Who Should I Start? Quentin Johnston or RJ Harvey

Friday, December 5, 5:45 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. Barring a setback at Saturday's practice, Johnston should be cleared to play in Week 14 against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. The 24-year-old found the end zone for the seventh time this year in Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but he had only three catches for 23 yards. Johnston scored four times in the first four games of 2025, but he's cooled off in the second half. He has been skunked twice in the last five weeks and has gone over 50 receiving yards just once in the last seven contests. The Eagles present a middle-of-the-road matchup for the Chargers' receivers, but with quarterback Justin Herbert trying to play through a broken left hand, Johnston is setting up as a boom/bust WR3/flex for fantasy managers.

Friday, December 5, 11:24 AM

When asked on Wednesday about running back RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton hinted that the rookie has not yet been fully unleashed and has a "rare running skill set." "There's that saying, 'You haven't seen anything yet,'" Payton noted to reporters. The 24-year-old has kept his fantasy value afloat with touchdowns while finding little room to work on the ground. Fortunately, Harvey has carved out a decent role in the passing game, picking up at least three targets in all but four outings. Payton's insinuation suggests the rookie is set to take off like a rocket ship, but he'll need to improve his efficiency as a rusher before that becomes a reality. Even with all that said, Harvey's workload has remained steady, and he has the athletic profile to be a successful NFL and fantasy asset. Look for him to continue improving this Sunday in a road clash with the Raiders. He's a high-end RB2 for that outing.