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Quentin Johnston or Brian Thomas

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Quentin Johnston

Quentin Johnston

WR • Los Angeles Chargers LAC
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WR • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnston over Thomas

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Quentin Johnston

Quentin Johnston at Buffalo — Looking to Rebound in a High-Scoring Environment

Johnston opens Week 3 operating as a starting perimeter receiver alongside Tre' Harris and Ladd McConkey. Despite garnering 11 targets through the Chargers' first two games, Johnston has struggled to find an early-season rhythm, turning that volume into just 3 receptions for 24 yards.

Facing Buffalo on the road as underdogs in an anticipated high-scoring matchup, Los Angeles should encounter a pass-heavy game script. While our projection pegs him for approximately 3 catches, 43 yards, and 9.3 fantasy points, his modest 19% start rate illustrates manager hesitation, making him a volatile flex option.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Johnston

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Patriots — Primed for Rebound at Home

Brian Thomas Jr. heads into Week 3 completely healthy after shaking off a minor shoulder scare suffered earlier this month. Serving as Jacksonville's starting outside receiver alongside Jakobi Meyers, Thomas saw an encouraging spike in opportunity last week, commanding eight targets to bring his season total to 11.

However, conversion remains an issue, as he has totaled only six catches for 80 yards through two contests and sits with an 8% start rate. Our models project roughly 3 receptions for 45 yards (9.5 fantasy points) against New England, positioning him as a high-upside WR3 or flex option who can break out with a single deep connection.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Quentin Johnston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
177.070
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3248.090
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Brian Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34013.3220
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
68013.3220
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Quentin Johnston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Brian Thomas
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Quentin Johnston
OWN
87%
-3.53 compared to last week
START
17%
+1.53 compared to last week
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
91%
-3.35 compared to last week
START
11%
-0.98 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Quentin Johnston
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Quentin Johnston

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 99th with 3.10 total points (1.55 avg).
  • Currently 48.6 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 39th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 7 (3.50 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -5, Rec Yards: -126 Rec TDs: -3,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 63, REC YDS: 765, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Brian Thomas

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 53rd with 8.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 43.7 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 80 and 13.33 YPC and is currently ranked 44th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 82nd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +20 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 895, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Quentin Johnston

No Injury Reported

Injury Brian Thomas

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Quentin Johnston

Week 3
Los Angeles Chargers @ Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
31.00395.5020703.70
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 9.00 total points (4.50 avg).
  • Currently 20 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in rush defense with 190 (95.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 601 (300.50 per game).
  • Top 6 in sacks with 7 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 31.00 per game and currently ranked 29th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 29th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +269.5, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -5, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +13.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 3
Jacksonville Jaguars VS New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
8.00287.5021613.64
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 27.00 total points (13.50 avg).
  • Currently 2 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 287.50 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 188 (94.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 387 (193.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 6 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 8.00 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -109.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -15.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Quentin Johnston
14.92
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Brian Thomas
16.98
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Quentin Johnston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LAC 16 67 38 431 11.3 2 3 9 3 0
2024 LAC 15 91 55 711 12.9 8 3 6 2 0
2025 LAC 13 84 51 735 14.4 8 2 7 3.5 0
2026 LAC 2 11 3 24 8.0 0 1 7 7 0
ON PACE 18 99 27 216 8.0 0 9 63 7 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 82 48 626 13 6 3 7 2.8 0
Totals 49 264 150 1921 12.8 18 9 29 3.2 0
Career Brian Thomas
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 JAC 16 133 87 1282 14.7 10 6 48 8 0
2025 JAC 14 91 48 707 14.7 2 3 21 7 1
2026 JAC 2 11 6 80 13.3 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 99 54 720 13.3 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 75 45 663 14.7 4 3 23 7.7 0
Totals 34 237 143 2090 14.6 13 9 69 7.7 1
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Matchups

Week 3
ARI @SF
ATL @GB
BAL @DAL
BUF vs LAC
CAR @CLE
CHI vs PHI
CIN @PIT
DEN vs LAR
DET vs NYJ
HOU @IND
JAC vs NE
KC @MIA
LV @NO
MIN @TB
NYG vs TEN
SEA @WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI @COL 08:40 EDT EST
ATH vs LAA 09:40 EDT EST
ATL vs CIN 07:15 EDT EST
BAL vs TOR 06:35 EDT EST
BOS vs CLE 07:10 EDT EST
CHC vs MIA 07:40 EDT EST
CHW @KC 07:40 EDT EST
DET vs WAS 01:10 EDT EST
HOU @SEA 10:10 EDT EST
LAD vs SD 10:10 EDT EST
MIL @PHI 06:40 EDT EST
MIN @SF 03:45 EDT EST
NYM @TEX 08:05 EDT EST
NYY vs TB 07:05 EDT EST
PIT vs STL 06:40 EDT EST
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