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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerry Jeudy vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy by 1.1 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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WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

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

Jerry Jeudy

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

10.1 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% of elite pace and Quentin Johnston at 51%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jerry Jeudy vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy (10.1 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. Jerry Jeudy played 17 games for the Cleveland Browns; Quentin Johnston suited up 13 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.1-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jerry Jeudy turned 108 targets into 845 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Quentin Johnston converted 84 looks into 735 yards and 8 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jerry Jeudy 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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) 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 Jerry Jeudy by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy 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.
•Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerry Jeudy	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.1	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	172	146
Receptions	68	51
Rec/Game	4.0	3.9
Receiving Yards	845	735
Rec Yds/Game	49.7	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	108	84
Target Share/Game	6.4	6.5
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Jerry Jeudy by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 10.1). 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 Jerry Jeudy or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 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 1.1 points per game.

When are Jerry Jeudy and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jerry Jeudy (CLE) 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 Jerry Jeudy or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Jerry Jeudy by 1.1 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.