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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 11.2), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Quentin Johnston is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.2 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 11.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Davante Adams carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Quentin Johnston drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Quentin Johnston posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 11 and Quentin Johnston Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

•Davante Adams outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Quentin Johnston is 9 years younger than Davante Adams (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	11.2
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	146
Receptions	60	51
Rec/Game	4.3	3.9
Receiving Yards	789	735
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	56.5
Receiving TDs	14	8
Targets	114	84
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.5
Age	33	24
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 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 Davante Adams or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Quentin Johnston by 2.6 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.