Start: LAC WR Quentin Johnston vs. JAX CB Jarrian Jones
Johnston hit rock bottom for fantasy managers just a few weeks ago, as he recorded zero targets in a game where the Chargers scored 37 points on a tough Vikings defense. Over the last two games after that, Johnston has been targeted 16 times and hauled in nine of those targets for 95 yards and a touchdown.
Jacksonville’s secondary has plenty to worry about with Justin Herbert and the plethora of weapons he has at his disposal. The Jags are giving up 252 passing yards a game this season, so Johnston is a very serviceable WR2 or FLEX play this week.
Bench: JAX WR Brian Thomas Jr. vs. LAC CB Donte Jackson
Thomas has been dealing with an ankle injury that caused him to miss last week. He has returned to practice, but his status is still in the air. If he plans to play this week, he will return to the field against a top-five pass defense in the league that allows under 175 pass yards a game. No matter who is out there for the Jaguars to catch passes will have an uphill battle to make plays. With inconsistent play from QB Trevor Lawrence and BTJ this season, it is hard to trust Thomas with the ankle injury and the defense that he will face this week.
