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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Quentin Johnston is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 742 yards gives a reliable baseline. Adonai Mitchell at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quentin Johnston higher, but do not fade Adonai Mitchell entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.8 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Adonai Mitchell vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Adonai Mitchell and Quentin Johnston for your lineup, you are not alone. Adonai Mitchell finished the 2025 season at 7.8 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (16 games), and Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games).

That 3.4-point weekly advantage for Quentin Johnston is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Adonai Mitchell turned 68 targets into 558 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Quentin Johnston converted 84 looks into 735 yards and 8 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Adonai Mitchell sits Week 14 while Quentin Johnston is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quentin Johnston is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Adonai Mitchell is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Adonai Mitchell played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Adonai Mitchell contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	11.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	146
Receptions	42	51
Rec/Game	2.6	3.9
Receiving Yards	558	735
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	68	84
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.5
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quentin Johnston at 11.2 PPG, 3.4 points per game above Adonai Mitchell's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Adonai Mitchell and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Adonai Mitchell and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Adonai Mitchell (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Adonai Mitchell or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Adonai Mitchell by 3.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.