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Jake Tonges vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8
WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER
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
Jake Tonges
Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

8.5 PPG11.2 PPG
9 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Jake Tonges vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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.

Jake Tonges has his bye in Week 8, Quentin Johnston in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Jake Tonges (age 26) 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 Jake Tonges by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Quentin Johnston 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 tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJake TongesQuentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)8.511.2
Games Played913
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77146
Receptions3451
Rec/Game3.83.9
Receiving Yards293735
Rec Yds/Game32.656.5
Receiving TDs58
Targets4684
Target Share/Game5.16.5
Age2624
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Jake Tonges by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Tonges or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?

Jake Tonges (SF) 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.

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