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Quentin Johnston vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Quentin Johnston is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 742 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quentin Johnston higher, but do not fade Ryan Flournoy entirely.

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

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER
Quentin Johnston
PPG
11.2
Games
13
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
84
Bye
Week 7
WRDallas Cowboys#55
Ryan Flournoy
PPG
7.2
Games
13
Rec
40
Rec Yds
475
Rec TDs
4
Targets
56
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Quentin Johnston
Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

11.2 PPG7.2 PPG
13 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Quentin Johnston is producing at 51% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quentin Johnston vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Quentin Johnston and Ryan Flournoy for your lineup, you are not alone. Quentin Johnston finished the 2025 season at 11.2 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (13 games), and Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 for the Dallas Cowboys (13 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Quentin Johnston is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Quentin Johnston, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Quentin Johnston has his bye in Week 7, and Ryan Flournoy rests in Week 14. 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

Quentin Johnston is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ryan Flournoy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Quentin Johnston outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • 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 Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatQuentin JohnstonRyan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)11.27.2
Games Played1313
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14694
Receptions5140
Rec/Game3.93.1
Receiving Yards735475
Rec Yds/Game56.536.5
Receiving TDs84
Targets8456
Target Share/Game6.54.3
Age2426
Experience2 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quentin Johnston at 11.2 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Ryan Flournoy's 7.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quentin Johnston or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?

Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quentin Johnston or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Quentin Johnston outscored Ryan Flournoy by 4.0 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.