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Seven Catches in Four Games: Quentin Johnston’s Big Plays Are Gone and Chargers Fans Have No Answer

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Quentin Johnston was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, battling a chest issue that’s just the latest blow for a Chargers’ offense already struggling to find its footing early this season. This isn’t the start anyone in Los Angeles wanted, and it’s definitely not what Johnston’s supporters were hoping for.

Injury and Disappearing Production

This chest injury comes at a tough time for Johnston, who’s managed just seven receptions across the first four games. Seriously, seven catches. That’s not what anyone expected from him. He hasn’t even hit 44 receiving yards in any single contest so far. It’s been a rough start, plain and simple, and now you throw a chest injury on top of it? Not ideal.

Chargers’ Offense Can’t Get Going

The problem isn’t just Johnston, though. The entire Los Angeles Chargers’ offense has been limping out of the gate this year. Those explosive, game-changing plays that Johnston is known for? They’ve just vanished. Until that whole offense starts clicking, Johnston is nothing more than a risky WR5 on your roster. It’s a tough spot for everyone involved when the unit isn’t performing.

What happens next for the Chargers and Johnston? Everyone’s watching to see if they can finally ignite that offense and get him back to making those big plays. Until then, it’s a waiting game.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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