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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mike Evans vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 2.5-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 8.7), and Quentin Johnston's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Evans 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

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

Mike Evans

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

8.7 PPG11.2 PPG

8 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mike Evans is producing at 40% 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.

Mike Evans vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 8 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 2.5-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. Mike Evans turned 62 targets into 368 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.

One scheduling note: Mike Evans 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

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: Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Mike Evans by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 8 years younger than Mike Evans (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mike Evans vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mike Evans	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	11.2
Games Played	8	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	146
Receptions	30	51
Rec/Game	3.8	3.9
Receiving Yards	368	735
Rec Yds/Game	46.0	56.5
Receiving TDs	3	8
Targets	62	84
Target Share/Game	7.8	6.5
Age	32	24
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quentin Johnston holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 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 Mike Evans or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Mike Evans averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Mike Evans and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mike Evans (TB) 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 Mike Evans or Quentin Johnston a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Mike Evans by 2.5 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.