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Chris Olave vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Chris Olave is the better play on a neutral week. 13.6 PPG with 1,160 yards gives a reliable baseline. Quentin Johnston at 11.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chris Olave higher, but do not fade Quentin Johnston entirely.

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

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER
Chris Olave
PPG
13.6
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 8
WRLos Angeles Chargers#18
Quentin Johnston
PPG
11.2
Games
13
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
84
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Chris Olave
Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

13.6 PPG11.2 PPG
16 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Olave is producing at 62% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Chris Olave carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Olave vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chris Olave and Quentin Johnston for your lineup, you are not alone. Chris Olave finished the 2025 season at 13.6 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (16 games), and Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games).

That 2.4-point weekly advantage for Chris Olave 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.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Quentin Johnston drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Quentin Johnston posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 8, and Quentin Johnston rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Chris Olave outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChris OlaveQuentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)13.611.2
Games Played1613
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218146
Receptions10051
Rec/Game6.33.9
Receiving Yards1,163735
Rec Yds/Game72.756.5
Receiving TDs98
Targets15684
Target Share/Game9.86.5
Age2524
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chris Olave at 13.6 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Quentin Johnston's 11.2. 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 Chris Olave or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 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 Chris Olave and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 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 2.4 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Olave or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Chris Olave outscored Quentin Johnston by 2.4 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.

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