<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-quentin-johnston-injury-report-tnf-broncos-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Justin Herbert, Quentin Johnston headline lengthy Chargers injury report for TNF Broncos clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert-Quentin-Johnston-headline-lengthy-LA-injury-report-for-TNF-Broncos-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Justin Herbert, Quentin Johnston headline lengthy Chargers injury report for TNF Broncos clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T17:18:03-08:00">December 16th, 5:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T17:18:03-08:00">December 16th, 5:18pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers have dropped two games in a row after a comprehensive 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15. Quarterback Justin Herbert was unable to keep pace with the red-hot Bucs offense as the fifth-year passer <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-reacts-pass-without-interception-streak-ending-357">threw his first interception in 357 attempts</a>, ending the fifth-longest such streak in NFL history. Now 8-6 and fighting for their playoff lives, the Chargers are also dealing with several significant injuries.</p><p>LA <a href="https://x.com/chargers/status/1868763071709430214" rel="noopener">posted an estimated</a> injury report on Monday via the team’s official account on X. Herbert is the headliner, being listed as limited with an ankle injury. The Chargers’ top deep threat receiver Quentin Johnston is also dealing with an ankle ailment and the team listed him as DNP (did not participate).</p><p>Also included in LA’s injury list were tight end Will Dissly, who got a DNP due to a shoulder and linebacker Denzel Perryman, who was limited with a groin injury.</p><p>While having your franchise quarterback land on the injury report is never ideal, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-lands-injury-report-before-buccaneers-clash">Herbert was already banged up</a> heading into the Buccaneers game, kicking off preparations for Week 15 with a leg contusion and ankle injury. However, he was <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-returns-to-practice-amid-ankle-injury">able to return to practice</a> and ultimately played against Tampa Bay.</p><p>Unfortunately, the veteran QB clearly isn’t over the ailment, which is not ideal for the Chargers as they prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in an important divisional clash on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. The short week adds significance to the team’s Monday injury report as players only have two more opportunities to avoid a designation heading into Thursday’s game.</p><h2><b>Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert continues to be hampered by an ankle injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Herbert_ee08fa.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On Sunday, the Chargers ran into a buzzsaw as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-warning-opponents-40-chargers">Buccaneers are clearly feeling themselves</a> at the moment. Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards and four touchdowns against Los Angeles, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/buccaneers-news-baker-mayfield-new-career-high-with-td-explosion-vs-chargers">setting a new career-high touchdown mark</a> with 32 after just 14 games.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Broncos are coming off a 31-13 beating of the Indianapolis Colts. Although the game appeared to be a defensive battle for three quarters, Denver and rookie quarterback Bo Nix woke up and dropped 21 points on Indy in the fourth quarter. That win pushed the Broncos past the Chargers in the AFC West.</p><p>Los Angeles won the first matchup between the division rivals in Week 6. So a victory on Thursday night would move the Chargers back into second place in the division and greatly improve their postseason odds. But first, the team needs to get healthy.</p><p>Herbert’s value to LA is obvious. But Johnston and Dissly are the Chargers’ third and fourth leading receivers on the season respectively. The team’s top wideout Ladd McConkey overcame knee and shoulder injuries to play in Week 15. The rookie WR grabbed five receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers would certainly benefit from a healthy-ish Herbert with a full complement of pass catchers going up against Denver’s defense.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Herbert, Quentin Johnston headline lengthy Chargers injury report for TNF Broncos clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-drops-hilarious-7-word-jim-harbaugh-admission');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers WR Quentin Johnston drops hilarious 7-word Jim Harbaugh admission');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Chargers-news-Quentin-Johnston-drops-hilarious-7-word-Jim-Harbaugh-admission.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers WR Quentin Johnston drops hilarious 7-word Jim Harbaugh admission</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-14T07:40:38-08:00">November 14th, 7:40am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-14T07:40:38-08:00">November 14th, 7:40am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the more pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-chiefs-bills-win-cowboys-embarassed">Los Angeles is 6-3 heading into Week 11</a> and is right in the mix for an AFC wild card playoff spot. Everything is looking up for the Chargers right now.</p><p>Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston did an interview on NFL Network’s The Insiders on Wednesday. Johnston <a href="https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/1856860454406295624" rel="noopener">shared some interesting stories about his head coach</a> Jim Harbaugh.</p><p>“The first thing that comes to mind is he’s high energy, the guy he’s been since day one” Johnston said when asked how he’d describe Harbaugh. “All the way up until now. He’s always doing the workouts with us, he’s always giving us little hype speeches and stuff.”</p><p>Johnston also shared a hilarious story about Harbaugh getting into the cold tub while wearing his full coaching attire.</p><p>“He does everything from working out with us to… getting in the cold tub with his shoes, khakis, and everything on,” Johnston continued. “Get in the cold tub after the workout. It’s just a lot of funny spontaneous stuff with him.”</p><p>“You never know what you’re gonna get,” Johnston concluded.</p><p>Whatever Harbaugh’s got going on is definitely working for the Chargers. Los Angeles is having one of their better seasons in recent memory, which is impressive for a first-year head coach.</p><p>It is also impressive considering how much work there is left to be done rebuilding the roster. But it helps to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-doubles-down-justin-herbert-praise">have a franchise QB like Justin Herbert</a> to build around.</p><h2><b>Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh gives Justin Herbert a new nickname</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Justin-Herbert.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jim Harbaugh has become one of Justin Herbert’s most vocal supporters.</p><p>This should be no surprise. Harbaugh knows that Herbert is one of the better QBs in the NFL and has some serious untapped potential. He was lucky to enter a coaching situation with an entrenched franchise QB.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-justin-herbert-new-nickname">Harbaugh recently gave Herbert a new nickname</a> after another huge win.</p><p>“I’m changing his name to ‘Beast.’ Beast Herbert,” coach Jim Harbaugh said postgame, via the team’s website. “Half man, half beast.”</p><p>Herbert played well in Week 10 against the Titans. He went 14-of-18 for 164 passing yards and a touchdown. Those numbers aren’t exactly eye-popping, but it was his seventh consecutive game without an interception. That is the longest active streak in the NFL and a single-season record in Chargers franchise history.</p><p>The future is bright for the Harbaugh+Herbert Chargers.</p><p>Next up for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bengals-vs-chargers-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-11-2024">Chargers is a Week 11 matchup against the Bengals</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston drops hilarious 7-word Jim Harbaugh admission

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-set-big-boost-quentin-johnston-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Justin Herbert set for big boost with Quentin Johnston injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/0Justin-Herbert-set-for-big-boost-with-Quentin-Johnston-injury-update0.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Justin Herbert set for big boost with Quentin Johnston injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-01T13:57:42-07:00">November 1st, 1:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-01T14:19:51-07:00">November 1st, 2:19pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For the first time in three weeks, the Los Angeles Chargers offense will be back to full strength with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-concerned-latest-ladd-mcconkey-quentin-johnston-injury-update">Quentin Johnston’s ankle injury</a> now in the past. The second-year player has not taken the field since the team’s Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos.</p><p>After missing the last two games, Johnston is <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1852420377034522652" rel="noopener">not on the team’s Week 9 injury report</a>, per Tom Pelissero. With Johnston’s injury issues seemingly a non-factor, all of Los Angeles’ starters on offense are back to full health.</p><p>Following a letdown rookie outing, Johnston has rebounded with a respectable second-year effort through five games. He has been Justin Herbert’s leading receiver in two separate games on the year, a feat he was only able to manage once in 2023. While he has yet to top 51 receiving yards in a single game in 2024, his season is currently highlighted by a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-quentin-johnstons-haters-dont-know-to-act-after-big-touchdown-vs-panthers">two-touchdown showing against the Carolina Panthers</a> in Week 2.</p><p>Through eight weeks, Johnston is fourth on the team with 164 receiving yards. However, his three touchdowns are third on the team despite missing two games. Only J.K. Dobbins and leading receiver Ladd McConkey have more scores than him on the year, with four apiece.</p><h2><b>Chargers look to carry momentum into Week 9 against Browns</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Quentin-Johnston.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite being shorthanded in Week 8 playing without Johnston, the Chargers throttled the New Orleans Saints, winning 26-8 at home. They will return to the road in Week 9 to take on the Browns in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/browns-news-kevin-stefanski-backs-jameis-winston-qb1-four-words">Jameis Winston’s second start</a> with the team.</p><p>The Browns have been one of the league’s worst teams through eight weeks but received new life in Week 8 with Winston commanding the huddle. Winston’s 334-yard game lifted Cleveland to a shocking upset of the Baltimore Ravens, giving them significant momentum despite being just 2-6 on the year.</p><p>With a 2-1 record since their Week 5 bye, the Chargers have improved to 4-3 on the year, good enough for third in the loaded AFC West. A win would put them on even ground with the Denver Broncos, who are a half-game game ahead of them at 5-3. The Broncos face a tall task in Week 9 against the Ravens.</p><p>The AFC West is led by the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, whom Los Angeles has a lot of ground to cover if they wish to catch. However, even with the Chiefs on track to take the division, the Chargers are always in Wild Card contention and could still secure a playoff spot with a strong finish.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Justin Herbert set for big boost with Quentin Johnston injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-concerned-latest-ladd-mcconkey-quentin-johnston-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston get worrying injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chargers-news-Justin-Herbert-will-be-concerned-with-latest-Ladd-McConkey-Quentin-Johnston-injury-update.jpg"><figcaption>10/24/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Chargers’ Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston get worrying injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-24T16:29:54-07:00">October 24th, 4:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-24T17:40:57-07:00">October 24th, 5:40pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/saints-vs-chargers-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-8-2024">Los Angeles Chargers are hoping</a> to get back on track after losing three of their last four games, including a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-jim-harbaugh-not-putting-monday-night-loss-cardinals-1-play">17-15 defeat Monday night to the Arizona Cardinals</a>. Head coach Jim Harbaugh’s team will almost certainly have to depend on the running game because quarterback Justin Herbert’s crew of receivers may be diminished.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">thursday’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsLAC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NOvsLAC</a> injury report <a href="https://t.co/SdylGfmpE6">pic.twitter.com/SdylGfmpE6</a></p><p>— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1849570646499655843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The latest Chargers <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/1849570646499655843">injury report</a> indicated wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. McConkey is battling a hip issue while Johnston has an ankle injury that prevented him from playing in Week 7 against Arizona.</p><p>The Chargers are trying to develop a tough, physical presence under Harbaugh’s leadership. However, the former Michigan coach knows that a team’s big-play ability is largely the result of the passing game. If McConkey and Johnston can’t play in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints — or are limited on the field — the Chargers will have a difficult time moving the ball consistently and getting into the end zone.</p><p>Herbert was able to complete 27 of 39 passes for 349 yards in the loss to the Cardinals, but he was not able to lead the Chargers into the end zone. Los Angeles had to settle for five field goals in the game as McConkey was limited throughout the game and was held to five receptions for 46 yards.</p><h2><b>Chargers hoping to take advantage of soft schedule</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/If-Ladd-McConkey-is-out-the-Chargers-passing-game-will-struggle-in-Week-8.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chargers are hoping to contend for a Wild Card playoff spot in the AFC playoffs. If that is going to happen, they will likely have to take advantage of a soft spot in their schedule during the next three weeks. They face the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans in succession.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/saints-news-derek-carr-eye-opening-injury-update-thursday-night-football">Saints have been hurt by injuries</a> and have fallen to 2-5 after dropping their last five games. The Browns have been devastated by poor quarterback play and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/qb-trade-targets-browns-must-pursue-deshaun-watson-injury">Achilles injury suffered by Deshaun Watson</a> has hurt Cleveland badly.</p><p>The Chargers should also have an opportunity in Week 10 when they host the Tennessee Titans. That team ranks <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/table/passing/sort/netPassingYardsPerGame/dir/desc">32nd in passing yards</a> per game and 31st in total yards.</p><p>If McConkey and Johnston can contribute at a solid level in any of those games, the Chargers should have the offense to control and potentially win all of those games.</p><p>Herbert has completed 107 of 164 passes for 1,164 yards with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception this season. McConkey has caught 24 of 39 targets for 265 yards with 2 TDs and Johnston has 14-164-3.</p><p>If the Chargers can build a lead against the Saints or the games that follow, the running game has the ability to put significant pressure on the defense. J.K. Dobbins has 95 carries for 478 yards and 3 touchdowns while Gus Edwards has added 113 rushing yards</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston get worrying injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-get-tough-joey-bosa-quentin-johnston-injury-updates-for-week-7');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers get tough Joey Bosa, Quentin Johnston injury updates for Week 7');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LA-gets-tough-Joey-Bosa-Quentin-Johnston-injury-updates-for-Week-7.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers get tough Joey Bosa, Quentin Johnston injury updates for Week 7</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-19T15:00:58-07:00">October 19th, 3:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-19T15:00:58-07:00">October 19th, 3:00pm</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers are likely to be without Joey Bosa and Quentin Johnston on the road against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football, as both have been <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1847752295955530116" rel="noopener">listed as doubtful</a> due to injuries, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-reveals-cardiologist-direct-quote-heart-scare">The Chargers are</a> also listing tight end Hayden Hurst as doubtful for the game against the Cardinals as well. He is the second tight end on the depth chart behind Will Dissly, but still, tight ends are a key part of any Jim Harbaugh-coached team. Any blow to that position group is significant.</p><p>Joey Bosa is dealing with a hip injury, and he has not played since the 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 of the season. It appears he could end up missing another game. Quentin Johnston is dealing with an ankle injury. Neither Bosa nor Johnston have practiced at all this week. Hurst hasn’t either with a groin injury.</p><h2><b>Chargers look to build momentum after win vs. Broncos</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-la-designating-key-justin-herbert-weapon-return-ir">The Chargers got back</a> into the win column against the Denver Broncos last week coming out of the bye. Los Angeles started the season 2-0, and then suffered two rough losses to the Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers were dealt many significant injuries during those weeks. Now, they look to stabilize things and get back on the right track.</p><p>The Cardinals are certainly a beatable team, though they should not be overlooked. Kyler Murray has played well this season. Hopefully, he will have Marvin Harrison Jr. in the fold on Monday. Arizona’s defense has struggled, so it will be interesting to see how Los Angeles attacks on offense.</p><p>Moving to 4-2 would be huge with games against the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals looming after this matchup. Hopefully, these injuries are not too series long-term.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers get tough Joey Bosa, Quentin Johnston injury updates for Week 7

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A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>On Sunday afternoon, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers took the field on the East Coast vs Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-josh-palmer-tracking-to-play-panthers-week-2-knee-injury">The Chargers got</a> off to a strong start last week by knocking off the Las Vegas Raiders, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/los-angeles-chargers-bold-predictions-for-week-2-vs-panthers">Herbert’s squad continued</a> that momentum into Sunday afternoon on the road.</p><p>Just a few minutes into the game during the Chargers’ first drive, Herbert hit second year wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the end zone for the very first touchdown of his career, after having beat Jaycee Horn who was in coverage for the Panthers.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/TheSports_Geek/status/1835367293754171413" rel="noopener">The good folks</a> over on X, formerly known as Twitter, had a field day with the big play.</p><p>“Look mom, Quentin Johnston actually caught it,” wrote one user.</p><p>“You know it’s bad when you’re letting Quentin Johnston score on you,” added another, referencing both Johnston’s struggles so far this year as well as the Panthers’ total ineptitude as an organization.</p><p>Indeed, Johnston didn’t necessarily get off to a scintillating start to his NFL career a season ago, not recording any touchdown passes on his rookie campaign and also having several backbreaking drops throughout the year, which went a long way in keeping Herbert and the offense from capitalizing on their playoff performance from the year before.</p><p>It was a far cry from Johnston’s playing days at TCU, where he skyrocketed up draft boards in his final season and helped lead the Horned Frogs all the way to the national championship game in 2022-23.</p><p>In any case, if Sunday’s game is any indication, Johnston seems to finally be putting some things together at the NLF level. Or maybe the Carolina Panthers are just that bad.</p><p>Los Angeles will next take the field next week, once again on the road, this time vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston’s haters don’t know how to act after big touchdown vs. Panthers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-feeling-more-prepared-year-2-after-poor-rookie-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Quentin Johnston feeling more prepared for Year 2 after poor rookie season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Quentin-Johnston-feeling-more-prepared-for-Year-2-after-poor-rookie-season.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Quentin Johnston feeling more prepared for Year 2 after poor rookie season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-05T15:52:51-07:00">June 5th, 3:52pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-05T15:52:51-07:00">June 5th, 3:52pm</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Quentin Johnson’s rookie season with the Los Angeles Chargers was disappointing, and he received criticism for some drops in key spots, but with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, along with the selection of tackle Joe Alt over Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, Johnston will have a chance to prove himself as a key weapon for Justin Herbert in 2024. With Jim Harbaugh taking over at head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-jim-harbaugh-reveals-las-incredible-edge">of the Chargers</a>, Johnston <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/quentin-johnston-far-more-ready-than-he-was-in-rookie-season" rel="noopener">feels confident</a> heading into his second year.</p><p>“Going into this year, I can confidently say that I’m far more ready for it this season. More confident,” Quentin Johnston said, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. “I feel like part of that was just with the first-year jitters still kind of feeling my way around everything. This year, I’m more confident.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-los-angeles-releases-former-pro-bowler-ahead-of-retirement">Chargers general manager</a> Joe Hortiz previously said this offseason that he is looking for Johnston to “make the jump.” Johnston believes that having a year under his belt will have him better prepared to live up to the expectations of a former first-round pick, according to Alper.</p><h2><b>Quentin Johnston’s outlook for the 2024 with the Chargers</b></h2><p>In 2023, Johnston <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnQu02.htm" rel="noopener">caught 38 passes</a> for 431 yards and two touchdowns. Early in the season, Johnston was not getting much run due to Allen and Williams’ presence on the roster, so he had to battle for snaps due to the depth chart. Obviously, there is a wide open lane for him to get reps, although Los Angeles did select Ladd McConkey in the second round this year.</p><p>Later on in the year, Johnston did get some playing time, and there was a notable drop late in the loss against the Green Bay Packers that could have won the game, which caused him to catch a lot of flack. Still, one drop should not cause the team or fans to write him off for the long-term. It is also worth noting that Justin Herbert was injured later on in the season, so asking Johnston to put up numbers in that situation as a rookie is tough.</p><p>Looking at the current depth chart, Johnston seems to be a top three wide receiver alongside Joshua Palmer and Ladd McConkey. There are questions as to how many three wide receiver sets with Jim Harbaugh, who is known as a coach who loves to run the ball. It is a question as to how willing the Chargers will be to air it out this season. That means that if Johnston is third in the pecking order behind Joshua Palmer and McConkey, he might not get many opportunities in the passing game.</p><p>Regardless of those questions and a disappointing rookie season, Johnston is remaining confident going into his second year with the Chargers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Quentin Johnston feeling more prepared for Year 2 after poor rookie season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-why-quentin-johnston-is-primed-for-sophomore-launch-with-los-angeles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Quentin Johnston is primed for sophomore ‘launch’ with Chargers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chargers-news-Why-Quentin-Johnston-is-primed-for-sophomore-launch-with-Los-Angeles-1.jpg"><figcaption>5/17/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Quentin Johnston is primed for sophomore ‘launch’ with Chargers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-16T18:17:51-07:00">May 16th, 6:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-16T18:17:51-07:00">May 16th, 6:17pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-game-by-game-predictions-after-2024-nfl-schedule-release">Los Angeles Chargers</a> are hoping for a complete reversal of fortune in the 2024 season. The team was regularly outplayed, outworked and outcoached  a year ago and the Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley as last year’s 5-12 season unfolded. The biggest move the team made in the offseason was the hiring of head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is coming off a national championship in college football with the Michigan Wolverines. He is expected to help rebuild the Chargers offense, and second-year receiver Quentin Johnston is expected to emerge as a potential star.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is QUENTIN JOHNSTON ready to be the WR1 for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chargers</a>?? </p><p>We asked GM Joe Hortiz…⚡️🔊<a href="https://twitter.com/heykayadams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@heykayadams</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoltUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoltUp</a> <a href="https://t.co/iNWbOSfHqG">pic.twitter.com/iNWbOSfHqG</a></p><p>— Up &amp; Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/1790751342216311195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Based on Johnston’s play as a rookie, that is quite an ambitious assertion. Johnston was the team’s first-round draft pick out of TCU and the 21st selection overall in 2023. He caught just 38 passes for 431 yards and 2 touchdowns while starting 10 games and playing in all 17. However, he is likely to get a chance to show he’s a star under Harbaugh.</p><p>Johnston had a huge game against Harbaugh’s Wolverines at the end of the 2022 season when TCU beat Michigan in the College Football Playoff. Johnston torched the Michigan defense as he caught 6 passes for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns in that TCU upset of the Wolverines. He caught 60 passes for 1,069 yards and 6 touchdowns for the season.</p><p>Johnston is 6-4 and 215 pounds with excellent run after the catch ability.</p><h2><b>Chargers general manager believes in Johnston</b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-2024-schedule-release-hilariously-rips-travis-kelce-taylor-swift-for-private-jet-use">Los Angeles</a> general manager Joe Hortiz has great faith in Johnston. He scouted Johnston when he was with the Baltimore Ravens before getting hired by the Chargers, and he had a favorable impression of the TCU star.</p><p>“Quentin was a player we liked in Baltimore as well last year — a player that I liked,” <a href="https://twitter.com/UpAndAdamsShow/status/1790751342216311195">Hortiz said</a> on the Up and Adams show. “When you look at him, when he was coming out of college, he was an elite size/speed athlete. And you saw some rawness to his game, but you also saw the ability, for as big as he is, (6-3), I think, and 220 pounds, you watch him drop his weight, getting in and out of breaks, come to balance at the top of the route, get out quickly. He can do some rare things for a player his size.</p><p>Hortiz also confirmed that Harbaugh has a strong impression of Johnston.</p><p>“Jim (Harbaugh) was on the other sideline in one of his better games (in college), and so we’ve all seen it. We believe in it. He’s a great kid, he’s a great worker. Everyone here has a high opinion of him. I believe he’s really going to launch.”</p><p>The other factor that could help Johnston have an impressive season is a return to full health of quarterback Justin Herbert. The strong-armed quarterback had a broken finger last year and he was limited to 13 games last season.</p><p>If Herbert is healthy and strong for all 13 games, there is an excellent chance he can build a strong working relationship with Quentin Johnston.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Quentin Johnston is primed for sophomore ‘launch’ with Chargers

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He played rugby at Fordham University and sometimes wonders why his dad raised him as a Mets/Jets/Islanders/Knicks fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Week 15 of the NFL schedule means one thing to a lot of people: it’s the home stretch for fantasy football leagues. With a 63-21 shellacking, it’s fair to say that Los Angeles Chargers fans did not enjoy what they saw on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Also fair to say? There was frustration among fantasy football players who started Chargers WR Quentin Johnson this week.</p><p>Now, it’s fair to point out that anyone <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-was-medically-cleared-despite-not-returning-vs-ravens" rel="noopener">still relying on Johnson</a> at this point of the season has no one but themself to blame. It’s well documented that Johnson has struggled to adapt to NFL life. Expectations should be subterranean-low.</p><p>And yet, some people still needed a big Johnson performance to ensure a berth in their fantasy league playoffs, or to capture a better seed. Luckily for us, those people outed themselves on social media for all to see.</p><p>(Johnson caught a garbage time TD at the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-brandon-staley-gets-real-about-first-half-annihaltion-raiders" rel="noopener">end of the Chargers game,</a> but he still finished with just two catches for 23 yards.)</p><p>Some people on X (formerly Twitter) surmised it was simply a target issue. Give the guy a chance! “Throw it to Quentin Johnson please” <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueMoney__/status/1735517580142498199" rel="noopener">pleaded one fan,</a> a strategy the Chargers had probably considered by that point.</p><p>Hitting Johnson with the “Chris Paul hits a huge three” meme is nasty work, but you knew someone <a href="https://twitter.com/Laporte_SZN/status/1735516049255121243" rel="noopener">was going to do it.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnson touchdown <a href="https://t.co/27aYIrM0uJ">pic.twitter.com/27aYIrM0uJ</a></p><p>— kush (@Laporte_SZN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Laporte_SZN/status/1735516049255121243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>One viewer claimed Johnson is “really one of the worst WRs in the NFL isn’t he. This bozo has 1 catch.” We are desperate to know if this <a href="https://twitter.com/Politicsports/status/1735512644843696630" rel="noopener">person changed their mind</a> when Johnson hauled in his second catch of the night.</p><p>Most kept it simple, stating Johnson “<a href="https://twitter.com/wsKHARRI/status/1735516602349580763" rel="noopener">really is ass</a>” and that, 14 games into his career, he is “<a href="https://twitter.com/Gucci2Flint/status/1735510756416786539" rel="noopener">a hell of a bust.</a>”</p><p>One cruel individual wanted Johnson shipped not just off the Chargers, but “<a href="https://twitter.com/peace_bestill/status/1735517269906632983" rel="noopener">straight to hell.</a>”</p><p>Harsh.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers: Quentin Johnston fantasy football owners in shambles amid lackluster night vs Raiders

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-was-medically-cleared-despite-not-returning-vs-ravens');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Quentin Johnston was medically cleared despite not returning vs. Ravens');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chargers_news_Quentin_Johnston_was_medically_cleared_despite_not_returning_vs._Ravens.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Quentin Johnston was medically cleared despite not returning vs. Ravens</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-28T19:59:23-08:00">November 28th, 7:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-28T19:59:23-08:00">November 28th, 7:59pm</time><address><a>Nick Meyer</a>Nick Meyer is a sports writer for ClutchPoints based in the Metro Detroit area. He has covered everything from Major League Baseball to the NFL, UFC, and College Football.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers dropped a 20-10 home result to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, their third straight loss. On the plus side, those losses came to contending teams Baltimore and Detroit, as well as a talented young Green Bay team on the road.</p><p>On the negative side, the Chargers are now just 4-7 on the season and have fallen behind the Las Vegas Raiders in the AFC West.</p><p>Recent rumors suggest that Chargers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-brandon-staley-next-coach-to-be-fired-barring-a-miracle-claims-insider" rel="noopener">Coach Brandon Staley</a> could be fired soon. A controversial hit on Justin Herbert has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-fans-wont-like-referees-explanation-justin-herbert-hit" rel="noopener">led to an official explanation</a> that fans probably won’t enjoy.</p><p>On Sunday, it was revealed by The Los Angeles Times that TCU alumnus and rookie Quentin Johnson suffered a rib injury late in the third quarter.</p><p>He was cleared medically according to Brandon Staley, who indicated as such, but did not return.</p><p>“It wasn’t that he couldn’t go back in the game,” Staley said. “We just didn’t feel like through the flow of the game — with where he was — that it was the right thing to go back in the game.”</p><p>The Chargers’ offense hasn’t been its usual dynamic self for myriad reasons, and Staley alluded to the biggest reason why. Even with superstar quarterback Justin Herbert, the Chargers haven’t gotten the running game and the passing game working together in sync the way Coach Staley has hoped for over the course of this season.</p><p>Now, time is running out on Herbert, Staley, Keenan Allen and the rest of the Chargers’ leading players and coaches.</p><p>If a turnaround is to happen, <a href="https://theathletic.com/5095048/2023/11/28/chargers-quentin-johnston-zay-flowers-rookie-receivers/" rel="noopener">Johnston could factor in</a> as one of the team’s most talented playmakers — but he will have to get into the flow of the action first, as Staley hinted.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Quentin Johnston was medically cleared despite not returning vs. Ravens

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-rookie-season-struggles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers WR Quentin Johnston gets real on navigating through rookie season struggles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Quentin-Johnston-gets-real-on-navigating-through-rookie-season-struggles.jpeg"></figure><h1>Chargers WR Quentin Johnston gets real on navigating through rookie season struggles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-24T08:50:41-08:00">November 24th, 8:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-24T08:50:41-08:00">November 24th, 8:50am</time><address><a>Andrew Meyers</a>Andrew Meyers is an avid sports fan with a fondness for Philadelphia teams that rarely love him back. He has two degrees from Quinnipiac University, including a master's in sports journalism. Outside of ClutchPoints, Meyers does play-by-play broadcasting for various colleges in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It hasn’t all gone according to plan for Quentin Johnston in his first NFL season but the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver is <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38966106/los-angeles-chargers-wr-quentin-johnston" rel="noopener">embracing the challenges.</a> The expectations that come naturally with a first-round selection can weigh on players and the circumstances they are thrust into may be unforgiving.</p><p>Though taken by the Chargers with the 21st overall pick, Johnston started the season fourth on the depth chart. He didn’t play more than 50 percent of offensive snaps until Week 4 and started only four games. It was easy to simply look at his numbers through six games – seven receptions for 64 yards – and say Johnston was having a bad year.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-brandon-staley-confident-playoff-chances-despite-digging-major-hole" rel="noopener">The Chargers have given him</a> more opportunities lately though, as evidenced by his 13 receptions across the last four games, including his first NFL touchdown. With that comes more attention though and a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-roasted-clutch-drops-secure-packers-loss" rel="noopener">key drop in a Chargers loss</a> to the Green Bay Packers last week fueled plenty of hatred toward Johnston.</p><p>Despite the delayed breakout, Johnston is in good spirits.</p><p>“I feel like where I am right now is where I’m supposed to be on my journey,” Johnston said, via Kris Rhim. “Getting through this. Me just kind of figuring everything out. I’m not really worried about how I match over with everybody else right now because I know what I’m capable of, and I keep working at it every day until I get to that point.”</p><p>Comparisons are natural, and Johnston is not in the same echelon as his fellow rookie receivers. He’ll get the chance to join them though as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-keenan-allen-speaks-out-shoulder-sprain-ahead-of-packers-game" rel="noopener">Chargers deal with some injuries.</a> Quentin Johnston is a first-round talent. Now he has to show it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston gets real on navigating through rookie season struggles

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-quentin-johnston-roasted-clutch-drops-secure-packers-loss');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Quentin Johnston roasted for clutch drops to secure loss to Packers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chargers-Quentin-Johnston-roasted-for-clutch-drops-to-secure-loss-to-Packers.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Quentin Johnston roasted for clutch drops to secure loss to Packers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-19T14:03:36-08:00">November 19th, 2:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-19T14:04:21-08:00">November 19th, 2:04pm</time><address><a>Quinn Allen</a>Quinn Allen is a Senior Associate Editor with ClutchPoints. He specializes mainly in soccer, basketball, and baseball. When Quinn isn't producing content for CP, he's writing predictions across the European soccer and NBA world for bettors at Sports Betting Dime, one of the fastest-growing sports betting sites in North America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Chargers are now 4-6 on the season after a heartbreaking loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. Rookie wideout Quentin Johnston dropped a crucial pass that would’ve put his squad in field goal range as they ultimately lost by three points. As you can imagine, X (formerly Twitter) <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%22Quentin%20Johnston%22&amp;src=trend_click&amp;vertical=trends" rel="noopener">absolutely roasted</a> Johnston for his costly mistake.</p><p>A pretty much perfect throw from Justin Herbert that Johnston botched:</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnston with one of the worst drops with the game on the line  <a href="https://t.co/xO752WkSQa">pic.twitter.com/xO752WkSQa</a></p><p>— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1726348558750912750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Quentin Johnston for the win!” <a href="https://t.co/Q6jlhGsG0d">pic.twitter.com/Q6jlhGsG0d</a></p><p>— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_Memes/status/1726355279095398692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnston could have won this game for the Chargers <a href="https://t.co/v9dUQj1OVr">pic.twitter.com/v9dUQj1OVr</a></p><p>— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrainIsland/status/1726346969952518522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">HORRIFIC: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chargers</a> 1st round pick WR Quentin Johnston with a HORRENDOUS DROP that could’ve help them win the game </p><p>😳😳<br> <a href="https://t.co/BBgDu0cZcC">pic.twitter.com/BBgDu0cZcC</a></p><p>— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1726347375877435544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnston’s mom better go back to work lol</p><p>— ⛷️ (@4vertz_) <a href="https://twitter.com/4vertz_/status/1726347927709528099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnston was a disappointment to start the season for a variety of reasons, but many were not his fault. The ball is coming his way now, and now it is truly all on him. </p><p>He's not the reason they lost the game, but he dropped a game-changer. Frusturating season.</p><p>— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerjschoon/status/1726347636834529322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Quentin Johnston also dropped another costly pass earlier in the game, but this one was by far the worst. If he had reeled it in, the former TCU standout may have even scored a touchdown. Needless to say, he won’t be sleeping too well tonight.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-predictions-week-11-greenbaypackers" rel="noopener">The Chargers</a> are in serious danger of missing the playoffs altogether now. They’re at the bottom of the AFC West for the time being and face an uphill battle to even get back into contention. Another disappointing year for a franchise with much higher expectations.</p><p>Johnston had just two catches on six targets vs Green Bay for only 21 yards. He hasn’t been involved a lot in the offense and we can see why. Despite being physically gifted, the 22-year-old has yet to show he can <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-growing-chemistry-quentin-johnston" rel="noopener">consistently catch passes</a> at the NFL level.</p><p>Overall, the Los Angeles offense has looked pretty solid but their defense is atrocious, allowing the most yards per game in the entire NFL. While there are several reasons they probably won’t make the playoffs, Quention Johnston will surely feel like this latest defeat is on him.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Chargers’ Quentin Johnston roasted for clutch drops to secure loss to Packers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/chargers-news-justin-herbert-growing-chemistry-quentin-johnston');   ga('set', 'title', 'Chargers’ Justin Herbert explains key to growing chemistry with Quentin Johnston');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chargers_news_Justin_Herbert_explains_key_to_growing_chemistry_with_Quentin_Johnston.jpg"></figure><h1>Chargers’ Justin Herbert explains key to growing chemistry with Quentin Johnston</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-11-08T19:28:41-08:00">November 8th, 7:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-11-08T19:28:41-08:00">November 8th, 7:28pm</time><address><a>Jimmy Wright</a>Jimmy Wright is a writer from Brooklyn, New York, who worked as a researcher for the Elias Sports Bureau for over 10 years. He played rugby at Fordham University and sometimes wonders why his dad raised him as a Mets/Jets/Islanders/Knicks fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While fantasy football players’ patience may be wearing thin, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sounded totally at peace with wide receiver Quentin Johnston’s first eight games in a Chargers uniform.</p><p>“The more reps we get together, the more time that we get, the more we’re going to feel comfortable with each other and the more he’s going to get the ball,” the QB <a href="https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/1722362755297230915" rel="noopener">told the media,</a> courtesy of The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.</p><p>Reiterating his faith in the 2023 first-round draft pick, Herbert emphasized the Chargers as a team “know how talented he is. It’s just a matter of time.”</p><p>Despite his lofty expectations as the 2023 draft’s 21st overall selection, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/quentin-johnston-fantasy-football-outlook-2023-nfl-season" rel="noopener">Johnston hasn’t made much</a> of an impact so far.</p><p>Of the eight games he’s played for the Chargers, Johnston has attracted three or fewer targets in seven of them. In those seven games, Johnston has not caught more than two passes in a game or eclipsed the 20-yard mark. He’s also got zero touchdowns so far in his NFL career.</p><h2><b>Missed opportunity</b></h2><p>Drafted with the expectation that he would be fighting for WR3 reps behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-brandon-staleys-quentin-johnson-take-mike-williams-injury" rel="noopener">Johnston seemed to have his shot</a> when Williams went down for the season with a torn ACL in Week 3.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Chargers-news-Los-Angeles-worst-fears-with-Mike-Williams-come-true-with-latest-update.jpeg"></figure><p>But Johnston has failed to seize on the opportunity. He has just nine receptions for 102 yards in the five games since Williams went down. For reference, in his final game of the season, Williams had seven catches for 121 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>It briefly appeared as if a breakout was in fact coming. Facing the Chicago Bears in Week 8, Johnston had his best game as a member of the Chargers, catching five balls on six targets for 50 yards.</p><p>But he was quieted on Monday Night Football by the New York Jets’ secondary the following game, catching two passes for 14 yards and adding a two-yard carry.</p><p>Despite the slow start, Herbert is not pounding the panic button just yet. He still believes in Johnston and his talent, even if you put him on waivers in your fantasy league weeks ago.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/quentin-johnston-fantasy-football-outlook-2023-nfl-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Quentin Johnston’s Fantasy Football Outlook For The 2023 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Quentin-Johnston_s-Fantasy-Football-Outlook-for-the-2023-Season.jpg"></figure><h1>Quentin Johnston’s Fantasy Football Outlook For The 2023 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-08-13T07:27:02-07:00">August 13th, 7:27am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-08-13T07:27:02-07:00">August 13th, 7:27am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As we gear up for the 2023 NFL season, fans of fantasy football are buzzing about a fresh face on the field. That is rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston, now part of the Los Angeles Chargers. With his impressive college football journey and interesting current player comparisons, Johnston might just make waves in the fantasy football world. This article takes a deep dive into what we can expect from Johnston in the fantasy football arena this year. We’ll explore his skills and how the team’s performance might affect his value. Get ready to learn why Quentin Johnston could change the fantasy football game this season.</p><p>Keep in mind that the Chargers snagged Johnston <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-brandon-staley-immediate-reaction-drafting-quentin-johnston" rel="noopener">with the 21st pick</a> in the 2023 NFL Draft. This made him the second wide receiver chosen. Even though he’s a rookie, he’ll be vying for chances to catch the ball in a lineup <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-keenan-allen-take-la-wr-room-will-make-justin-herbert-smile" rel="noopener">already stocked with pass-catching</a> talent. Don’t fret, though. Take note that the Chargers’ offense is built to support multiple pass-catchers. This sets the stage for Johnston to make a strong fantasy impact from the get-go.</p><h2><b>Let’s Take a Look at Johnston’s College Football Days</b></h2><p>Before we dive into Johnston’s potential in fantasy football, let’s pause and appreciate his college football achievements. While he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tcu-football-news-quentin-johnston-declares-nfl-draft" rel="noopener">was a standout at TCU</a>, Johnston wowed fans with his explosiveness and knack for making plays. Standing tall at 6’4, he’s a force to be reckoned with on the field. His accomplishments in college build high expectations for his journey in the pros.</p><p>During his time at TCU, Quentin Johnston emerged as a promising player. Of course, this boosted his NFL prospects as a junior. In that season, he caught 60 passes, <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nfl/player/_/id/4429025/quentin-johnston" rel="noopener">racked up 1,069 receiving yards</a>, and scored six touchdowns. Though he might not be the fastest sprinter, his “speed score” still impresses. In addition, his 6’4 frame is a trait that coaches often value in a wide receiver.</p><h2><b>How He Measures Up Against Others</b></h2><p>When we talk about a player’s potential in fantasy football, it’s important to gauge how they compare to other players in their position. In Johnston’s case, his blend of size, speed, and athleticism sets him apart from other rookie wide receivers. With his ability to grab contested catches and create space, he could easily become a favored target for Chargers’ quarterback Justin Herbert. While it’s early days, signs point to Johnston being one of the top rookies to watch in the wide receiver category this season. Right now, we have him ranked in the high 40s alongside guys like Allen Lazard and DJ Chark Jr.</p><h2><b>A Look at the Chargers’ Prospects</b></h2><p>To get the full picture of what Johnston might bring to fantasy football, we can’t overlook how the entire team performs and what that might mean for his value. The Los Angeles Chargers have been making steady progress. This is largely thanks to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-quentin-johnston-exciting-fans-after-extension" rel="noopener">Herbert’s skills</a>. With a strong offensive line and a bunch of talented playmakers, the Chargers’ offense has what it takes to shine in 2023. This is great news for Johnston. It should give him more chances to show off his talents and contribute to the team’s success. An offense with firepower usually leads to more opportunities for players, like Johnston, to score points and make a fantasy impact.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quentin Johnston's first TD of the preseason! <a href="https://twitter.com/MrJohnston____?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrJohnston____</a></p><p>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LACvsLAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LACvsLAR</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLNetwork</a><br>📱: Stream on NFL+ <a href="https://t.co/bBFpXewtKp">https://t.co/bBFpXewtKp</a> <a href="https://t.co/FG3LRd31yT">pic.twitter.com/FG3LRd31yT</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1690552415765073920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>As of now, the 2023 fantasy projection for this offense largely mirrors what they did in 2022. Austin Ekeler is a top-tier fantasy running back, and Justin Herbert sits among the top fantasy quarterbacks. They provide support for both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams as reliable fantasy starters. This leaves Quentin Johnston, Josh Palmer, and Gerald Everett in the supporting roles.</p><p>The share of opportunities for these three players depends heavily on how Johnston develops in his first year. Palmer might not see much action, and Everett could be sought after only for touchdown-dependent situations. This is if the Chargers are content to utilize Johnston on the field and work around his weaknesses.</p><p>Yet, there’s a rookie buzz that might overshadow such uncertainties. In several leagues that have already drafted, Johnston’s already snagging a spot within the top 100 picks as the 46th wide receiver off the board.</p><h2><b>Looking at What Lies Ahead</b></h2><p>In all, Quentin Johnston’s fantasy football prospects for the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers are exciting. Given his remarkable college performance, how he stacks up against fellow players, and the team’s promising direction, Johnston could make a considerable impact in fantasy football. As you prepare for the upcoming season, keep an eye on Johnston’s progress and his role in the Chargers’ offense. Drafting him might be a smart move. Don’t miss out on the chance to draft Johnston and potentially benefit from his game-changing abilities. Get ready for an exhilarating fantasy football season with him as your potential secret weapon.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Quentin Johnston’s Fantasy Football Outlook For The 2023 season

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He split his youth between the cities of Chicago and Cleveland and now resides in Los Angeles, as he recently received his undergraduate degree in English and Film &amp; Tv from UCLA. When not following and writing about sports, Jack loves to make music, design, write stories and try new things.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Justin Herbert recently <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/justin-herbert-breaks-silence-after-signing-262-million-contract-extension" rel="noopener">signed a massive contract extension</a> with the Los Angeles Chargers, and he is already proving its worth in training camp with new wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Chargers fans can be seen going crazy as Herbert and Johnston connect on <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1684645237053087747?s=20" rel="noopener">a deep ball at practice</a>, via the NFL Twitter account.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This new QB-WR duo is looking 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/MrJohnston____?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrJohnston____</a>  (via <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chargers</a>) <a href="https://t.co/gsa0cSs7oA">pic.twitter.com/gsa0cSs7oA</a></p><p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1684645237053087747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Quentin Johnston was known as a deep ball threat while at TCU, so it comes as no surprise that he and Justin Herbert are already connecting for long ones at Chargers training camp. Johnston figures to be a primary option for Herbert and the Chargers this year alongside Mike Williams and Keenan Allen.</p><p>After the huge contract extension for Herbert, the Chargers are definitely expecting a big season out of him. Nevertheless, the problem in recent years hasn’t been Herbert but the rest of the Chargers. While Los Angeles can count on Herbert to put up solid quarterback play, they hope to be a much better overall team this year.</p><p>This will start on the defensive side of the ball, as Los Angeles really struggled to stop opposing teams from scoring the ball last season. The Chargers will have a good chance at being a contender if their defense can do a better job of getting off of the field in 2023.</p><p>Still, Chargers fans will have no problem containing their excitement at least for the offensive side of the ball. Justin Herbert and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/chargers-news-justin-herbert-expecting-big-things-rookie-quentin-johnston" rel="noopener">Quentin Johnston will give them</a> plenty to cheer about this season if they can pull off more connections like this one from training camp.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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