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Quentin Johnston vs Rico Dowdle

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRLos Angeles Chargers
Quentin Johnston
PPG
10.4
Games
14
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
85
Bye
Week 5
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

10.4 PPG11.6 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Quentin Johnston vs Rico Dowdle: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) against Rico Dowdle (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Quentin Johnston averaged 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Rico Dowdle posted 11.6 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Quentin Johnston has his bye in Week 5, Rico Dowdle in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

11.6 PPG for Rico Dowdle versus 10.4 for Quentin Johnston in 2025. The baseline favors Rico Dowdle, 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 Quentin Johnston or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rico Dowdle has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 10.4 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2025?

Quentin Johnston averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?

Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Rico Dowdle (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.