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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quentin Johnston vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Quentin Johnston edges Tyreek Hill by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Quentin Johnston goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Quentin Johnston

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

11.2 PPG10.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Quentin Johnston is producing at 51% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Quentin Johnston vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Quentin Johnston played 13 games for the Los Angeles Chargers; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Quentin Johnston saw 84 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Quentin Johnston, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Quentin Johnston sits Week 7 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quentin Johnston played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 8 years younger than Tyreek Hill (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quentin Johnston vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quentin Johnston	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	10.8
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	43
Receptions	51	21
Rec/Game	3.9	5.3
Receiving Yards	735	265
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	66.3
Receiving TDs	8	1
Targets	84	29
Target Share/Game	6.5	7.3
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Quentin Johnston outscored Tyreek Hill by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 10.8). 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quentin Johnston or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quentin Johnston or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Tyreek Hill by 0.4 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.