Jayden Reed · Quentin Johnston · 2026 week 3

Jayden Reed or Quentin Johnston?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jayden Reed or Quentin Johnston? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Quentin JohnstonQuentin Johnston projects 4 PPR points clear of Jayden Reed in week 3, drawing BUF — the 3rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jayden Reed vs CHI 4.9 17th 3.2 400 Out
Quentin Johnston START @ BUF 8.9 3rd · soft 3.1 552 healthy

WRs vs CHI recently: Jalen Coker 25.8 pts (W1) · Justin Jefferson 5.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs BUF recently: Nico Collins 14.2 pts (W1) · Amon-Ra St. Brown 26.2 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Quentin Johnston carries the higher trade value — 552 against 400 (a 28% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Quentin Johnston gets the most. Momentum: Jayden Reed -507 and Quentin Johnston -179 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.