Who Should I Start? Zach Ertz or Quentin Johnston

Friday, October 3, 10:49 PM

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has continued to be productive in his age-34 season, catching 14 of 20 targets for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Currently the TE11 in total points scored, Ertz will benefit from having star quarterback Jayden Daniels (knee) return to the lineup, as they have built a strong rapport in their two years together. He's been less productive with veteran Marcus Mariota starting the past two games, catching five of seven targets for 59 yards. The veteran will look to get back on the right track in Week 5 against a difficult Chargers defense that has allowed the sixth fewest receptions to tight ends this season. Ertz can be trusted as a low-end TE1 for Week 5.

Wednesday, October 8, 7:11 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnston is in danger of missing a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on the road, but it's something worth watching the rest of the week. The 24-year-old former first-rounder came out of the gates hot in his third NFL season to post four touchdowns in the first four weeks, but he had his worst game of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching four passes for 40 yards while also losing a fumble. Johnston isn't going away in L.A.'s offense, though, and the Bolts could be looking to throw the ball more with rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. If Johnston is active in Week 6, he'll have a good chance to score his fifth TD of the year against Miami.