Quentin Johnston

Quentin Johnston keeps scoring touchdowns, Bo Nix is breaking out, and 30 other fantasy football facts you need to know for Week 12.

Johnston now has touchdown receptions in three straight, pushing his 2024 total to six scores. The former first-round bust has found an early resurgence with the new coaching staff in 2024, with his usage this season more in line with his skillset. Johnston could find more hefty target volume against the pass-funnel Ravens in Week 12.

Palmer suddenly finds himself behind rookie Ladd McConkey, tight end Will Dissly, and second-year wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the weekly target pecking order for the Chargers. While unlikely to see consistent volume, a deep 13.9 average depth of target could return sporadic fantasy viability should he connect on a deep pass or two, something that could come to fruition when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.

Herbert's nine rushing attempts are by far a season high. He had a short touchdown scamper in the first half and connected with Quentin Johnston for a 24-yard touchdown later in the game. Coming into the game, the Chargers had been one of the NFL's pass heaviest teams over the pas month. That changed against the Titans, as Chargers OC Greg Roman went ultra run heavy in a game that was never really competitive. Herbert should have some upside next week against a Bengals team that can push the Chargers to lean on the pass for four quarters. It won't hurt that the Bengals are allowing the league's sixth highest drop back EPA.

Johnston made the most of his two looks in a game that saw Justin Herbert throw just 18 passes. Johnston broke free from his defender and freelanced his way into the end zone as Herbert broke free from the pocket and looked for an open pass catcher in the red zone. Johnston, with back-to-back games with a touchdown, remains a borderline WR3 option in a Chargers offense that has been much more pass heavy in recent weeks.