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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Quentin Johnston edges Courtland Sutton by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Quentin Johnston goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

10.7 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Courtland Sutton vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) and Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Courtland Sutton played 17 games for the Denver Broncos; Quentin Johnston suited up 13 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Quentin Johnston drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Quentin Johnston posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 10 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

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: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton 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.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Quentin Johnston is 6 years younger than Courtland Sutton (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	146
Receptions	74	51
Rec/Game	4.4	3.9
Receiving Yards	1,017	735
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	56.5
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	124	84
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.5
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quentin Johnston holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Courtland Sutton by 0.5 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.