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  • Quentin Johnston
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@LV: #10 vs opposing WR - 31.86 FPA
Bye Week5Rank45% Rostered18% Change-0.1WK 17 Pts9.80WK 18 Pts31.60
2024 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1LV
Win, 22-10
-----338-----6.80
2@CAR
Win, 26-3
-----5512----22.10
3@PIT
Loss, 10-20
-----2441----12.40
4KC
Loss, 10-17
---4-19-----2.30
5Bye  ------------0.00
6@DEN
Win, 23-16
-----322-----5.20
7@ARI
Loss, 15-17
------------0.00
8NO
Win, 26-8
------------0.00
9@CLE
Win, 27-10
---2-41181----22.00
10TEN
Win, 27-17
-----2241----10.40
11CIN
Win, 34-27
-----2481----12.80
12BAL
Loss, 23-30
------------0.00
13@ATL
Win, 17-13
-----212-----3.20
14@KC
Loss, 17-19
-----5481----15.80
15TB
Loss, 17-40
-----5451----15.50
16DEN
Win, 34-27
-----318-----4.80
17@NE
Win, 40-7
-----548-----9.80
18@LV
Win, 34-20
-----13186-----31.60
2024 Fantasy Stats
  RushingReceivingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDYdsTDLostPts
1LV,
W 22-10
--38--6.80
2@CAR,
W 26-3
--512-22.10
3@PIT,
L 10-20
--441-12.40
4KC,
L 10-17
4-9--2.30
5Bye-----0.00
6@DEN,
W 23-16
--22--5.20
7@ARI,
L 15-17
-----0.00
8NO,
W 26-8
-----0.00
9@CLE,
W 27-10
2-1181-22.00
10TEN,
W 27-17
--241-10.40
11CIN,
W 34-27
--481-12.80
12BAL,
L 23-30
-----0.00
13@ATL,
W 17-13
--12--3.20
14@KC,
L 17-19
--481-15.80
15TB,
L 17-40
--451-15.50
16DEN,
W 34-27
--18--4.80
17@NE,
W 40-7
--48--9.80
18@LV,
W 34-20
--186--31.60
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News

  • Next Gen Stats

    Quentin Johnston hauled in 13 of his 14 targets for 186 yards in Week 18, recording career highs in targets, receptions, receiving yards and target rate (41.2%).

    Updated Sun, Jan 5 at 4:22pm
  • Could lose role to Tre Harris?

    Second-round pick Tre Harris figures to compete with Johnston and Mike Williams for perimeter snaps, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Chargers' top receiver, Ladd McConkey, is at his best working from the slot, yet also figures to get playing time in two-wide formations (as was the case for much of last season). Johnston thus finds himself in a tricky situation, despite being a recent first-round pick (22nd overall in 2023) who improved considerably between Years 1 and 2. The improved version was still wildly inconsistent, memorably putting up 186 yards in Week 18 before going catch-less (on five targets) in a wild-card…read more

    Published: Mon, Apr 28 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lays goose egg in WC loss

    Johnston (thigh) failed to bring in any of his five targets in Saturday's 32-12 playoff loss Houston.

    Analysis: Johnston entered the wild-card round loss carrying a questionable tag, but he showed no limitations from the thigh injury while running routes. The 23-year-old's playoff debut was instead plagued by his hands after he suffered multiple drops en route to a zero-catch performance. Saturday's dud comes on the heels of Johnston's best game of his career in Week 18 against the Raiders (13-186-0). The inconsistent sophomore finished the regular season with a 55-711-8 receiving line across 15 games…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for playoff opener

    Johnston (thigh) is active for Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.

    Analysis: Johnston sandwiched limited practices around a DNP on Wednesday due to a thigh issue and was given a questionable designation for the Chargers' postseason opener. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Friday that Johnston was expected to play Saturday, which now has been confirmed. As a result, Johnston will team up with Ladd McConkey at wide receiver and look to build upon the 13-186-0 outburst he produced on 14 targets last Sunday at Las Vegas.

    Published: Sat, Jan 11 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to play Saturday

    Johnston (thigh/illness), who is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Texans, is "good to go" for the contest, a source tells Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

    Analysis: Johnston logged a limited practice Tuesday and a DNP on Wednesday before returning to a limited session Thursday. Based on Fowler's report, the wideout (who put up a career-best 13-186-0 line on 14 targets in the Chargers' Week 18 win over the Raiders) is on track to be available for Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, with official confirmation of his status, either way, set to arrive once Los Angeles' inactives are posted.

    Published: Fri, Jan 10 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes questionable tag into weekend

    Johnston (thigh/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game against the Texans.

    Analysis: After producing a career-best 13-186-0 receiving line on 14 targets in the Chargers' Week 18 win over the Raiders, Johnston has been tending to a pair of health concerns that have kept him out of one practice and limited him in two others leading up to the playoff opener. Head coach Jim Harbaugh hasn't shed much light on the severity of the thigh injury or illness, but Johnston's status will now be worth keeping close tabs on leading up to Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. With the Chargers…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Johnston didn't practice Wednesday due to a thigh injury and an illness.

    Analysis: Johnston was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to the thigh issue, but an illness has since been attached to his name on the Chargers' injury report and was cited as a reason for his absence Wednesday. The Chargers will hold their final practice of the week Thursday, which will help determine the statuses of both Johnston and fellow wideout Joshua Palmer (foot) heading into Saturday's playoff opener against the Texans. Palmer sat out the Chargers' Week 18 win over the Raiders and…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice after big game

    Johnston was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to a thigh injury.

    Analysis: Johnston finished the regular season in impressive fashion, recording career highs in catches (13), receiving yards (186) and targets (14) in the Chargers' 34-20 win over the Raiders this past Sunday. He may have suffered a thigh injury along the way, however. His ability to practice Tuesday offers hope that the issue isn't too serious and won't impede his ability to suit up for Saturday's wild-card game in Houston.

    Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets multiple career-best marks

    Johnston recorded 13 receptions on 14 targets for 186 yards in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Johnston took a solid step forward from a disastrous rookie season in 2024, and he capped the campaign with the most productive game of his career. He set new career-best marks in targets, receptions and yards, including long gains of 39, 37, 22 and 19 yards. While Johnston has still shown plenty of inconsistency, he has emerged as a viable secondary pass catcher alongside Ladd McConkey as the Chargers head into a wild-card round matchup against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 8:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest numbers on road

    Johnston caught five passes for 48 yards on eight targets in Saturday's 40-7 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Johnston dropped another pass and ideally would have done more with eight targets on a day where Justin Herbert threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns. There have been flickers from Johnston every so often throughout 2024, and the Chargers are clearly committed to giving him starter-level snaps, but it would be really nice to see Johnston even out his game and become more dependable. Johnston heads into his Week 18 matchup against Las Vegas with a catch rate of 54.5 percent at just 6.8 yards…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 28 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes three catches Thursday

    Johnston secured three of six targets for 18 yards in the Chargers' 34-27 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.

    Analysis: Johnston played a minor role as his final line implies, finishing the night with the sixth-fewest receiving yards on the Chargers. The second-year speedster had put together back-to-back five-catch, one-touchdown efforts in his previous two games, so Thursday's modest and scoreless line represented a notable downturn. Johnston will look to take advantage of the Patriots' non-Christian Gonzalez inconsistent secondary coverage during a Week 17 road matchup in New England on Saturday, Dec. 28.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 9:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go for Week 16

    Johnston no longer appears on the Chargers' Week 16 injury report and should be available to play Thursday against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Chargers released their initial Week 16 report Monday, which listed Johnston as a non-participant due to an ankle injury. However, Popper notes that Johnston's inclusion on the report was a mistake, and the Chargers instead intended to list left guard Zion Johnson with the ankle injury. Johnston is coming off a busy outing in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers, as he saw a season-high 10 targets and finished with five catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with ankle injury

    Johnston (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: The ankle injury is new for Johnston, so his practice status bears monitoring over the next couple of days ahead of Thursday night's game against the Broncos. Johnston's 73 percent snap share against the Bucs on Sunday was right in line with his norm, so it's unclear when he was injured. He finished with a 5-45-1 line on a season-high 10 targets. If Johnston were to miss Week 16, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor and DJ Chark would be in line to handle outside wide receiver snaps, with rookie Ladd…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team with 10 targets Sunday

    Johnston finished with five receptions on 10 targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Johnston was one of the few bright spots for the Chargers in a forgettable loss, reeling in one of quarterback Justin Herbert's two touchdown passes. The 22-year-old Johnston led his squad in targets even with Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) back in action Sunday. Expect Johnston to remain involved as one of the Chargers' top pass catchers in Week 16 in a Thursday Night Football billing against the Broncos.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearly leads team in targets

    Johnston caught five of his seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the 19-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

    Analysis: Some assumed Johnston would operate as the team's top target with Ladd McConkey (shoulder/knee) sidelined, but Joshua Palmer took over as the intermediate focal point (6-9-78). Johnston still nearly saw a season high in looks (he had eight back in Week 11), which is a prominent point especially because the second-year target was still used as a deep-threat specialist. Given the litany of difficult injuries McConkey seems to be trying to gut through, Johnston and Palmer could once again see an…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles to generate production

    Johnston caught two of his four targets for 12 yards in the 17-13 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: The Chargers didn't score an offensive touchdown, instead relying on Kirk Cousins to give the game away en route to four interceptions, including one returned for a pick-six. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed just 16 passes and technically Johnston was the second-leading target with two receptions, but rookie Ladd McConkey saw an overwhelming majority of the looks with nine catches on 12 targets for 117 receiving yards. That's now three straight games the second-year wide receiver has two or…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rough day against Ravens

    Johnston failed to secure any of his five targets in Monday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: After finding the end zone three straight weeks, Johnston came crashing back down to Earth on Monday. The 23-year-old wideout struggled with drops, an issue that has plagued him during his young career. Additionally, his 65 percent offensive snap share was his lowest in the past four games, while rookie receiver Ladd McConkey led all Los Angeles wideouts in snaps and receiving yards against Baltimore. Johnston has proven he can have an impact for fantasy purposes in recent weeks, but his…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 1:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Third straight game with TD

    Johnston caught two of his eight targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the 34-27 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Johnston's eight targets were a season high, but the dismal completion rate mars the stat somewhat. The second-year wide tallied a touchdown in his third straight game in what amounted to yet another relatively easy pitch-and-catch touchdown, a theme of Johnston's scores for most of the season. It's possible the streak will continue against another soft defense against the pass in the Ravens come Week 12.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 9:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Yet another touchdown in win

    Johnston caught both of his two targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: That's now five touchdowns in seven games for the second-year wide receiver after he struggled to the tune of just two touchdowns over 17 games in his rookie season. Once again Johnston was effectively left wide open on his score, but at some point flukiness can be credited more towards an offensive scheme that has allowed Johnston to be a successful depth piece for a receiving corps desperate for a big-play threat. Johnston could be poised for a bit more volume when the Chargers take on the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 4:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stellar showing in return

    Johnston secured four of five targets for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 27-10 win over the Browns on Sunday. He also rushed once for two yards.

    Analysis: Johnston comfortably led the Chargers in receiving yards while checking in second in receptions and targets to Ladd McConkey. The highlight of the speedy second-year wideout's return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury was a 66-yard touchdown grab on busted coverage by the Browns in the second quarter, Johnston's fourth score of the season. Johnston's receiving yards were also a season high, affording plenty of momentum heading into a Week 10 home matchup against the Titans.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full practice Thursday

    Johnston (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After missing two straight contests, Johnston is poised to return to action Sunday against the Browns. In the process, he'll bolster a Chargers wideout corps that also features Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and possibly DJ Chark (groin). Through five games thus far, Johnston has caught 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that puts the 2023 first-rounder on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Johnston (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Johnston has missed two straight contests, but his ability to continue practicing in a limited fashion offers hope that he could return to action Sunday against the Browns. Once he's cleared to play again, Johnston will bolster a Chargers wideout corps that also features Ladd McConkey (hip) and Joshua Palmer. In the five games he's played this season, Johnston has hauled in 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards and three touchdowns.

    Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Sunday

    Johnston (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Johnston, who was also inactive this past Monday against the Cardinals, was deemed a non-participant in practice Wednesday through Thursday before being working in a limited fashion Friday and then being listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest. In his continued absence, Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko are in line to lead the Chargers' Week 8 WR corps, with Brenden Rice, Jalen Reagor and Jaylen Johnson in reserve.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Week 8

    Johnston (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Johnston injured his ankle Week 6 in Denver but was able to play through it. Having said that, he hasn't practiced in the meantime and now is in danger of missing a second contest in a row. Johnston's status thus will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. As for the rest of Chargers' receiving corps, Ladd McConkey (hip) and DJ Chark (IR, groin) are listed as questionable and Derius Davis (hamstring) is listed as doubtful, so Joshua Palmer, Simi Fehoko and Brenden…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Johnston (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Johnston, who missed this past Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, now has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, but at this stage his status for the contest looks cloudy. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Johnston has any chance to return to action this weekend. Meanwhile, fellow WRs Ladd McConkey (hip) and Derius Davis (hamstring) have also missed back-to-back practices.

    Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another missed practice

    Johnston (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Johnston, who was inactive for Monday's 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, has now missed four straight practices, which clouds his status for Sunday's game against the Saints. If he's unable to suit up this weekend, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Simi Fehoko would once again be in line to lead the Chargers' wideout corps.

    Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out Monday

    Johnston (ankle) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: In Johnston's absence versus Arizona, look for Ladd McConkey and Joshua Palmer to lead the Chargers' receiving corps, with Simi Fehoko mixing in and Brenden Rice and Jalen Reagor available in reserve. Johnston's next chance to suit up for game action will arrive Sunday against the Saints.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful for Monday

    Johnston (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: It appears as if the second-year wideout is trending toward not playing Monday after failing to practice all week. The Chargers are dealing with an absurd number of injuries to their receiving corps with Ladd McConkey (hip, questionable), Simi Fehoko (shoulder/groin) and tight end Hayden Hurst (groin, doubtful) all listed on the injury report. DJ Chark (groin) could make his season debut, but the beleaguered wideout room could mean limited passing production for quarterback Justin Herbert.

    Published: Sat, Oct 19 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Friday

    Johnston (ankle) didn't practice Friday.

    Analysis: After being listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Johnston didn't work in Friday's session, which sets the stage for what, if anything, he does Saturday to be pivotal with regard to his chances of suiting up Monday night against the Cardinals. In five games to date, Johnston has caught 14 of his 22 targets for 164 yards, though the wideout has helped the fantasy prospects of those who roster him by catching three TDs in that span.

    Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as non-participant Thursday

    Johnston (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Johnston exited this past weekend's win over the Broncos after suffering an ankle injury, and though he was able to return to the contest, the wideout's listed absence from Thursday's practice makes his status worth monitoring ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals. Meanwhile, fellow WRs Ladd McConkey (hip) and Simi Fehoko (shoulder/groin) also are on the Chargers' Week 7 injury report after logging limited listings Thursday.

    Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing

    Johnston (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Johnston returned to Sunday's 23-16 win over the Broncos after exiting earlier in the contest with the ankle injury, playing 27 percent of snaps in the first half and 63 percent in the second half. He'll now have an extra day to prepare for the next game with the Chargers heading to Arizona for a Monday night game. The Chargers' first official Week 7 practice report will be released Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Muted performance in win

    Johnston caught three of his four targets for 22 yards in the 23-16 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

    Analysis: Johnston's longest reception was only eight yards, underscoring what was the 23-year-old's second consecutive disappointing fantasy performance, though he did suffer an ankle injury in the game and missed some action. This was the fourth game in which the Chargers attempted more runs than passes; even though Johnston is one of the team's top passing options, the offense's sheer disinterest in passing the ball will make the 2023 first-round pick an unreliable option most weeks. If there's one…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to game

    Johnston returned to Sunday's game against the Broncos after having previously exited the contest due an an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Both Johnston and Ladd McConkey were shaken up during Sunday's game but were subsequently able to return to the field. They, along with Joshua Palmer, will thus continue to lead a Chargers' Week 6 WR corps that also includes Simi Fehoko and Derius Davis.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts ankle Sunday

    Johnston exited Sunday's game against the Broncos after suffering an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Prior to hurting his ankle, Johnston caught both of his targets for 14 yards. In his absence, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey, Simi Fehoko and Derius Davis are the Chargers' available options at the wide receiver position.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Terrible efficiency against KC

    Johnston recorded one catch on five targets for nine yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Chiefs. He added one rush for four yards.

    Analysis: The positive news for Johnston is that he remained heavily involved in the offense, finishing second on the team with five targets even after the return of Joshua Palmer. The negative is that he had very little production with the opportunity, with his lone catch coming at the end of the third quarter. Johnston has been productive primarily based on touchdowns early this season, as he has yet to top 51 receiving yards in a contest.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 8:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores another TD

    Johnston caught both of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Justin Herbert hit Johnston wide open on the left sideline for an easy walk-in touchdown, his third of the season, on a well-schemed play. The lack of pass attempts will limit Johnston's upside on a week-to-week basis, but it's been encouraging to see Herbert trust the second-year wideout repeatedly after Johnston's much-maligned rookie campaign. However, it is worth noting that the Pro Bowl quarterback entered the game with a reported high-ankle sprain and then left in the second half after…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two TD grabs in win

    Johnston brought in five of six targets for 51 yards and two touchdowns in the Chargers' 26-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The ground game once again took center stage for the Chargers on Sunday, but Johnston created some fireworks for fantasy managers with his 29- and five-yard touchdown grabs in the first half. The second-year wideout had been talked up during the summer as a potential breakout candidate, and despite modest passing numbers for Justin Herbert thus far, Johnston is certainly showing flashes of potentially taking on the mantle of a No. 1 receiver in the future. He'll look to conquer the tough…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs three catches in win

    Johnston tallied three receptions on five targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Johnston was actually the team's leading receiver heading into the fourth quarter, but two of his catches were first-read looks for minimal yards and his longest, a 16-yard reception, came on a shallow crossing route with the defense stationed way back to prevent a third-and-long conversion. It's at least encouraging that quarterback Justin Herbert trusted Johnston on the designed looks given the second-year receiver's struggles in his rookie year, but it'll be interesting to see if Joshua…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Establishing role this preseason

    Johnston had one reception on two targets for 18 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Johnston had a quiet rookie campaign last year in the shadows of former teammate and superstar wideout Keenan Allen. With the latter joining Chicago in the offseason, a large chunk of production suddenly frees up for the current receiver room. Joshua Palmer and early second-round pick Ladd McConkey figure to occupy significant portions of the statistical pie, with Johnston and veteran DJ Chark jockeying for position not far behind the projected duo of young starters. Should Johnston carve out a…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team expecting Year 2 breakout

    Chargers GM Joe Hortiz said he believes Johnston is "really going to launch" as a starter during the 2024 season, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Horitz mentioned that in his time as director of player personnel with Baltimore last season that Johnston "was a player we liked," and he praised the 2023 first-round pick's work ethic this offseason while acknowledging "some rawness to his game" as a rookie. Johnston finished with a subpar 431 yards last season despite suiting up for all 17 games, but with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee) no longer in the picture for Los Angeles, he has a clear path to a starting role alongside incumbent…read more

    Published: Thu, May 16 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Poised to start

    Johnston and Joshua Palmer (knee) are the top wide receivers left on the Chargers after the team released Mike Williams (knee) and traded Keenan Allen to Chicago.

    Analysis: The 2023 first-round pick should have every chance to earn a starting job even if the Chargers end up bringing in another wide receiver via an early pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The lack of target competition is promising for fantasy purposes, while Johnston's rookie-year performance and new coaching staff are considerably less promising. Jim Harbaugh and OC Greg Roman are known for prioritizing the running game, and the team's willingness to move on from both Allen and Williams further hint at…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 15 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expects breakout in 2024

    Johnston recently said he has a "world of confidence" in himself and expects a "breakout" in 2024 under new Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, ESPN.com's Kris Rhim reports.

    Analysis: Johnston had a disappointing rookie season by the standards of a No. 21 overall pick, catching 38 of 67 targets (56.7 percent) for 431 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games. He had just one outing with more than six targets and none with more than seven, despite making 10 starts and playing 64.6 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps. Johnston didn't have the best circumstances, to be fair, especially after QB Justin Herbert suffered a season-ending finger injury Week 14. The new coaching…read more

    Published: Thu, Feb 1 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal production on five targets

    Johnston recorded two receptions on five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Even in the absence of Keenan Allen (heel), Johnston has struggled to consistently command targets. That continued Sunday, as he tied for fourth on the team with five targets, and he's failed to top that mark in three of the four games that Allen has been sidelined. Johnston closes his rookie campaign with a disappointing 38 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns across 17 games.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees six targets in loss

    Johnston had three receptions (six targets) for 29 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: The Chargers were without their three receivers who figured to be their primary options at the start of the season, so Johnston finished as one of three replacement wideouts to see six or more targets Sunday. The first-round rookie failed to capitalize on the added opportunity, posting his third consecutive game of 30 or fewer receiving yards. Johnston's role and fantasy value should remain unchanged heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Chiefs.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gains 30 yards on three touches

    Johnston had two receptions (five targets) for 29 yards and gained one yard on his only rushing attempt in Saturday's 24-22 loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: Johnston remained a starter under interim head coach Giff Smith after Keenan Allen (heel) missed his second game in a row Saturday. The first-round rookie's five targets were his most since Week 11, but a poor conversion rate resulted in mediocre fantasy numbers. Fellow starter Joshua Palmer and tight end Gerald Everett tied for the team lead in targets with eight Saturday, leaving Johnston's role unchanged following the Chargers' recent staffing shuffle. Given that fact, Johnston makes for a…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores late TD

    Johnston caught of his three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 63-21 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Despite Keenan Allen (heel) being out for the divisional matchup and an insurmountable deficit by the end of the first half that should have set the stage for more passing opportunities, the rookie didn't draw any additional looks. It's hard to know what Johnston's role will be moving forward, especially with head coach Brandon Staley since fired, but it's clear the downgrade at quarterback with Easton Stick limits any potential fantasy upside.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nears 100 yards receiving in loss

    Johnston caught three of his four targets for 91 yards in the 24-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

    Analysis: It's been a dismal season for the Chargers and for the 2024 first-round pick, but quietly Johnston may be turning things around with his second consecutive game of 50-plus yards. A beautiful fourth-quarter 57-yard bomb in stride accounted for the majority of the wideout's yardage in a game in which Los Angeles trailed from the jump, but it's hard to discount the catch given Johnston has failed to make those exact kind of plays at various points this season. Quarterback Justin Herbert sustained…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid outing despite bad weather

    Johnston caught five of his seven targets for 52 yards in the 6-0 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

    Analysis: It's a low benchmark, but after struggling for most of the season, Sunday's outing was easily the best of the rookie's career, especially given the sloppy conditions. Keenan Allen predictably led the team in targets (nine), but it was encouraging to see Johnston get involved to the extent that he did, as no other wide receiver saw more than three targets on the afternoon. It's too early to say the 22-year-old has turned the corner, but given the Chargers' desperate need for a second reliable…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Wednesday

    Johnston (ribs/finger) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

    Analysis: In this past Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Ravens, Johnston was limited to one catch on three targets for seven yards while playing 29 of the Chargers' 66 snaps on offense. According to Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Johnston suffered a rib injury in the third quarter that may have limited his availability down the stretch, but with a full practice Wednesday under his belt, the rookie is slated to play this weekend against the Patriots. However, as long as top wide receiver Keenan Allen (quadricep) and…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in practice Wednesday

    Johnston (ribs) is participating in practice Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The extent of Johnston's participation remains to be seen, but his presence at practice Wednesday bodes well for his availability this weekend against the Patriots after he sat out most of the second half of Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Ravens. Johnston caught one of three targets for seven yards prior to hurting his ribs. The rookie wide receiver was medically cleared to return, so it's possible his inability to return to the game was at least in part performance-based.

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • X-rays come back negative

    Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that X-rays on Johnston's ribs returned negative, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Johnston didn't see the field after injuring his ribs in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Ravens. Afterward, Staley told Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times that "it wasn't that [Johnston] couldn't go back in the game. We just didn't feel like... it was the right thing to go back in the game." While Johnston's lack of late-game reps may have been precautionary, Staley also relayed to Miller on Monday that the wide receiver wasn't 100 percent. Johnson is expected to take part in…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rough showing in primetime

    Johnston secured one of three targets for seven yards during Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Johnston exited Sunday's loss in the third quarter due to a rib injury and didn't retake the field, though coach Brandon Staley said after the game that the rookie first-round pick was medically cleared. "It wasn't that [Johnston] couldn't go back in the game," Staley told Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times. "We just didn't feel like... it was the right thing to go back in the game." Johnston also had a crucial drop on the final drive of Los Angeles' loss to the Packers in Week 11, and he may…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Big drop Sunday

    Johnston caught two of six targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Johnston's underwhelming performance was marred by a critical drop on Los Angeles' final drive, preventing the team from entering scoring position. The rookie first-rounder has just one 50-yard game and one touchdown through his first 10 appearances, struggling to make a significant impact despite playing in one of the league's better passing offenses.

    Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first professional TD

    Johnston caught all four of his targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: It took 10 weeks, but Johnston finally scored his first NFL touchdown thanks to a nifty designed red-zone play early in the fourth quarter. The rookie's counting stats Sunday are hardly worth applauding, but Johnston did draw two long pass interference calls, and on the first, the 22-year-old arguably should have still brought in the ball and galloped untouched for a lengthy score. While fantasy managers have to acknowledge it's a relatively low bar, this was easily Johnston's best game to date…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 12 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fails with additional opportunities

    Johnston caught two of his three targets for 14 yards in the Chargers' 27-6 win over the Jets on Monday.

    Analysis: The Chargers attempted the second-fewest pass attempts of the season to date, but it was still discouraging to see Johnston relegated to an afterthought with nominal No. 2 wideout Joshua Palmer (knee) sidelined in this one. While quarterback Justin Herbert's first read will seemingly always be Keenan Allen (8-9-77 on Monday), it seems likely to assume a more back-and-forth affair would have created a few more opportunities for the first-round rookie to be involved almost by default. Johnston's…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could benefit sans Palmer

    Johnston could be a featured target in the Chargers' passing attack Monday against the Jets with Joshua Palmer (knee) ruled out for the game.

    Analysis: With Mike Williams (knee) lost for the season after Week 3, Palmer had stepped in as the No. 2 option in the passing game behind Keenan Allen over the Chargers' past four games, producing a 15-294-0 receiving line on 26 targets. Along with Allen, running back Austin Ekeler will likely be heavily utilized in the passing game Week 9, but quarterback Justin Herbert has typically leaned on at least three pass catchers in a given game even in the most dire of situations, and the New York defense…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 4 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Extra run after Palmer exits

    Johnston had five receptions on six targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Johnston set new highs in receptions, yards and targets, in large part because No. 2 wideout Joshua Palmer aggravated the knee injury he picked up in a loss to Kansas City in Week 7. Palmer was able to return after exiting in the first quarter and finished out the victory with no reported issues. That said, this is the second injury scare for Palmer within a week's time, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the him held out of practice this week for precautionary reasons. Johnston would receive…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 12:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not a major factor

    Johnston caught his lone target for 20 yards in the 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

    Analysis: It's hard to label a first-round pick a bust just six games into his career, but at least from a fantasy perspective, there's just little optimism for Johnston at the moment. The rookie is the clear third option at wide receiver behind Keenan Allen (62 snaps) and Joshua Palmer (59 snaps), but it's the team's insistence to avoid three-wideout personnel that has hindered opportunities for Johnston to get more involved. If every there was a chance to break out, however, it could come Week 8…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from box score

    Johnston did not record a catch on his two targets in a 20-17 loss to the Cowboys on Monday.

    Analysis: There was hope the Chargers would use their early Week 5 bye to assimilate the rookie into the offense with Mike Williams (knee) out for the season, but that optimism was quickly erased as the combination of Keenan Allen and Joshua Palmer accounted for 18 of Justin Herbert's 37 pass attempts in Monday's loss. To make matters worse for Johnston's fantasy managers, Austin Ekeler returned to his typical pass-catching role after a multi-game absence and recorded four catches on six targets for 35…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 17 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet once again Sunday

    Johnston caught one of his three targets for 18 yards in the 24-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Johnston looked like a candidate to see a significant uptick in opportunities after Mike Williams (knee) suffered a season-ending injury Week 3, but the rookie first-round pick remained only a minor contributor in the passing game Sunday. The fact that the Chargers attempted just 24 passes likely played a factor in Johnston's limited output, but the pecking order clearly favors Keenan Allen (five targets) and Joshua Palmer (eight targets) by a wide margin. Additionally, running back Austin…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expanded role on tap

    Johnston is slated for a larger role on offense with Mike Williams (knee) having suffered a season-ending ACL tear, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Johnston has played less than 25 percent of offensive snaps in each of the Chargers' first three games this season, but he'll need to step up quickly for the passing game with Williams, an every-down player, done for the year. The rookie first-round pick profiles particularly well as a deep threat, which makes him both an ideal fit for Justin Herbert's arm talent and as a complement to Keenan Allen, but he has yet to flash that explosiveness at the NFL level. Sunday's upcoming matchup against a…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited snaps again

    Johnston caught two of his three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: For a third consecutive week the 2023 first-round pick played under 25 percent of the total team snaps. It appears as though Johnston will need at least one injury ahead of him on the depth chart to get any sort of sizable workload, but with Mike Williams slated for an MRI on Monday after injuring his knee in Sunday's win, that opportunity could come sooner rather than later.

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Little playing time again

    Johnston caught one of his two targets for seven yards in the 27-24 overtime loss to the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: The Chargers have a deep wide receiver corps, but it's a bit surprising to see the 2023 first-round pick play just 10 total snaps Sunday after registering a paltry 22 in his NFL debut last week. With Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer all healthy, it's understandably hard for the rookie target to crack the rotation. However, given the draft capital invested in the big-bodied target, it feels unlikely Johnston will continue to be a non-factor as the season progresses.

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Just 22 offensive snaps

    Johnston tallied two catches on three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 36-34 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Despite the fact Mike Williams was sidelined for part of the first half due to a head injury, Johnston only saw 22 offensive snaps, far below supposed No. 4 wide receiver Joshua Palmer's 55. It's possible the Chargers simply want to ease Johnston into NFL action, but the big-bodied first-round pick was expected to fill a significant role right away. His fantasy upside in Week 2 against the Titans could depend on Williams' availability.

    Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays into second quarter

    Johnston caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Friday's 23-12 preseason win over San Francisco.

    Analysis: Johnston played into the second quarter and technically was the Chargers' leading receiver on a night that saw them rest all their other key players and throw for only 53 yards on 20 pass attempts. The rookie first-round pick closes out his preseason with eight caches for 62 yards and a TD on 11 targets, and he'll either be the Chargers' third or fourth wide receiver when they host the Dolphins in Week 1.

    Published: Fri, Aug 25 at 10:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another good showing Sunday

    Johnston caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: The 21st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft once again looked the part, as Johnston hauled in passes of 16 and 15 yards from Easton Stick in the first half -- the latter of which helped set up the Chargers' first points of the game midway through the second quarter. Johnston has yet to work with Justin Herbert in a game, and he'll be behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams in the pecking order when the regular season begins, but the big-bodied TCU product has a chance to make an impact as a…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 8:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone in preseason opener

    Johnson brought in three of six targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 34-17 preseason win over the Rams on Saturday night.

    Analysis: The rookie first-round pick paced the Chargers in targets while tying for the team lead in receptions. Johnson's first score as a professional came on an eight-yard grab from Easton Stick with 17 seconds remaining in the first half, and he was the target on Los Angeles' first play from scrimmage, which resulted in a catch for a two-yard loss. All of Johnson's targets came in the first half, and with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams ticketed for sparse preseason run, he should have a chance to…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 9:20pm by Rotowire.com
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