Trial by Fire: Will Johnson’s Test in Cincinnati

Arizona Cardinals v Dallas Cowboys - NFL 2025 | Logan Bowles/GettyImagesWeek 17 sets up as one of the most demanding assignments of Will Johnson’s young NFL career, should he indeed suit up on Sunday (currently questionable).

A matchup fit for a potential shootout, for Arizona, Johnson’s role on the perimeter will be central to whether the ballgame stays competitive deep into the fourth quarter, or gets ugly quickly against Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

A major bright spot for Arizona this fall, Johnson, when healthy, has been one of the more impressive young corners in football this season. His transition from the secondary at the University of Michigan to an NFL starter has…