5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) was limited during practice on Wednesday. While it's always noteworthy when someone appears on the injury report, McConkey is trending in the right direction. After all, he was able to get on the field Wednesday and still has four days to get even healthier before the Chargers face the Cleveland Browns. The rookie, who totaled 111 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday, is a low-end fantasy WR3 for Week 9.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. The second-year pass-catcher has been sidelined for two consecutive games but is making impressive strides ahead of his potential return to the field in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. The 23-year-old has made solid offensive contributions this year but isn't a very dependable redraft option in a receiver room that also features
Ladd McConkey and
Josh Palmer.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
DJ Chark (groin) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The veteran wide receiver was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this month and appears to be getting closer to making his return. Chark hasn't played yet this year, but he was solid in Carolina last season, contributing 35 catches for 525 yards and five touchdowns. However, with players like
Ladd McConkey,
Quentin Johnston, and
Josh Palmer making a strong impression, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Chark to carve out a significant role on offense upon his activation.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
5 months agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense played well in a Week 8 game against the New Orleans Saints, allowing just six points in a 26-8 win. The Bolts recorded five sacks and even despite not recording any turnovers, still put up a solid eight fantasy points in standard scoring formats. The Chargers will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 then the Tennessee Titans in Week 10, making them a very appealing fantasy defense to ride with for the next couple of weeks.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker made four of his five kicks in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dicker made both of the field goals he attempted, then made two of his three extra point tries. Dicker's first field goal was a 46-yard kick in the second quarter and his second one came in the fourth quarter from 29 yards out. Despite the missed extra point this time, "Dicker the Kicker" remains a solid, consistent kicker both from a fantasy and a real life perspective.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly made five catches in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dissly remained heavily involved in the passing game, seeing seven targets thrown his way, tied for the team lead. His five catches gained 41 yards. That's now three games in a row of at least five targets for Dissly, who has developed a high floor as part of the Chargers passing game. He should continue as a solid but unexciting TE2 option in Week 9 as the Bolts travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer made two long plays in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Palmer was targeted four times, making two catches for 72 yards. He made one grab for 45 yards and the other for 27. While he wasn't as involved as expected, he made the most out of the two catches he was able to secure, finishing second on the team in receiving yards despite being just fourth in catches and targets. With rookie
Ladd McConkey establishing himself as quarterback
Justin Herbert's favorite target, Palmer is shaping up to be more of a boom-or-bust type of fantasy receiver. The Chargers offense could look different once
Quentin Johnston (ankle) and
D.J. Chark (groin) return to the field, but Palmer should continue to have a role.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) had his best game as a pro so far in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. McConkey made six catches on six targets, gaining 111 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Despite missing some practices during the week with a hip injury, McConkey looked excellent in this game, scoring his first touchdown in the third quarter on a 60 yard play and his second in the fourth on a nine-yard pass into the corner of the end zone. It was an impressive performance by the rookie product out of Georgia, who should once again be in the WR2 conversation in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Kimani Vidal remained in a backup role in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Vidal carried the ball six times, gaining 16 yards. He was not targeted in the passing game. Meanwhile, starter
J.K. Dobbins got 21 touches and commanded the backfield once again. Vidal is worth rostering in most formats because he'd immediately skyrocket into the RB2 conversation if Dobbins were forced to miss time, but Vidal won't be a fantasy asset on his own unless he ascends into the starting role.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins scored a touchdown in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Dobbins led the Chargers backfield in all categories, running the ball 17 times for 57 yards and catching four of seven passing game targets for 11 yards. Dobbins scored on a one-yard goal line run in the second quarter.
Kimani Vidal and
Hassan Haskins combined for just seven carries and 16 yards, showing once again that Dobbins has this backfield locked down. He'll be in the RB1/2 conversation most weeks, including in Week 9 when the Chargers travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert tossed two touchdowns in a Week 8 win over the New Orleans Saints. Herbert attempted 32 passes, completing 20 of them for 279 and the two touchdowns. He also added 49 yards on the ground on four carries, including one for a huge 38-yard gain. Herbert's two passing touchdowns went to rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey, who had an excellent game. That's now two weeks in a row of strong quarterback play from Herbert after a mediocre start to the season. His fantasy arrow is pointing up heading into a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Simi Fehoko was hardly involved in the offense until a few weeks ago. However, the 26-year-old has seen an increased role lately with the Chargers banged up at wideout. Over the last two weeks, Fehoko has hauled in five of his 10 targets for 89 yards. There's a good chance he continues seeing extended playing time with
Quentin Johnston (ankle) listed as doubtful and
Ladd McConkey (hip) tagged as questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. The absence of either player should mean more targets for Fehoko in Week 8. He's not an ideal fantasy option but could be a low-end flex option for desperate fantasy managers this weekend.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Saints. The rookie has 24 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns this season, so he's the best pass-catcher on the roster. Naturally, there was some concern when he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday. However, it appears McConkey will be good to go, which is certainly good news, considering
Will Dissly (shoulder) and
Quentin Johnston (ankle) are also carrying injury designations. With that in mind, McConkey deserves starting fantasy consideration in Week 8, even if
DJ Chark Jr. (groin) is back on the field.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Jalen Reagor has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers have decided to bring up both Reagor and
Jaylen Johnson with multiple wideouts banged up. Right now,
Quentin Johnston (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday while
Ladd McConkey (hip) remains questionable for Sunday. Despite the injuries, it's hard to imagine Reagor or Johnson having a significant role in the offense. Both players are likely getting brought up as depth, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a streaming option for Sunday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
5 months agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Dissly did not participate during Wednesday's and Thursday's practice but returned to practice on Friday in a limited capacity which is a promising sign for his status this weekend. Last weekend, the 28-year-old tight end saw a hefty 11 targets and was able to bring in eight of them for a season-high 81 yards. With wideouts
Quentin Johnston and
Ladd McConkey also listed as questionable, the Chargers may lean heavily on their rushing attack facing one of the worst rushing defenses in football. Fantasy managers should expect
J.K. Dobbins to be heavily involved on Sunday and be viewed as a high-end RB2.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
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