Jordan Addison vs Quentin Johnston: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jordan Addison and Quentin Johnston is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver put up 8.1 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Quentin Johnston of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 10.4 in 14. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.3 points favors Quentin Johnston, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jordan Addison turned 79 targets into 610 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Quentin Johnston converted 85 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: Jordan Addison sits Week 6 while Quentin Johnston is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
