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BDGE Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Quentin Johnston
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All BDGE Fantasy Football insights about Quentin Johnston
NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Quentin Johnston is expected to be available for Week 8 after his injury absence, but cannot be trusted for Week 8 despite being listed as good to go; source explicitly states 'Can't really trust Quinton Johnson' in context of Chargers offensive uncertainty.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Quentin Johnston is expected to return from injury and serve as a full-time route runner due to Trey Harris being out, but he is not recommended for lineups given the source's lack of confidence in the Chargers offense and Johnston's lack of production this year.NegativeBustOct 13, 2026
Quentin Johnston is considered droppable in 10 and 12-team leagues due to his poor individual performance and his role in an entirely underperforming offense.NegativeBustOct 6, 2026
Quentin Johnston is considered a drop candidate due to poor performance; he has failed to score more than seven PPR points in any game this season and shows concerning usage.PositiveBustSep 24, 2026
The source does not recommend starting Quentin Johnston, preferring other options like DJ Moore, Denzel Boston, or Jakobi Meyers over him. He is also cited as a negative benchmark for target volume, currently receiving zero targets per game.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Interesting name to note because they don't have lines up due to uncertainty around Keenan Allen's status. If Allen is out, the source feels pretty good about Johnston being in your lineup against the Raiders; he'll run every single route and Justin Herbert has to throw the ball somewhere, so Johnston would move up to a solid flex tier if Allen is out.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Emma Johnson suggests that Quentin Johnston's role is under threat from Tre Harris, noting that Harris matched his route participation and could potentially displace him if he performs well during McConkey's absence.NegativeMatchupSep 8, 2026
Placed in the 'shaky flex' category near the top; BDGE Fantasy Football notes a favorable matchup but does not recommend immediate lineup inclusion; will likely see significant coverage from Chargers cornerback Will Johnson on the outside.NegativeBreakoutJul 3, 2026
High-upside running back returning from severe injury with potential value opportunity; source is 'thinking about' Johnston as part of a cohort of young backs emerging last year before suffering serious injuries. Source frames these players as potential league-winners if they can perform to 90% of pre-injury level, though acknowledges injury recovery risk.PositiveProjectionJun 29, 2026
BDGE Fantasy Football ranks Quentin Johnston as the number two receiver in the Los Angeles Chargers offense and expresses enthusiasm for the Chargers passing offense overall. Johnston is confirmed as one of the two starting wide receivers for the Chargers and will see significant field time with Justin Herbert. The source selected Johnston in round 8 of the mock draft as a value option with a locked-in starting role, contrasting him favorably to Jayden Reed, whose starting role with the Packers is uncertain due to competition from Christian Watson, Christian Washington, and Matthew Golden.NegativeRoleJun 4, 2026
Johnston is described as having "been fine" in the Chargers receiving corps. Slater pairs him with Lad McConkey as the top two receivers in a potential two-tight-end heavy offensive scheme under Mike McDaniel. If the Chargers adopt Sean McVay's approach of running two-tight-end sets frequently, Johnston and McConkey could carry the receiving load without requiring a strong WR3 option.NegativeUsageNo date
Quentin Johnston played 85% of routes last week but remains third in the team's receiver pecking order, having been outperformed in usage by Trey Harris.NegativeProjectionNo date
Vegas projects Johnstone for 69 total yards despite 15 touches last week. While Pittsburgh's run defense ranks bottom-12 in fantasy points to RBs, EPA per rush, success rate, and explosive run rate, the source expresses doubt about whether Johnstone can actually exploit this matchup; he is an uncertain flex play with a low ceiling due to limited ability to exceed 10 PPR points.NegativeBustNo date
Major disappointment in middle-round drafts receiving only 5–6 targets per week in a struggling Chargers offense. While individual performance issues exist, the primary driver is the Chargers' offensive failure to score and generate explosive plays. With an upcoming schedule featuring Seattle, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Houston, and Baltimore before the bye, volume is unlikely to improve soon. Should already be cut in 10-team leagues; drop consideration in 12-team leagues despite a small window remaining for Chargers offensive improvement.PositiveValueNo date
Cheapest entry point into the Los Angeles Chargers offense under Mike McDaniel. The source is not a huge fan of Johnston as a player but sees value in his price relative to the Chargers' offensive upgrades (Mike McDaniel, improved offensive line, added tight end depth). Boom-bust weekly profile due to McDaniel's scheme, but if investing in the Chargers offense, Johnston offers the lowest ADP entry. Training camp reports indicate McDaniel loves Johnston. Projected to be on the field for 80+ percent of snaps; the Chargers are adding heavy personnel (Charlie Kolar, David Njoku, Arionde Gadsden) which typically means fewer wide receivers on the field and more targets for those who are, making Johnston a good gamble in the draft.PositiveSleeperNo date
Quentin Johnston was among the WRs drafted outside the top 100 last year that produced value.