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Bucky Irving vs Quentin Johnston

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11
WRLos Angeles Chargers
Quentin Johnston
PPG
10.4
Games
14
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
85
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

12.3 PPG10.4 PPG
10 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Bucky Irving vs Quentin Johnston: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 10 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 10.4 PPG across 14 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Bucky Irving has his bye in Week 11, Quentin Johnston in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Quentin Johnston averaged 10.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 10.4 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 Bucky Irving and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 10.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.