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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 1,426 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 Ja'Marr Chase 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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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

15.7 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ja'Marr Chase and Quentin Johnston for your lineup, you are not alone. Ja'Marr Chase finished the 2025 season at 15.7 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (16 games), and Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games).

That 4.5-point weekly advantage for Ja'Marr Chase 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. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Quentin Johnston drew 84. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, 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: Ja'Marr Chase sits Week 6 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

Ja'Marr Chase is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quentin Johnston is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (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?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ja'Marr Chase played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Ja'Marr Chase contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	11.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	146
Receptions	125	51
Rec/Game	7.8	3.9
Receiving Yards	1,412	735
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	56.5
Receiving TDs	8	8
Targets	185	84
Target Share/Game	11.6	6.5
Age	26	24
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ja'Marr Chase at 15.7 PPG, 4.5 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 Ja'Marr Chase or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 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 4.5 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Quentin Johnston by 4.5 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.