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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Marquise Brown vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 4.1-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 7.1), and Quentin Johnston's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marquise Brown 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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WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Marquise Brown

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

7.1 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marquise Brown 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.

Marquise Brown vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Marquise Brown (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.1 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 11.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Quentin Johnston carries a 4.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Marquise Brown turned 74 targets into 587 yards and 5 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: Marquise Brown is off Week 5 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. Marquise Brown is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Marquise Brown (age 28) 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 Marquise Brown by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Marquise Brown 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 4 years younger than Marquise Brown (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marquise Brown vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marquise Brown	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	11.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	114	146
Receptions	49	51
Rec/Game	3.1	3.9
Receiving Yards	587	735
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	56.5
Receiving TDs	5	8
Targets	74	84
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.5
Age	28	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quentin Johnston holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marquise Brown or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 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 4.1 points per game.

When are Marquise Brown and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marquise Brown or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Marquise Brown by 4.1 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.