Quentin Johnston

The Chargers throw the ball a lot and Johnston has already made big plays with Herbert, so he’s worth starting this week if you need someone who could score big. But he gets few chances and faces tough coverage, so if you have a safer, steadier option, play that instead.

Grab Johnston — he played almost every snap in Week 1, caught several throws and two scores, and the Chargers pass a lot so he should keep getting chances. Make him a top pickup if you can; if he’s already on your team, he can start as a risky flex when he’s getting targets, but check how many throws he’s getting before you lock him in.

Start Johnston — he finished last year strong, had two touchdowns in the opener, and the Chargers should throw enough for him to get chances. He can be inconsistent and might get fewer looks if Keenan Allen plays a lot, so check the matchup and Allen’s health before kickoff.

Draft him in the late rounds, not early. He had a preseason concussion and faces a crowded receiving group so he might miss time or see fewer catches early, but he did more in Year 2 and can have big weeks when healthy.