It’s time to recognize that Quentin Johnston is the No. 1 receiver for the Chargers, and he should be started in all leagues in Week 5 against Washington. And it’s time to recognize that, for now, Ladd McConkey is third behind Johnston and Keenan Allen.
Now, that doesn’t mean you have to bench McConkey. I’m still starting him in three-receiver leagues, but he’s struggled to start the season with no touchdowns and 9.8 PPR points or less in three games in a row, including a Week 4 stinker at the Giants with one catch for 11 yards on six targets.
Things will turn around, and hopefully that happens against the Commanders, who are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. With four teams on a bye (Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh), it’s tough to bench McConkey, especially with several key injuries at receiver, notably to Malik Nabers (knee) and Tyreek Hill (knee), who are both out for the season.
McConkey is downgraded slightly in my rankings in Week 5, while Johnston and Allen are elevated. For Johnston, he’s been awesome in the first four games of the season, with at least 14.9 PPR points in each outing, including four touchdowns. He has at least seven targets in each game, and Justin Herbert is relying on him like an alpha receiver. It’s been fun to watch.
Allen had a down game against the Giants in Week 4 with just 8.7 PPR points, but he scored at least 17.1 PPR points in each of the first three games of the year. I expect him to get back on track against Washington, and Allen should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues.
The Chargers have arguably the best receiving corps in the NFL right now, but we thought McConkey would be leading the way. He can still help Fantasy managers this season, but Johnston and Allen are ahead of him in production — and in the rankings for Week 5.
That said, I would start all three of the Chargers in Week 5 given the matchup. Now, let’s check out the other start and sit receivers for Week 5.
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