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Chargers WR Quentin Johnston tabbed as fantasy football steal in Week 3

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Andrew Parsaud | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Who is the Los Angeles Chargers' receiving leader through two weeks? It's not Ladd McConkey or Keenan Allen. It's former first round pick Quentin Johnston, who has 150 yards and three touchdowns to start the year.

Johnston couldn't have asked for a better start in his third year. His first two seasons were plagued with inconsistencies that made many write him off over the offseason. The Chargers drafted two receivers in Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith this year to boost their core. Most didn't anticipate Johnston making an impact but he's done just that already in 2025.

Heading into Week 3, Johnston is being looked at as the top waiver wire priority in fantasy football.

Quentin Johnston is currently the WR7 ⚡️@MichaelFFlorio | @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/u29SCAVJDG
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) September 16, 2025

Johnston is tied for second-most targets on the team with 14, sharing the spot with McConkey. Only Allen has more with 17 targets. However, Johnston currently leads the team with 75 yards per game and an average of 18.8 yards per reception (minimum 10 catches).

With the Chargers hosting the Broncos this week, Johnston could be in line for another big receiving day. Fantasy football managers may want to look into adding the former first rounder onto their rosters as soon as possible.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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