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Quentin Johnston or Kaelon Black

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
Quentin Johnston

Quentin Johnston

WR • Los Angeles Chargers LAC
Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black

RB • San Francisco 49ers SF
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnston over Black

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Quentin Johnston

Quentin Johnston vs. Cardinals — High-Upside Flex Option in Home Opener

Johnston enters the regular-season opener fully healthy and listed as a starting outside receiver for Justin Herbert, alongside Ladd McConkey in the Chargers' passing attack. After back-to-back eight-touchdown campaigns over the last two years, he looks to cement an expanded role in the offense.

Rostered in 93% of leagues but started in just 17%, Johnston profiles as a volatile flex option rather than a mandatory starter. The Chargers are heavy home favorites against Arizona in a matchup with solid scoring upside, though game script could pivot toward the run late. Our weekly projection expects around 3 to 4 catches for 48 yards and touchdown upside (~11 fantasy points), giving him intriguing boom-or-bust appeal.

Updated 2 days ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Black over Johnston

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black vs LAR — High-Upside Bench Stash in Season Opener

Rookie running back Kaelon Black enters his NFL debut operating in reserve behind Christian McCaffrey and Jordan James after an eye-catching preseason where he quickly shook off an early-August adductor injury. While San Francisco's coaching staff has praised his physical running style and pass protection, his path to immediate touches remains blocked as long as McCaffrey headlines the backfield.

For Week 1 against the Rams, our weekly projection forecasts limited involvement with roughly 3.6 carries for 15 rushing yards and nominal target share, translating to around 3.2 fantasy points. Fantasy managers have steadily stashed Black across 35% of leagues, but with virtually nobody starting him, he belongs firmly on fantasy benches until opportunity opens up.

Updated 5 days ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Quentin Johnston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2178.590
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2178.590
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kaelon Black
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
14654.60150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Quentin Johnston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kaelon Black
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Quentin Johnston
OWN
93%
-0.44 compared to last week
START
16%
+2.39 compared to last week
OWN/START Kaelon Black
OWN
35%
+3.11 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.96 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Quentin Johnston
30th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kaelon Black
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Quentin Johnston

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 31st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 85th with 1.70 total points (1.70 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Christian Watson
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 39th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 27th 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 53rd among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -3, Rec Yards: -62 Rec TDs: -2,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 63, REC YDS: 765, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Kaelon Black

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 29th with 7.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 27.3 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 41st among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 54th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 14 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 65 (65.00 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +65, Rush AVG: +4.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +5 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 100, RUSH YDS: 400, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 75, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Quentin Johnston

No Injury Reported

Injury Kaelon Black

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Quentin Johnston

Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.00294.0021503.65
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 5th with 13.00 total points (13.00 avg).
  • Currently 5 points behind the leader: Steelers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 2 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 74 (74.00 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 220 (220.00 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 5 (5.00 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 13.00 per game and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -53, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: EVEN,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Matchups Kaelon Black

Week 2
San Francisco 49ers VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.00290.0022003.66
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 17th with 4.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Steelers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 290.00 per game and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 12 in turnovers with 2 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 130 (130.00 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 160 (160.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 2 (2.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 27.00 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: -138, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -6,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Quentin Johnston
15.32
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kaelon Black
8.45
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 1 6 2 17 8.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 108 36 306 8.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 82 48 626 13 6 3 7 2.8 0
Totals 48 259 149 1914 12.8 18 8 22 2.8 0
Career Kaelon Black
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 SF 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
ON PACE 18 252 1170 4.6 0 18 18 90 5.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 14 65 4.6 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
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CLE @TB
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IND @KC
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NE vs PIT
PHI @TEN
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PHI @WAS 06:45 EDT EST
SF @STL 07:45 EDT EST
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