philip Rivers completed 35 of 42 attempts for 404 yards and two touchdowns. As a team, the Chargers totaled just 95 rushing yards.
Stevie Johnson finds the end zone for Chargers, last chance for waiver wire grab
Stevie Johnson was a big contributor for the Chargers on Sunday. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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Fellow wide receiver Keenan Allen dominated the receiving game with 17 targets. He caught 15 of his targets for 166 yards. This actually bodes well for Johnson, who shouldn't be relied on as a team's WR1. He's better suited in a complimentary role. In just one game, Johnson has nearly 20 percent of his yardage total from 2014 with the San Francisco 49ers.
Fantasy impact: Johnson is available in nearly 40 percent of fantasy leagues (Yahoo!). That number will decrease by Week 2. Of course, a chunk of those leagues are shallow ones. If you're in a 10-team league or greater, Johnson is a must-own receiver. He's a strong WR3 option against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
