Who Should I Start? Quentin Johnston or Tre Tucker

Friday, November 7, 6:18 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston bounced back from a zero-target performance by catching four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. This week, he faces a vulnerable Pittsburgh Steelers defense that ranks 27th in allowing deep passes (20+ yards), which fits Johnston's downfield role. However, he is likely to have a tough matchup against Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is giving up one of the fewest fantasy points per route run in the league (0.15). Johnston's role in the offense remains unpredictable due to the rotating group of pass-catchers, including emerging rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden. His value heavily depends on game script, since it relies on the offense creating opportunities down the field or near the goal line. Johnston should be considered a boom/bust FLEX option, projected as WR26 this week.

Friday, November 7, 12:40 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught two of his three targets for 28 yards during Thursday's Week 10 loss against the Denver Broncos. He also had a seven-yard rush in the defeat. Tucker played 100 percent of the offensive snaps, taking on a large workload after the Raiders traded away wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Despite the increased usage, Tucker was still out-produced in the receiving game by Tyler Lockett (five catches, 44 yards) and Brock Bowers (one catch, 31 yards). The 24-year-old ranks outside the top 36 fantasy receivers heading into Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys.