Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Limited by shoulder injury
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Johnston (shoulder) was limited at practice Thursday.
Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Johnston wore a non-contact jersey during Thursday's session, with the Chargers' ensuing injury report revealing that the wideout is managing a shoulder issue. Johnston now has two more chances to upgrade his participation level ahead of Monday night's game against the Eagles. After recording five catches for 42 yards on 10 targets in Week 10, Johnston has been targeted three times in each of his last two outings, though he did manage to put up a 3-23-1 receiving line in this past Sunday's win over the Raiders.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: WRs to Sit
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Johnston scored a touchdown in Week 13 against Las Vegas, but he finished with three catches for 23 yards on three targets. He's been held to fewer than 55 receiving yards in seven games in a row, and he has three targets or less in three of his past five outings. Justin Herbert (hand) is attempting to play in this game after having surgery Monday, and the Eagles defense will make things tough on this offensive line. I would only use Johnston as a low-end starting option in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
Johnston scored a touchdown in Week 13 against Las Vegas, but he finished with three catches for 23 yards on three targets. He's been held to fewer than 55 receiving yards in seven games in a row, and he has three targets or less in three of his past five outings. Justin Herbert (hand) is attempting to play in this game after having surgery Monday, and the Eagles defense will make things tough on this offensive line. I would only use Johnston as a low-end starting option in three-receiver leagues in Week 14.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Sleeper WRs
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Johnston had no catches on three targets in his last game in Week 11 at Jacksonville, and he actually has two games without a reception in his past four outings. But he also has a great history against the Raiders with 16 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets, and he scored 15.9 PPR points at Las Vegas in Week 2. The Raiders are No. 6 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Johnston is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in this game.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Held catchless in loss
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Johnston failed to catch any of his three targets in a 35-6 drubbing at the hands of the Jaguars on Sunday.
Justin Herbert was pulled early in the second half after the Chargers were manhandled on both sides of the ball. The entirety of the team's passing attack took a hit, but none more so than Johnston, who just garnered 10 targets in Week 10 against the Steelers. It's fair to assume the Chargers will get back on track after their bye against the lowly Raiders in Week 13 , but with difficult matchups against teams like the Eagles and Texans looming after that, as well as divisional clashes with Denver and Kansas City, this might not be the only game that proves to be rough sledding for Johnston.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Seems likely to suit up Sunday
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Johnston (shin), who is questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, appears likely to play after practicing fully Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though players who end the week with a full practice session typically end up playing in the subsequent game, Johnston's status won't be officially clarified until the Chargers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If he does suit up, Johnston will likely take on his usual key role in the Chargers' wideout corps alongside Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Questionable after full practice
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Johnston (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully Friday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Johnston was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to a full session Friday bodes well for his chances of facing Jacksonville. That said, the WR's official questionable designation makes his status worth confirming ahead of the Chargers' 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. In his team's Week 10 win over the Steelers, Johnston recorded an 82 percent snap share en route to catching five of his team-high 10 targets for 42 yards.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Limited practice Wednesday
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Johnston (shin) was limited at practice Wednesday.
As was fellow wide receiver Ladd McConkey (ankle), which makes the duo's status worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Johnston was on the field for 82 percent of the Chargers' snaps on offense in the team's Week 10 win over the Steelers en route to logging a team-high 10 targets, and at this stage it's unclear if his shin issue is something that occurred in that contest or popped up during Wednesday's practice.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Leads team with 10 targets on SNF
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Johnston had five receptions on 10 targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Johnston paced the Chargers in targets on Sunday Night Football, finishing with his second game recording double-digit targets this season. The large volume didn't result in a notable fantasy score this time around, as it was Ladd McConkey (4-107-1) who cashed in Justin Herbert's lone touchdown pass of the evening. Johnston is still on pace for a career year with a 37-502-6 receiving line through nine appearances. The 23-year-old will look to enter Los Angeles' Week 12 bye on a high note with a strong showing against the Jaguars next Sunday.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: WRs to Start
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Johnston got back on track in Week 9 at Tennessee with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown on five targets, and he rebounded from his disappearing act in Week 8 against Minnesota when he had no targets. This week, Johnston has a dream matchup against the Steelers, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. There have been 10 receivers who have scored at least 15.4 PPR points against Pittsburgh, including three last week from the Colts. Ladd McConkey, Johnston and Keenan Allen, in that order, all should do well in this matchup, and Johnston should have the chance to make some big plays down the field against this secondary.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Blanked in Thursday's win
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Johnston wasn't targeted in Thursday's 37-10 win over the Vikings.
Johnston was on the field for 38 of 73 offensive snaps, trailing Tre' Harris (43) and Ladd McConkey (42) but finishing well ahead of Keenan Allen (18). Harris has an overlapping skill set with Johnston, and the rookie second-round pick could gradually supplant Johnston as the team's go-to deep threat. Johnston exceeded 70 receiving yards in each of his first four appearances this season while scoring four touchdowns over that span, but he has just 70 yards and one touchdown in his last three games combined. His next opportunity to bounce back will arrive against the Titans in Week 9.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Finds end zone in return
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Johnston caught two of six targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.
Making his return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring strain, Johnston struggled with drops and didn't see a lot of volume, but he was still able to make an impact with a seven-yard TD reception from Justin Herbert in the third quarter. Johnston will take a 28-407-5 line on 46 targets through six contests into a Week 8 meeting with the Vikings, who just surrendered a combined 13-304-3 line to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Johnston (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday.
After being limited Wednesday, Johnston -- who was inactive for the Chargers' 29-27 win over the Dolphins in Week 6 -- returned to a full session a day later, which sets the stage for the wideout to return to action Sunday against the Colts. Prior to his injury, Johnston was off to a fantasy-friendly start to the 2025 campaign with a 26-377-4 line on 41 targets through five contests.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Present at practice Wednesday
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Johnston (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Johnston managed to log a trio of limited practice sessions before being ruled out for the Chargers' win over the Dolphins in Week 6, so he may need to resume practicing in full in order to gain clearance for Sunday's matchup against the Colts. If the third-year pro were forced to miss any more time, rookie second-round pick Tre' Harris would get another chance to step into an expanded offensive role alongside Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Sitting out Week 6
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Johnston (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Johnston took a questionable tag into the weekend after turning in limited practices Wednesday through Friday and was viewed as a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, but the Chargers have ultimately chosen to hold out the ascending third-year wideout for the first time this season. In Johnston's absence, more target volume could be available for starting wideouts Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen, while rookie Tre' Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith could benefit from more playing time in three-receiver formations. Given that he seemed to close to playing Sunday before being made inactive, Johnston should have decent odds of returning to action Week 7 versus the Colts.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Trending down for Week 6
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Johnston (hamstring), who is questionable to play against Miami on Sunday, is trending toward missing the matchup, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
As a result of the hamstring injury, Johnston was a limited participant Wednesday through Friday. Though the Chargers initially had more hope that Johnston would be able to take the field against the Dolphins, his status is very much in question, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network noting that the receiver is considered a game-time decision but is likely to be held out if the team determines he has any "chance of re-injury." With that said, Johnston's official status may not be announced until the Chargers release their inactive list around 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Should Johnston indeed need to sit out Sunday's contest, Tre' Harris could be asked to step up as the Chargers' No. 3 wideout.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Finds end zone again Sunday
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Johnston caught eight of 13 targets for 98 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Giants.
The 2023 first-round pick appears to be coming into his own. Johnston hauled in his fourth TD in four games with a 36-yard strike from Justin Herbert in the second quarter, and he led the Chargers in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon while setting personal bests for the season in all three categories. Johnston's 2025 rise has coincided with a decline in fortunes for Ladd McConkey, and at some point Herbert may make an effort to get the latter going, but Johnston will be the one taking an impressive 22-337-4 line on 36 targets into a Week 5 meeting with the Commanders.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Leads team in receiving yards
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Johnston tallied six receptions for 89 yards on 10 targets in the 23-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Johnston broke free for a 37-yard reception that appeared to have him bottled up for a shorter gain only for the play to not be ruled dead, allowing the third-year receiver to scamper for additional yardage. His 10 targets were second on Los Angeles behind only Keenan Allen (11), and Johnston was frequently used on intermediate routes all over the field as well. That's now consecutive games in which the 2023 first-round pick has finished top two in targets, all but solidifying his key role in the dynamic offense.
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Chargers' Quentin Johnston: Another TD in win
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Johnston caught just three of his seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in the 20-9 win over the Raiders on Monday.
Johnson had multiple critical drops in the first quarter, but for a second consecutive week the 24-year-old once again connected with Justin Herbert on a beautiful frozen rope, this time for a 60-yard touchdown that proved to be all the scoring necessary to beat the Raiders. The 2023 first-round pick did tie for the team high with seven targets, but unlike Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey, the majority of Johnston's targets appeared to be scripted and don't necessarily indicate a potential bump in volume on a week-to-week basis.
It is strange to have two wide receivers on the same team at the top of the waiver wire, but Johnston has proven since the start of 2024 that he does not need a lot of targets to produce a lot of Fantasy points. In his last 16 games, he has produced 2.03 Fantasy points per target, which ranks 13th since the start of last year amongst WRs with at least 90 targets. Johnston won't be as steady as Allen, but he should have more spike weeks.
