The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Quentin Johnston

PodcastThe Ringer Fantasy Football League Live DraftAugust 29, 2026

From the episode

I think that's like half the reason he gets the ball. Harbaugh has J.K. Dobbins because he remembers him playing versus Ohio State.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Johnston benefits from Harbaugh connection; increased target share.

Johnston benefits from playing for Jim Harbaugh, who coached against him in college at Michigan; Harbaugh has a history of favoring players he remembers from college matchups, which increases Johnston's target share and role.

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Quentin JohnstonNegativeRole

Johnston's vertical-heavy route mix and 13% expected target rate make him a roster clogger.

Fantasy Life Articles

Quentin JohnstonPositiveBreakout

Johnston's 130-yard TD game positions him for more snaps with Kmet out.

Mattek Fantasy Football

Quentin JohnstonNegativeValue

Johnston 25% trade odds; drops and inconsistency limit 49ers trust.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Quentin JohnstonNegativeProjection

Johnston's drops (3 of 8 rec) and inconsistency outweigh 49ers fit potential

Niners Nation

Quentin JohnstonPositiveDepth Chart

Top trade candidates that could be dealt (and % chance they are moved), via @JFowlerESPN: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (30%) Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr....

SleeperNFL

Quentin JohnstonNegativeValue

Johnston's fifth-year option cost may prompt Chargers to trade him.

Yahoo Sports NFL

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STACKED’s take

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