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Quentin Johnston vs Rashee RiceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.5 PPG to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Rashee Rice has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (15.5 to 11.2), and Rashee Rice's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Quentin Johnston 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers#18
Quentin Johnston
PPG
11.2
Games
13
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
84
Bye
Week 7
WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER
Rashee Rice
PPG
15.5
Games
8
Rec
53
Rec Yds
571
Rec TDs
5
Targets
78
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Quentin Johnston
Rashee Rice

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11.2 PPG15.5 PPG
13 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Quentin Johnston is producing at 51% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quentin Johnston vs Rashee Rice: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Quentin Johnston (Los Angeles Chargers) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.2 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Rashee Rice (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 15.5 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rashee Rice carries a 4.3-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. Quentin Johnston turned 84 targets into 735 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Quentin Johnston has his bye in Week 7, and Rashee Rice rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Quentin Johnston is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Rashee Rice outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quentin Johnston vs Rashee Rice: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatQuentin JohnstonRashee Rice
PPG (Half-PPR)11.215.5
Games Played138
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)146124
Receptions5153
Rec/Game3.96.6
Receiving Yards735571
Rec Yds/Game56.571.4
Receiving TDs85
Targets8478
Target Share/Game6.59.8
Age2426
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rashee Rice holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston and Rashee Rice average in 2025?

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Quentin Johnston or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Rashee Rice outscored Quentin Johnston by 4.3 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.