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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Luther Burden III vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Luther Burden III'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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 7.0), and Quentin Johnston's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Luther Burden III is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRChicago Bears#60

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

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

Luther Burden III

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.0 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Luther Burden III: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #60 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Luther Burden III 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.

Luther Burden III vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Luther Burden III and Quentin Johnston are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG across 15 games with the Chicago Bears, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG in 13 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 4.2-PPG gap gives Quentin Johnston the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Luther Burden III turned 60 targets into 652 yards and 2 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.

One scheduling note: Luther Burden III is off Week 10 and Quentin Johnston Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quentin Johnston at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Luther Burden III is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Luther Burden III (age 22) 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 Luther Burden III by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luther Burden III played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Luther Burden III 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luther Burden III vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luther Burden III	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	11.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	146
Receptions	47	51
Rec/Game	3.1	3.9
Receiving Yards	652	735
Rec Yds/Game	43.5	56.5
Receiving TDs	2	8
Targets	60	84
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.5
Age	22	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Luther Burden III by 4.2 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 7.0). 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 Luther Burden III or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Luther Burden III'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 Luther Burden III and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Luther Burden III and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luther Burden III (CHI) 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 Luther Burden III or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Luther Burden III 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.