Will Quentin Johnston play in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos today? Latest injury update on the Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver (Image via Getty: Quentin Johnston)
After playing four straight games for the 2026 NFL season with the Los Angeles Chargers, Quentin Johnston is scheduled to miss his first game. For a 0-4 team that is already lacking Ladd McConkey power and struggling under Mike McDaniel’s offense, giving up on a reliable wide receiver like Quentin Johnston will be difficult for Los Angeles. Anyhow, the 2023 first-round pick has been ruled out of Sunday’s Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium in California. No, Quentin Johnston will not be playing in the Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos. So it comes as a shock to see him ruled out for Week 5. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston suffered a chest injury in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the game, but his injury worsened throughout practice ahead of Week 5 vs. the Denver Broncos. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines As per Draft Sharks, Quentin Johnston has a medium injury risk in 2026. He carries a 56% chance of injury in 2026, with a 4.7% chance of injury per game. He is projected to miss 2.8 games in the season. But his durability score is 5; 5 being the highest possible. Team: Los Angeles Chargers Total games: 4 Receptions: 7 Targets: 16 Receiving yards: 108 Receiving touchdowns: 0 Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Kickoff Time: 4:05 PM ET Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California TV/Broadcast: CBS Radio: Los Angeles – KFI AM-640, KYSR-FM [98.7] and KLAC 570 AM; Denver – KOA 850 AM or KRFX 103.5 FM Live Streaming: Fubo, Paramount+, NFL+, DAZN, or YouTube TV 2026 Season Records: Los Angeles Chargers [0-4] and Denver Broncos [2-2]
Because of it, but he is expected to miss at least one game. Johnston was given a fifth-year option in April. But who knew he would record zero touchdowns in the first four games of the season? This comes after a crucial four-game losing streak. A shock to Justin Herbert . It could be a Chargers ploy to save him for crucial games later in the season. All week, Johnston’s chest injury seemed to be no big deal. As a precaution, Johnston was ruled out for Sunday’s game at SoFi Stadium.
He was a limited participant on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Point spread: Broncos -3.5, Chargers +3.5 Moneyline: Chargers +155, Broncos -190 Over/Under: 42 points, according to USA TODAY. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . Johnston was ruled out, while Ladd McConkey was listed as questionable [foot injury] in the injury report. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
McConkey did not participate on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Anyhow, Tre’ Harris is expected to step up his role as Los Angeles’ top outside receiver. He could be a formidable option against the Broncos’ ruthless defense, as per Rivers McCown of NBC Sports.