Chargers vs. Jets MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Austin Ekeler, Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Quentin Johnston, Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall

Wow what another exciting week of NFL action, with some especially big-time performances on Sunday from the Texans, Cowboys and more. Now we're back with our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Chargers vs. Jets game to help with your season-long and DFS lineups.

Week 9 of the fantasy football season is just about over -- we've had another week of huge performances, old and new players emerging, and even more injuries around the league. Hopefully, you're on the verge of winning your matchups (or already have), and have some FAAB dollars left for waivers this week.

Below you will find our matchups analysis for the Monday Night Football game between the Las Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions. Hopefully, it will be an exciting game that adds to a week filled with plenty of booms, busts, and injuries. Read our fantasy football breakdowns for these games -- the recommended starts, sits, and matchups we love heading into the Week 9 matchup. Good luck RotoBallers!

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Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets

Spread: Chargers -3.5
Implied Total: Chargers (21.75) vs. Jets (18.25)
Pace: Chargers (3rd) vs. Jets (15th)
Chargers Off. DVOA: 33.5% Pass (6th), -12.5% Rush (22nd)
Jets Off. DVOA: -5.7% Pass (27th), -18.2% Rush (24th)
Chargers Def. DVOA: 19.2% Pass (26th), -6.4% Rush (20th)
Jets Def. DVOA: -8.3% Pass (6th), -9.2% Rush (18th)
Weather: This game is forecasted to have moderate wind but it shouldn't affect the passing options too much.

Matchups We Love

Austin Ekeler (RB, LAC)

Without Mike Williams or a healthy Joshua Palmer, the Chargers utilized Ekeler more as a receiver, resulting in seven catches for 94 yards and a touchdown through the air. It was a vintage performance when you add the 15 carries he saw as well.

Their run game continues to rank bottom five in success rate, run blocking, and rushing first down percentage. It was on full display against the Bears, averaging 2.2 yards per carry as a team. The matchup is better on the ground, but Ekeler will need to be involved in their passing attack, which is likely to occur.

Other Matchups

Breece Hall (RB, NYJ)

How the Jets were able to beat the Giants is beyond me. Hall took a short pass 50 yards to the house for their only touchdown in a 13-10 victory. Outside of that play, he had just 42 yards on 17 touches, which is indicative of the injuries they're dealing with on their offensive line.

Furthermore, it's because the defense doesn't fear the passing attack. In Week 8, Hall faced eight or more defenders in the box a league-high 58.33% of the time. His workload keeps him in the top 24 with the shot at an explosive play.

Garrett Wilson (WR, NYJ)

Wilson has finished with double-digit targets in three of his past four contests. He's the only show in town amongst their receiving options. He boasts a targets per route run of 27% and a yards per route of 1.98. He's performing well enough to remain a top-24 receiver.

Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC)

After an incredible start to the year, Allen's production has dipped significantly. He's averaging about 60 yards per game over the past four weeks and hasn't scored in the last two. He's still the clear leader on the depth chart, but without another reliable threat, defenses are taking away his ability to get open downfield.

Against Sauce Gardner and the New York secondary, it'll be the volume that keeps him afloat. They're allowing the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers by a significant amount, which means counting on secondary options like Quentin Johnston is risky.

Joshua Palmer has officially been ruled out, and placed on IR so he will miss at least the next four games. So Johnston moves into his role, but still isn't a good fantasy option against the Jets, except as a DFS dart throw for budget relief.

Justin Herbert (QB, LAC)

Herbert crushed the Bears as he should, tossing three touchdowns for nearly 300 yards. New York is going to make it tough for him to find big plays and force the Chargers to go methodically down the field.

Herbert's done a good job of limiting the turnovers for the most part this season, which will be one of the keys to this matchup. He drops outside the top five but stays in the top 10.

Gerald Everett and Donald Parham Jr. (TE, LAC)

After missing last week, Everett will return to action. His absence allowed Donald Parham Jr. to find the end zone for a nice game. Unfortunately, with both active, it takes away the appeal for the most part. He's a touchdown-dependent streamer.

Notable Injuries

Joshua Palmer (knee) - Out

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