Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quentin Johnston vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 8.5), and Quentin Johnston's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Troy Franklin 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.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Quentin Johnston and Troy Franklin in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRDenver Broncos#44

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Quentin Johnston

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.5 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Quentin Johnston is producing at 51% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quentin Johnston vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Quentin Johnston and Troy Franklin are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG across 13 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives Quentin Johnston the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Quentin Johnston turned 84 targets into 735 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Troy Franklin converted 104 looks into 709 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Quentin Johnston is off Week 7 and Troy Franklin Week 10. 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: Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Troy Franklin by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Troy Franklin 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.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 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 Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quentin Johnston	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.5
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	145
Receptions	51	65
Rec/Game	3.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	735	709
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	41.7
Receiving TDs	8	6
Targets	84	104
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.1
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 10

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Troy Franklin by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 8.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Quentin Johnston vs Troy Franklin

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Quentin Johnston vs Troy Franklin

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quentin Johnston or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Troy Franklin's 8.5 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 Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quentin Johnston or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Troy Franklin by 2.7 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.