The Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) will host the Washington Commanders (2-2) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Quentin Johnston.
Is Quentin Johnston Playing in Week 5?
Johnston is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Quentin Johnston in Week 5?
The “not all development is linear” crowd is having a field day with this start from Quentin Johnston, a 2023 first-round pick who was the butt of jokes and is now a top 5 fantasy receiver.
The craziest part of his success this season (pace: 1,432 yards and 17 TDs) is that he continues to earn looks as the game wears on.
That may sound simple, but it’s not as if his breakout season has the Chargers scheming up easy looks his way early in games; he’s rather earning them on his own, and that’s even better.
First Two Drives at Giants, Week 4
Keenan Allen: 1 catch (9 yards) on 2 targets
Johnston: 1 catch (4 yards) on 2 targets
Omarion Hampton: 1 catch (2 yards) on 1 target
Oronde Gadsden II: 0 catches on 1 target
Ladd McConkey: 0 catches on 2 targets
The stutter-and-go touchdown was a work of art, and the wide-open nature of his offense (Johnston ranks fifth in the league in routes run despite playing alongside two very viable receivers) gives this QB/WR connection the potential to do great things all season long.
Johnston has yet to be held to under 14.5 PPR points in a game this season. In 2022, Justin Jefferson was the only WR that was four-of-four in that regard through four weeks. In 2023, again, just Jefferson.
The splash plays are unlikely to hit at the rate they have thus far (three of his four scores have come from 20+ yards out), but everything else in this profile looks legitimate, and Johnston has earned himself a long fantasy leash after a massive September.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Johnston’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Johnston is projected to score 15.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnston to have 5 receptions for 65 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Johnston could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 79 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
