Quentin Johnston vs Jalen Coker
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Jalen Coker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (9.3 vs 8.0).
Jalen Coker faces DET, the 12th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Quentin Johnston faces SEA, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Quentin Johnston ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 4, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Quentin Johnston by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-24.1 vs -27.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Quentin Johnston goes first at ADP 91.1 vs 118.5 for Jalen Coker.
Health note: Jalen Coker carries an injury flag of Out (Quadriceps), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quentin JohnstonLAC | Jalen CokerCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | SEA | DET | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 8.0 | 9.3 | Coker +1.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #30 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 156.2 | 152.8 | Johnston +3.4 pts |
| Points per game | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -24.1 | -27.5 | Johnston +3.4 |
| Overall rank | #100 | #102 | Johnston by 2 |
| Position rank | WR41 | WR42 | |
| Market ADP | 91.1 | 118.5 | Coker +27.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Quentin Johnston or Jalen Coker in Week 4?
Start Jalen Coker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.3 projected points (9.3 vs 8.0).
Should I draft Quentin Johnston or Jalen Coker in 2026 fantasy football?
Quentin Johnston. He projects 156.2 fantasy points with -24.1 value over replacement, vs 152.8 points and -27.5 for Jalen Coker (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.