Johnson (hamstring) did not practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

More on Johnson's status Saturday, but unless he returns to practice -- and looks good in doing so -- he looks like a risky Week 5 play, given the Chargers' Monday night kickoff against the Steelers.

Johnson (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson, who left Week 4's win over the Browns with a hamstring injury, is thus looking iffy for Monday night's game against the Steelers, though his Week 5 outlook could brighten in the next couple of days if he is able to return to the practice field in that span.

Johnson, who left Sunday's win over the Browns with a hamstring injury, was not spotted during the media access portion of Wednesday's practice, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

More on Johnson's Week 5 status Thursday, once the Chargers' first official injury report in advance of Monday's game against the Steelers is released. At this stage though, the wideout's status for the game is a little cloudy.

Johnson suffered an apparent left hamstring injury Sunday against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

With Malcom Floyd having sustained a concussion earlier in the game and Jacoby Jones inactive, if Johnson can't return to action, Keenan Allen and Dontrelle Inman would be Chargers' only healthy wideouts Sunday.

Johnson had three receptions on five targets for 46 yards in Sunday's loss at Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

The three grabs were the lowest of the season so far for Johnson, who also failed to get in the endzone for the first time this year. Johnson fits nicely in the San Diego offense, but Keenan Allen remains the top dog on this team, so his upside is somewhat limited.

Johnson might see more looks than usual with Ladarius Green inactive Sunday at Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson has been having a good season already, and with the Bolts down to John Phillips, Kyle Miller, and David Johnson at tight end, they might go with more three-wide receiver sets than usual today.

Johnson had five receptions on six targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson is very quickly becoming a big part of the San Diego passing attack as he has already caught 11 out of 12 targets and has scored a touchdown in both games this season. Johnson should continue to be a solid option going forward as Philip Rivers continues to gain more and more confidence in his new slot man, especially in PPR formats.

Johnson caught all six of his targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-28 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Johnson was held in check during the first half, before making a couple of big plays in the second half, including a 34-yard catch and 12-yard touchdown. Meanwhile, Keenan Allen exploded for a career-high 15 receptions (17 targets) for 166 yards. Despite Allen's monster game, it was a solid debut for Johnson, who could be a sneaky option in PPR leagues, playing with the best QB of his career in Philip Rivers.

Johnson caught four passes (six targets) for 63 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's still No. 3 on the depth chart, Johnson should benefit significantly from his improved team context, after spending a year with the run-heavy 49ers. Not only do the Chargers make heavy use of three-wide formations, but also TE Antonio Gates is suspended for the first four games, likely freeing up some extra snaps and targets for Johnson out of the slot. Eddie Royal, the Chargers' slot receiver last season, put up a 62-778-7 receiving line on 91 targets, even with Gates playing a full 16 games.

With Antonio Gates suspended for the first four games of the season, there should be plenty of slot snaps available for Johnson, NBC San Diego reports. Antonio Gates and Eddie Royal were the Chargers' main slot threats last season, with Keenan Allen and Malcom Floyd doing most of the work on the outside. Royal jumped ship to sign with the Bears, and Gates was talking about a reduced role even before he was suspended. Johnson is unlikely to match his production from the days when he was Buffalo's go-to option, but this is the best situation he's been in since 2012. He'll get most of the slot snaps in three-wide sets, and he also has the size to work outside.