Quentin Johnston is poised for a potential breakout performance this week as fantasy football managers look to capitalize on the match-up against the Las Vegas Raiders. Currently ranked as the WR30 in terms of fantasy points per game, Johnston’s season has been characterized by fluctuations, yet recent trends suggest a favorable outcome in the coming matchup.
Earlier in the season, Johnston demonstrated his capabilities against the Raiders, collecting 71 receiving yards and one touchdown, earning him the WR23 position for that week. Since Week 9, the Raiders have frequently employed a single-high safety alignment, doing so at the fourth-highest rate across the league (63.7%). In the eight games where Johnston has played at least 80% of the snaps, he has excelled against this coverage, posting a 21.3% target share—second highest on his team—and averaging 1.99 yards per route run, in addition to leading the team with a 25% first-read share.
Given the significant struggles of the Raiders’ secondary, especially since Week 8 when they allowed the seventh-most PPR points per target and the ninth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers, Johnston’s prospects look promising. This context leads to optimism that this week might mark a return to form for the talented wide receiver, making him a valuable asset for fantasy managers looking to secure a win.