4 days agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
DJ Chark (hip) is set to have his practice window open on Wednesday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Chark has been on the injured reserve since the opening week with a hip injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during practice this week as he could make his 2024 season debut on Monday evening against the Arizona Cardinals. Last season, Chark caught 35 passes for 525 yards and five scores with the Carolina Panthers. When Chark returns, he should compete for targets with
Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnson, and
Ladd McConkey and should be left on all waiver wires for now.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kris Rhim
6 days agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston was forced to miss some time in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos due to an ankle injury. Johnston left in the first quarter but was eventually able to return. Still, he didn't end up doing much, as the sophomore wide receiver was targeted just four times, making three catches for 22 yards. He also recorded a rushing attempt, but did not gain any yardage on his run. Johnston has pretty solidly entrenched himself as the WR2 on this offense, but it's a run-first offense that tries to control clock and spreads the ball around plenty when they do throw (Just Herbert targeted nine different pass catchers in this game). Johnston will have more big games like he did earlier this season, but he's unlikely to be a consistent source of WR2/3 production most weeks.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
6 days agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer had another pedestrian game in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Palmer was targeted three times, making two catches for 38 yards. Before the season, there was tons of hype around Palmer as
Justin Herbert's presumed WR1 on an offense that was expected to improve. Instead, Palmer has become the third option at best in an offense that severely prioritizes the running game. Palmer could have some big weeks in games the Chargers trail and are forced to throw more often, but he won't be a major part of the game plan most weeks and usually won't return more than long shot WR4 value.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense played well in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. The Bolts had a shutout through three quarters before allowing 16 points in the fourth quarter in a 23-16 win. They recorded an interception and a fumble recovery while also sacking the quarterback twice. All together, they ended up with seven fantasy points in standard scoring leagues. They'll get Monday Night Football in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals and should be a solid fantasy option once again for that one.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker made all five of his kicks in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Dicker tried three field goals, making them all while also adding two extra points. His field goals came from 20, 33, and 46 yards out. He remains one of the most consistent kickers inside 50 yards and with the way the Chargers offense is going, he could continue to get several chances to score per game. He'll be a top-12 option more weeks than he won't be, and should be rostered in most formats that still have a K spot in the lineup.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey was in and out of Week 6's win over the Denver Broncos, but appears to have escaped the game without a serious lasting injury. Several times, McConkey was forced to the sideline only to return to the game later on. In total, he was targeted eight times, making four catches for 43 yards. He led the team in targets and catches, falling one yard behind the team lead in receiving yards. McConkey has proven to be the WR1 on this offense, but it will continue to be a run-first unit that severely limits the upside of any pass catcher on the roster.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Kimani Vidal scored the first touchdown of his NFL career in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Vidal ran the ball four times, gaining 11 yards. He was targeted twice in the passing game and made the most of it, scoring a 38-yard touchdown and gaining 40 yards total through the air. Vidal only got six touches total, but his workload should be going up after this solid performance and with
Gus Edwards (ankle) now on IR.
J.K. Dobbins will clearly be the RB1 on the Chargers offense, but Vidal should work his way into the main backup role before long. He should be picked up off waivers wherever he's available.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins scored a touchdown in a Week 6 win over the Denver Broncos. Dobbins has been operating as the team's lead back, and that will be even more true now with
Gus Edwards (ankle) being placed on IR. Dobbins ran the ball 25 times, gaining 96 yards and scoring a touchdown on a four-yard run in the second quarter. He was also targeted twice in the passing game, making two catches for a total of six yards. While his per carry average wasn't excellent, Dobbins got RB1 volume and did well enough against a strong defense. He'll continue as a solid starting option in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert led his team to a 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 6. Herbert finally shed his injury designation for an injured ankle and looked healthy in this one, attempting 34 passes and completing 21 of them for 237 yards and a touchdown. He did not throw an interception, but took three sacks, losing 15 yards. He also fumbled, but it was recovered by the Chargers. His touchdown came on a 38-yard pass to
Kimani Vidal in the first quarter. Herbert and the Bolts will play on Monday Night Football in Week 7 against the Cardinals.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Hayden Hurst (groin) won't return to Sunday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. The veteran suffered a groin injury and will finish the week without a catch. Considering he hasn't done anything relevant this season, his departure likely won't cause panic for most fantasy managers. But his absence could at least allow
Will Dissly to see a few more targets during the game.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (ankle) exited during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. He is officially listed as questionable to return. At the time of his departure, the young pass-catcher had caught two passes for 14 yards.
Josh Palmer and
Ladd McConkey should see additional opportunities with Johnston sidelined.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
7 days agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal will be active for the Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The rookie back will get his first taste of NFL action on Sunday. Vidal figures to serve as depth behind
J.K. Dobbins with
Gus Edwards (ankle) heading to the injured reserve. The Chargers also have
Hassan Haskins on the roster, so he could be mixed in as well. Given Dobbins' injury history, Vidal is certainly someone to keep an eye on right now. He should be rostered in most dynasty leagues and is someone worth keeping on the radar if he gets involved this weekend.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Michael Florio
1 week agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Gus Edwards (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Edwards hasn't practiced all week, and it doesn't sound like his injury is going to get better anytime soon. That being said, Edwards will head to the IR and miss the next four games. Edwards has taken a back seat to
J.K. Dobbins over the last two weeks. In the first two weeks, Edwards saw 29 carries but only had nine rushing attempts over the last two games. Dobbins has run away with the lead-back gig, which means Edwards' absence won't make a huge impact.
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal could see a few touches, but Dobbins is going to be the primary running back going forward.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
1 week agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Gus Edwards (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Denver Broncos. He didn't practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so fantasy managers had a feeling things were heading in this direction. However, with his absence on Friday, the door was closed regarding his availability for Week 6. The 29-year-old played nearly as many snaps as
J.K. Dobbins in Weeks 1 and 2. But his workload declined in the Chargers' previous two contests. With Dobbins the clear No. 1 option on the depth chart, Edwards' potential has significantly decreased, so he wouldn't have been a viable fantasy option even if he was healthy. With that in mind, his absence will allow Dobbins to get even more work, with
Hassan Haskins expected to pick up the residual scraps from the backfield.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
1 week agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (ankle) no longer carries an injury designation heading into the AFC West clash with the Broncos. The signal-caller was limited at practice on Wednesday and Thursday because of an ankle injury. However, he's made progress and logged a full session on Friday, clearing the way for his availability. Herbert has struggled without
Keenan Allen,
Mike Williams, and
Austin Ekeler no longer on the roster. While he's only thrown one interception, he hasn't tossed for more than 179 yards in a game this season. Unfortunately, Herbert doesn't have much fantasy value outside of multi-quarterback setups in Week 6. That will remain true unless he turns things around, although that may not happen soon.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
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