Quentin Johnston vs Xavier Worthy
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Quentin Johnston this week: Xavier Worthy is on bye in Week 5.
Quentin Johnston gets DEN, the 28th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 7.9 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Quentin Johnston: a clear but modest edge of 7.5 points of value over replacement (-32.9 vs -40.5).
The draft market agrees: Quentin Johnston goes first at ADP 91.1 vs 107.3 for Xavier Worthy.
Health note: Quentin Johnston carries an injury flag of Out (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quentin JohnstonLAC | Xavier WorthyKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | Bye | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.9 | 0.0 | Johnston +7.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #28 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 145.5 | 138.0 | Johnston +7.5 pts |
| Points per game | 8.6 | 8.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -32.9 | -40.5 | Johnston +7.5 |
| Overall rank | #108 | #115 | Johnston by 7 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR48 | |
| Market ADP | 91.1 | 107.3 | Worthy +16.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Quentin Johnston or Xavier Worthy in Week 5?
Start Quentin Johnston this week: Xavier Worthy is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Quentin Johnston or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Quentin Johnston. He projects 145.5 fantasy points with -32.9 value over replacement, vs 138.0 points and -40.5 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR).