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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Quentin Johnston

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Quentin Johnston (11.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER
Bijan Robinson
PPG
19.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,478
Rush TDs
7
Rec
79
Rec Yds
820
Bye
Week 5
WRLos Angeles Chargers#18
Quentin Johnston
PPG
11.2
Games
13
Rec
51
Rec Yds
735
Rec TDs
8
Targets
84
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bijan Robinson
Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

19.5 PPG11.2 PPG
17 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs Quentin Johnston: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Bijan Robinson has his bye in Week 5, Quentin Johnston in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Bijan Robinson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quentin Johnston is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Bijan Robinson outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 141 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatRobinsonJohnston
PPG (Half-PPR)19.511.2
Games Played1713
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332146
Rushing Yards1,4787
Rush Yds/Game86.90.5
Rushing TDs70
Receptions7951
Receiving Yards820735
Targets10384
Total TDs118
Age2424
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Bijan Robinson at 19.5 PPG, 8.3 points per game above Quentin Johnston's 11.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson and Quentin Johnston average in 2025?

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.