Who Should I Start? Quentin Johnston or Tre Tucker

Friday, November 28, 5:55 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston enters Week 13 after posting his second game with zero receptions in four weeks, failing to catch any of his three targets against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Johnston's production depends heavily on deep targets and red-zone opportunities, but the team's severely injured offensive line has caused quarterback Justin Herbert to average only 4.7 and 3.8 air yards per attempt in the last two games, heavily limiting the downfield opportunities Johnston needs. He will face a Las Vegas Raiders defense that mainly plays zone coverage, a scheme that doesn't favor Johnston's stronger performances against man coverage. With Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey commanding target shares, and rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden now handling short-yardage roles, Johnston is likely the odd man out. He remains a boom-or-bust WR4, with a high reliance on touchdowns going forward.

Saturday, November 29, 10:30 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is coming off seeing a career high of 10 targets in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns. Tucker recorded just three receptions for 28 yards, but the volume of targets was positive to see. The 24-year-old was listed on the injury report this week due to a knee injury, but practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and heads into Sunday without an injury designation. The Las Vegas offense could look different in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers after the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly earlier in the week. Tucker is still a risky fantasy option in 12-team leagues against a Chargers defense that has allowed the second-fewest PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers.