Quentin Johnston Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 208 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R1, #21
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.4
- Pos rank
- WR88
- Rostered
- 54%
Week 4 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 30th vs. WRs, tough
Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.4 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Quentin Johnston's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,vs ARI,3.7,WR82
- Week 2, Loss,vs LV,2.4,WR92
- Week 3, Loss,at BUF,7.0,WR62
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at KC,ToughChiefs vs. WRs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Quentin Johnston?
Johnston is averaging 4.4 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 6 catches for 64 yards and 0 TD on 17 targets. That ranks WR88, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (19.8%) is in the 39th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per target (0.77) is the weakest, in the 0th. His quarterback has been Justin Herbert.
His best week was WR62 in Week 3 at the Bills (7.0 points); his worst, WR92 in Week 2 against the Raiders (2.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 9 and the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Johnston ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
19.8%39th percentile, below average
Yards per target
3.82nd percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
35.3%2nd percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
0.770th percentile, near the bottom
Quentin Johnston 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cardinals | L 14–26 | 3.7 | WR82 |
| 2 | vs Raiders | L 14–26 | 2.4 | WR92 |
| 3 | @ Bills | L 16–24 | 7.0 | WR62 |
| Total | 0–3 | 13.1 | WR88 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LAC | 3 | 17 | 6 | 64 | 0 | 13.1 | 4.4 | — |
| 2025 | LAC | 14 | 85 | 51 | 735 | 8 | 171.2 | 12.2 | WR34 |
| 2024 | LAC | 15 | 91 | 55 | 711 | 8 | 174.7 | 11.7 | WR39 |
| 2023 | LAC | 17 | 67 | 38 | 431 | 2 | 94.0 | 5.5 | WR74 |
| Career | 49 | 260 | 150 | 1,941 | 18 | 453.0 | 9.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The 2023 first-rounder out of TCU sustained his touchdown output two straight years (eight each), and 15 red-zone targets plus seven end-zone looks point to continued scoring equity. The 60.7 percent catch rate and 44 percent success rate cap his floor, making him touchdown-dependent week to week. Behind him on the depth chart: Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025hip1 game
- 2025calfPlayed through
- 2025hamstringPlayed through
- 2025headPlayed through
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Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Quentin Johnston in Week 4?
Quentin Johnston is depth in most leagues for Week 4 at the Seahawks, as the WR88 in PPR total points this season (4.4 a game). The Seahawks rank 30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Johnston.
How many fantasy points is Quentin Johnston averaging in 2026?
Quentin Johnston is averaging 4.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 13.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 7.0 points.
Where does Quentin Johnston rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Quentin Johnston ranks WR88 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Quentin Johnston worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Quentin Johnston is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 54% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Quentin Johnston's fantasy football role?
Quentin Johnston is the Chargers' starting WR, with Marquez Valdes-Scantling behind him. He is averaging 5.7 targets a game, on 82% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Quentin Johnston's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Quentin Johnston's next three games are Week 4 at the Seahawks (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 at the Chiefs (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Quentin Johnston been in fantasy football this season?
Quentin Johnston has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.4 points around his 4.4-point average.
What is Quentin Johnston's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Quentin Johnston's floor has been 2.4 PPR points (Week 2, WR92) and his ceiling 7.0 (Week 3, WR62). His median week has been 3.7 points. See Johnston's full game log.
Quentin Johnston 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Los Angeles ChargersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 6
- Yards
- 64
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 17
10.7 Y/R35.3% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 7
- TD
- 0
1 Att7.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 13.1
- Pos rank
- WR88
7.0 Best Week 3 @ BUF2.4 Worst Week 2 vs LV
Advanced Receiving Stats
Johnston is an intermediate target (11.8 yards per target last season), with a 19.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 13 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 3.8 | 6th | 8.8 | 77th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.42 | 8th | 1.43 | 88th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.66 | 58th |
| YAC per reception | 6.8 | 87th | 4.3 | 63rd |
| Catch rate | 35.3% | 4th | 60.7% | 37th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 19.8% | 65th | 16.6% | 66th |
| Snap share | 82.0% | 79th | 76.9% | 67th |
| Air-yards share | 20.5% | 47th | 23.9% | 70th |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | 0th | 15 | 84th |
| Route participation | — | — | 76.4% | 72nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 10.1 | 35th | 11.8 | 57th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Johnston plays most snaps and runs a route on most dropbacks, but gets few red-zone targets and gains little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.4
Fantasy PPG
5.7
Targets/g
21
Rec yds/g
Quentin Johnston career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 17 | 6 | 64 | 0 | 7 | 13.1 | 4.4 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 85 | 51 | 735 | 8 | 7 | 171.2 | 12.2 | WR34 |
| 2024 | 15 | 91 | 55 | 711 | 8 | 6 | 174.7 | 11.7 | WR39 |
| 2023 | 17 | 67 | 38 | 431 | 2 | 9 | 94.0 | 5.5 | WR74 |
| Career | 49 | 260 | 150 | 1,941 | 18 | 29 | 453.0 | 9.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.2
Career PPG
49 games over 4 seasons
91%
Availability
Share of team games he played
22%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
7.4
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Johnston has averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game over 49 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 11.2 a game in his three seasons with a starter's volume, 5.5 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.4 per game, down 7.9 from 2025. His volume has held at about 5.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Justin Herbert.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Johnston's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 735Rec yards2025
- 8Rec TD2025
- 174.7Fantasy pts2024 · WR39
- 1,941Career rec yds2023–2026
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Quentin Johnston Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Quentin Johnston have in 2026?
Quentin Johnston has 13.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.4 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR88 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Quentin Johnston have this season?
Quentin Johnston has 64 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 6 catches and 17 targets. His high was 40 yards, in Week 3 at the Bills.
How many receptions does Quentin Johnston have this season?
Quentin Johnston has 6 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.0 a game, on 17 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 3 at the Bills.
How many targets does Quentin Johnston have this season?
Quentin Johnston has drawn 17 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.7 a game, and caught 35% of them. His high was 6 targets, in Week 1 against the Cardinals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Quentin Johnston have this season?
Quentin Johnston has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Quentin Johnston averaging?
Quentin Johnston is averaging 21.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 64 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Quentin Johnston averaging?
Quentin Johnston is averaging 10.7 yards per reception in 2026, 64 yards on 6 catches.
How many games has Quentin Johnston played in 2026?
Quentin Johnston has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Quentin Johnston's stats last season?
In 2025, Quentin Johnston caught 51 of 85 targets for 735 yards and 8 touchdowns in 14 games. That was 171.2 PPR points (12.2 per game), a WR34 finish.
What are Quentin Johnston's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 49 games, Quentin Johnston has 150 catches for 1,941 yards and 18 touchdowns, for 453.0 PPR fantasy points (9.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Quentin Johnston have in his career?
Quentin Johnston has 18 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 18 receiving, over 49 games.
How many career receiving yards does Quentin Johnston have?
Quentin Johnston has 1,941 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 150 catches.
Quentin Johnston Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.4
Targets/g
5.7
Rec/g
2.0
Rec yds/g
21.3
Yds/rec
10.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Quentin Johnston has averaged 5.7 targets, 2.0 receptions and 4.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Quentin Johnston has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 3 against BUF (7.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LV (2.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARI5th | L 14-26 | 3.7 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR82 |
Week 1 · ARI · L 14-26 · 3.7 pts
How the 3.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LV28th | L 14-26 | 2.4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | WR92 |
Week 2 · LV · L 14-26 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF2nd | L 16-24 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR62 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 16-24 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR88 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR62 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Buffalo
3/6, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
1/5, 7 yds. 1 carry, 7 rush yds.
Just 1.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
2/6, 17 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
View matchup — Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams
Quentin Johnston Game Log 2024
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.6
Targets/g
6.1
Rec/g
3.7
Rec yds/g
47.4
Yds/rec
12.9
Across 15 games in 2024, Quentin Johnston has averaged 6.1 targets, 3.7 receptions and 11.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Quentin Johnston has finished as a top-12 WR in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 4. The best week was Week 18 against LV (31.6 points); the lowest was Week 12 against BAL (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LV21st | W 22-10 | 6.8 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR60 |
Week 1 · LV · W 22-10 · 6.8 pts
How the 6.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR10th | W 26-3 | 22.1 | 6 | 5 | 51 | 2 | 10.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 2 · CAR · W 26-3 · 22.1 pts
How the 22.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT12th | L 10-20 | 12.4 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 10-20 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | KC17th | L 10-17 | 2.3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR90 |
Week 4 · KC · L 10-17 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | DEN24th | W 23-16 | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | WR70 |
Week 6 · DEN · W 23-16 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | CLE3rd | W 27-10 | 22.0 | 5 | 4 | 118 | 1 | 29.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR8 |
Week 9 · CLE · W 27-10 · 22.0 pts
How the 22.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | TEN31st | W 27-17 | 10.4 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 10 · TEN · W 27-17 · 10.4 pts
How the 10.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CIN27th | W 34-27 | 12.8 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR33 |
Week 11 · CIN · W 34-27 · 12.8 pts
How the 12.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | BAL4th | L 23-30 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR118 |
Week 12 · BAL · L 23-30 · 0.0 pts
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| 13 | ATL7th | W 17-13 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR90 |
Week 13 · ATL · W 17-13 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | KC17th | L 17-19 | 15.8 | 7 | 5 | 48 | 1 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 14 · KC · L 17-19 · 15.8 pts
How the 15.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | TB2nd | L 17-40 | 15.5 | 10 | 5 | 45 | 1 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 15 · TB · L 17-40 · 15.5 pts
How the 15.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | DEN24th | W 34-27 | 4.8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR73 |
Week 16 · DEN · W 34-27 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NE16th | W 40-7 | 9.8 | 8 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR46 |
Week 17 · NE · W 40-7 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LV21st | W 34-20 | 31.6 | 14 | 13 | 186 | 0 | 14.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR2 |
Week 18 · LV · W 34-20 · 31.6 pts
How the 31.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Four WR1 weeks, three WR2 weeks and eight busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR41 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR60 · Wk 2 WR11 · Wk 3 WR39 · Wk 4 WR90 · Wk 6 WR70 · Wk 9 WR8 · Wk 10 WR29 · Wk 11 WR33 · Wk 12 WR118 · Wk 13 WR90 · Wk 14 WR22 · Wk 15 WR25 · Wk 16 WR73 · Wk 17 WR46 · Wk 18 WR2
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season high in a win
13/14, 186 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New England
5/8, 48 yds.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Denver
3/6, 18 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Tampa Bay
5/10, 45 yds, 1 TD.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Kansas City
5/7, 48 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
2/4, 12 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
0/5, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Cincinnati
2/8, 48 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Efficient in a home win
2/2, 24 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Cleveland
4/5, 118 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Denver
3/4, 22 yds. 1 carry, 0 rush yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
1/5, 9 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
Just 1.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
2/2, 44 yds, 1 TD.
The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week at Carolina
5/6, 51 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
3/5, 38 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Quentin Johnston Game Log FAQ
How did Quentin Johnston do in his last game?
Quentin Johnston scored 7.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Bills, a 24–16 loss, a WR62 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Quentin Johnston score in his last game?
Quentin Johnston scored 7.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Bills, a WR62 finish for the week. That was 2.6 above his season average of 4.4.
How many receiving yards did Quentin Johnston have in his last game?
Quentin Johnston had 40 receiving yards on 3 catches in Week 3 at the Bills, from 6 targets.
How many touchdowns did Quentin Johnston score in his last game?
Quentin Johnston did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Bills; his 7.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Quentin Johnston have in his last game?
Quentin Johnston caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards in Week 3 at the Bills.
What were Quentin Johnston's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Raiders, a 26–14 loss, Quentin Johnston caught 1 of 5 targets for 7 yards, and ran for 7 yards. That was 2.4 PPR points, a WR92 finish.
What was Quentin Johnston's best game this season?
Quentin Johnston's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Bills: 7.0 PPR points, a WR62 finish. He caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards.
What was Quentin Johnston's worst game this season?
Quentin Johnston's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Raiders: 2.4 PPR points, a WR92 finish. He caught 1 of 5 targets for 7 yards, and ran for 7 yards.
How many games has Quentin Johnston scored a touchdown in this season?
Quentin Johnston has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Quentin Johnston's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Johnston's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Quentin Johnston Rest-of-Season Outlook
Downfield depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR34 last season at 12.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR88 at 4.4 PPR points per game, against 12.2 over 14 games last season (WR34). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 42nd of 142 in target volume (15.4% target share), 41st of 142 in downfield role (21.8% air-yards share) and 50th of 142 in efficiency (1.66 yards per route run). His points come from his downfield role. Efficiency is the soft spot. Justin Herbert is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Marquez Valdes-Scantling next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Johnston delivered a steady third year, turning 84 targets into 51 catches for 735 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns over 13 games, banking 120.2 fantasy points at WR31. That edged his 2024 (55-711-8, WR42) on a per-game basis despite a dip in target share from 18.5 to 15.4 percent and avoided-tackle rate falling from 14.5 to 7.8. The big-play juice is real: he logged 13 catches of 20-plus yards and three of 50-plus, with a 19.39 air yards per reception that anchors a downfield role.
The 2023 first-rounder out of TCU sustained his touchdown output two straight years (eight each), and 15 red-zone targets plus seven end-zone looks point to continued scoring equity. The 60.7 percent catch rate and 44 percent success rate cap his floor, making him touchdown-dependent week to week. Draft him as a back-end WR3 or flex with legitimate upside if his target share rebounds.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 11.8
- Drop rate
- 2.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 15
- Route participation
- 70.9%
- YAC per reception
- 4.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 SEA, 30thWk 5 DEN, 27thWk 6 KC, 32ndWk 8 LAR, 19th
- Heavy target volume15.4% target share, 42nd of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role21.8% air-yards share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityMarquez Valdes-Scantling is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 4 (30th) and the Broncos in Week 5 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Quentin Johnston Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Quentin Johnston's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Quentin Johnston projects as a downfield depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His downfield role (21.8% air-yards share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.66 yards per route run, 50th of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Quentin Johnston's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Quentin Johnston is the WR88 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Quentin Johnston's projected role going forward?
Quentin Johnston is the listed starting WR, with Marquez Valdes-Scantling next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Quentin Johnston get more targets?
Quentin Johnston's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 5.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Quentin Johnston's fantasy football upside?
Quentin Johnston's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR62) and his downfield role (21.8% air-yards share, 41st of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Quentin Johnston's fantasy value?
Quentin Johnston's risks: Marquez Valdes-Scantling is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his efficiency (1.66 yards per route run, 50th of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Seahawks in Week 4 and the Broncos in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Quentin Johnston's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Quentin Johnston Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriJohnston hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in four seasons. Most of his lost time came from an ankle injury in 2024; nothing else has cost him more than 1 game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Ankle injury · 2024
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 2 |
| Hip / groin | 1 | 1 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 0 |
| Concussion | 1 | 0 |
| Hamstring | 1 | 0 |
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Groin in 2025, 1 game missed
- 3 games in 4 seasons, 2 of them in 2024
- 6 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Quentin Johnston Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Johnston a game this season.
- 2025
Groin 1 game
Johnston appeared on the injury report late in the week with a groin issue and was ruled out for the Week 15 game against Kansas City.
- 2025
Shin Played through
He was dealing with a shin injury during the week but was a full participant in practice and played in Week 11.
- 2025
Hamstring Played through
Appeared on the injury report with a hamstring issue but was a full participant in practice by the end of the week and played.
- 2025
Concussion Played through
Suffered a concussion after taking a hard hit in a preseason game against the Rams and was carted off the field.
- 2024
Thigh Postseason
Was listed as questionable with a thigh injury ahead of the Wild Card playoff game but was active for the matchup.
- 2024
Ankle 2 games
Was listed as doubtful for Week 7 and Week 8 due to an ankle injury.
If Johnston Misses Time
Next man up: Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Marquez Valdes-Scantling is next on the Chargers depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Johnston misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Justin Herbert would lose one of his main options.
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Quentin Johnston Injury FAQ
Is Quentin Johnston injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Quentin Johnston is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Quentin Johnston playing this week?
Quentin Johnston has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Seahawks on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Quentin Johnston missed any games this season?
No. Quentin Johnston has played in every Chargers game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Quentin Johnston's injury history?
Quentin Johnston has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 2 for an ankle injury in 2024 and 1 for a groin injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Quentin Johnston's most recent injury?
Quentin Johnston's most recent logged injury was a groin injury in Week 15 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Quentin Johnston have any recurring injuries?
No. Quentin Johnston's six logged injuries were to six different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Quentin Johnston's worst injury?
Quentin Johnston's longest absence came from an ankle injury in 2024, which cost him 2 games of the 3 he has missed in his career.
Latest Quentin Johnston News & Updates
Johnston struggles at Buffalo
3 REC, 40 YDS (6 TGT)
7.0 fantasy points · WR62
Johnston caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards in the 24–16 loss at Buffalo. That was 18% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 14–26 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Johnston struggles vs. Las Vegas
2.4 fantasy points · WR92 · 2.0 below his 4.4 average
Johnston caught 1 of 5 targets for 7 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Las Vegas. That was 19% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 14–26 vs ARI
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Catches two passes in loss (opens in new tab)
Hauled in just two receptions in a losing effort.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 3.7 PPR points, a WR82 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Johnston struggles vs. Arizona
3.7 fantasy points · WR82 · 0.7 below his 4.4 average
Johnston caught 2 of 6 targets for 17 yards in the 26–14 loss vs. Arizona. That was 22% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Idle for Saturday's practice (opens in new tab)
Sat out Saturday's practice.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not in uniform for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)
Inactive for Thursday's game and won't contribute.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not expected to miss much, if any, practice time (opens in new tab)
Shouldn't miss meaningful practice time, keeping his availability on track.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sustains lower-body injury in joint practice (opens in new tab)
Left joint practice with a lower-body injury; status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expects more YAC in new scheme (opens in new tab)
Anticipates increased yards after catch in new offensive scheme.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Chargers Teammates News
Updates on Johnston's quarterback and target competition.
- Ladd McConkey: Exhibiting limp Thursday (opens in new tab)Ladd McConkey, WR. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Justin Herbert: Uneven performance in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Justin Herbert: Game-long struggles in loss (opens in new tab)Justin Herbert, QB. 88 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ladd McConkey: Active for Week 2 (opens in new tab)Ladd McConkey, WR. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ladd McConkey: Trending toward playing Week 2 (opens in new tab)Ladd McConkey, WR. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ladd McConkey: Listed as questionable to face Raiders (opens in new tab)Ladd McConkey, WR. 15 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
Around the Chargers
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Quentin Johnston News FAQ
What is the latest news on Quentin Johnston?
The latest Johnston update, from September 27: Johnston struggles at Buffalo. Johnston caught 3 of 6 targets for 40 yards in the 24–16 loss at Buffalo. That was 18% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Quentin Johnston news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 7.0 fantasy points, a WR62 finish, 2.6 above his 4.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Quentin Johnston Bio
Quentin Johnston is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, where he wears No. 1. Born September 6, 2001, in Temple, TX, he attended Temple and played college football at TCU.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Johnston in round 1, pick 21, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 49 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 150 passes for 1,941 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Los Angeles Chargers Current team2023–present
Selected in round 1, pick 21, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 43 of 49 games.
College: TCU
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Chargers in round 1, pick 21.
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About Quentin Johnston: Bio FAQ
How old is Quentin Johnston?
Quentin Johnston is 25 years old. He was born on September 6, 2001. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Quentin Johnston?
Quentin Johnston is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 208 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much does Quentin Johnston weigh?
Quentin Johnston weighs 208 pounds, his listed weight on the Los Angeles Chargers roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Quentin Johnston wear?
Quentin Johnston wears number 1 for the Los Angeles Chargers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Quentin Johnston play?
Quentin Johnston plays wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Quentin Johnston play for?
Quentin Johnston plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Chargers since 2023.
Where did Quentin Johnston go to college?
Quentin Johnston played college football at TCU, after attending Temple (TX). The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him out of TCU in 2023.
When was Quentin Johnston drafted?
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Quentin Johnston in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 21st overall pick, out of TCU.
What round was Quentin Johnston drafted in?
Quentin Johnston was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 21st overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.
What pick was Quentin Johnston in the NFL Draft?
Quentin Johnston was the 21st overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round.
Where is Quentin Johnston from?
Quentin Johnston went to high school in Texas, at Temple, before playing college football at TCU.
When is Quentin Johnston's birthday?
Quentin Johnston's birthday is September 6. He was born on September 6, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Quentin Johnston been in the NFL?
2026 is Quentin Johnston's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Quentin Johnston played for?
Quentin Johnston has played for the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What year did Quentin Johnston enter the NFL?
Quentin Johnston entered the NFL in 2023, when the Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 4th season.