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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Keon Coleman vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Quentin Johnston is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 742 yards gives a reliable baseline. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quentin Johnston higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman entirely.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Keon Coleman

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.0 PPG11.2 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Keon Coleman is producing at 32% 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.

Keon Coleman vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Keon Coleman and Quentin Johnston is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Quentin Johnston of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 11.2 in 13. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.2 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. Keon Coleman turned 59 targets into 404 yards and 4 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.

Both share a Week 7 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quentin Johnston is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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 wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Keon Coleman vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Keon Coleman	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	11.2
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	146
Receptions	38	51
Rec/Game	3.2	3.9
Receiving Yards	404	735
Rec Yds/Game	33.7	56.5
Receiving TDs	4	8
Targets	59	84
Target Share/Game	4.9	6.5
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quentin Johnston versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman in 2025. The baseline favors Quentin Johnston, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Keon Coleman or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Keon Coleman and Quentin Johnston share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Keon Coleman and Quentin Johnston share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Keon Coleman or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Keon Coleman by 4.2 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.