Quentin Johnston vs Troy Franklin: Who Should You Start?
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 10.4 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Troy Franklin posted 8.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the Denver Broncos.
A 1.9-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 85 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 5 and Troy Franklin Week 14. 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.
