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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quentin Johnston vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Quentin Johnston

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.5 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Quentin Johnston vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 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 7, Tyler Higbee in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quentin Johnston is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 9 years younger than Tyler Higbee (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quentin Johnston vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quentin Johnston	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.5
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	59
Receptions	51	25
Rec/Game	3.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	735	281
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	31.2
Receiving TDs	8	3
Targets	84	36
Target Share/Game	6.5	4.0
Age	24	33
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quentin Johnston versus 6.5 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors Quentin Johnston, 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.