The Los Angeles Chargers (4-2) will host the Indianapolis Colts (5-1) in Week 7. 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 7?
Johnston (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts. Check back here for more updates as we get closer to game time.
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 7?
Quentin Johnston was fantasy’s 14th highest scoring player (PPR) across all formats in September, but he earned just four targets in the Week 5 loss to the Commanders (40 yards) and missed last week with a hamstring injury that lingered throughout the week.
Every receiver has slow weeks, so the limited production in Week 5 wasn’t a big deal in my eyes. That is, until I looked closer at it.
After posting an aDOT of 11+ yards in each of Los Angeles’ first four games, Johnston saw his rate drop to 6.3 yards.
Now, we are looking at a tiny, four-target sample size. I’m not making any drastic rankings movement based on it, but I’m flagging it for sure. Johnston can thrive in this offense when his strength as a vertical threat is magnified: Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen are my preferred options on those sub-10 yard routes.
If all health obstacles are cleared with confidence, Johnston will top my LAC WR list when this week kicks off, though I will say that we are a week away from a similar role change from me shaking up the order in which I rank this trio.
The Bolts don’t have their bye until Week 12, making this an injury Johnston is going to have to work through without the benefit of an extended break for the team. That’s worth noting because the Chargers host the Vikings to kick off Week 8, increasing the odds that this team gives Johnston a few extra days to get right before bringing him back for that game and thus giving him extra rest ahead of Week 9.
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 7
Johnston is projected to score 14.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnston to have 5 receptions for 61 yards and 0.5 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 7 Weather Impact: Colts at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 64 degrees Fahrenheit with 2 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
