3 months agoAccording to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack is considering retirement. Mack is set to become a free agent at the end of the season and has been one of the top pass rushers over the past decade. Mack was drafted with the fifth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He spent four years with the Raiders before moving to Chicago, where he called home for the next four seasons. He then joined the Chargers, where he spent the past three seasons of his career. This season, the 33-year-old tallied 39 tackles and six sacks across 16 games. Overall, Mack has tallied 107.5 sacks and 630 tackles across his 11-season NFL career.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov
3 months agoThe Los Angeles Chargers defense allowed 450 yards to the Houston Texans in a Wild-Card round loss on Saturday. The Bolts got off to a great start before crumbling in the second half. In total, they allowed 282 passing yards and 168 rushing yards. They did get one interception and one fumble recovery, and sacked the quarterback three times. The LA offense couldn't keep the ball to themselves, so the defense ended up on the field a bunch in the second half. They were the defense that allowed the fewest points in the regular season, and they should be a strong unit again next season, ideally with a similarly effective offense on the other side of the ball.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker made two field goals in a disappointing Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans. Dicker attempted two field goals and made them both, one from 35 yards and the other from 39 yards out. His one attempt at an extra point was blocked, scooped, and returned for a two-point conversion. Dicker ended up as the third-highest ranked fantasy kicker this season, and he should be right around that same level next season.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston did nothing right in a Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans. Johnston was targeted five times and made no catches, the second game this season where he saw that many targets but still couldn't do anything with them. The play that encapsulated the NFL career of "QJ" so far was a fourth down route where he did not even get himself into first down territory, and then also just dropped the pass for good measure. Johnston showed some flashes this year of what made him a first-round pick in 2023, but he also showed some of what has Chargers fans hoping he's cut before next season begins.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly struggled his way through a rough loss in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans. Dissly was targeted five times, making two catches for 16 yards total. He dropped a pass while completely wide open and also was unable to catch a rather easy pass that he batted and turned into an interception instead. Dissly came on as a solid and reliable high-floor fantasy tight end in the second half of the season, but he was almost solely responsible for a 14-point swing in the most important game of the season for the Chargers. Dissly signed a three-year deal before the season, so he should be expected back with the Bolts, but they'll likely look for a more traditional pass-catching tight end either in free agency or in the draft.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey was the lone bright spot of the Chargers' Wild-Card round loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday. McConkey was targeted 14 times, making nine catches for 197 yards and a touchdown. The rookie's touchdown was an 86-yard play and the only one the Bolts would score in the game. While McConkey made his nine catches for 197 yards, the entire rest of the Chargers offense made five catches for 45 yards total. It was a rough performance by the LA offense, but McConkey shone through and truly established himself as an every week fantasy starter in his rookie year.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Gus Edwards ran the ball seven times in a Wild Card Round loss to the Houston Texans. Edwards was not targeted in the passing game and turned his seven rushes into 22 yards. He looked out of gas most of the season, but was still solid enough as a backup to
J.K. Dobbins when both backs were healthy. Edwards signed a two-year deal before the season, so he should be back with the Bolts next season along with rookie
Kimani Vidal.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins struggled in the Wild Card Round loss to the Houston Texans, along with almost everyone else in a Chargers uniform. Dobbins ran the ball nine times, gaining 26 yards. He was targeted once in the passing game but was unable to come up with the catch. Dobbins was excellent when healthy in his first year as a Charger, but this was a rough game to end the season on. The Texans were in the backfield on almost every play, pressuring quarterback
Justin Herbert or stopping the Los Angeles run game. Dobbins was playing on a one-year contract with the Bolts, but he showed more than enough to earn himself another starting job next season if he doesn't stick with the Chargers.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert had the worst game of his career at a very inopportune time, losing 32-12 to the Texans in the first round of the playoffs. Herbert attempted 32 passes, completing just 14 for 242 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions. He was also sacked four times, losing 31 yards. Herbert threw three interceptions all season. In 17 regular season games, he threw three interceptions. In one playoff game, he threw four. Herbert got no help from anyone besides
Ladd McConkey, but it was still a rough performance from Herbert, who is still looking for his first playoff win.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (elbow) has been officially ruled out of the team's Wild-Card playoff game against the Houston Texans due to an injury sustained while tackling Houston running back
Joe Mixon. The veteran linebacker has missed most of the past seven weeks due to injury, and ultimately wasn't able to complete the playoff game either. Unfortunately for the Chargers, their issues have been team-wide, as three interceptions and a blocked PAT having led to Houston scoring nine non-offensive points.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (shoulder) is questionable to return to the team's Wild-Card game against the Houston Texans, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Hart went down after a collision and immediately went to the locker room upon sustaining the injury. The fifth-round rookie from Notre Dame has carved out a role on the Chargers with Asante Samuel Jr. (shoulder) on injured reserve, but the team might have to go even further into its depth chart if Hart misses time.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (elbow) is currently listed as questionable to return to Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Houston Texans. Perryman suffered a left elbow injury while making a tackle on
Joe Mixon in the first quarter. The training staff evaluated Perryman on the sideline before he headed to the locker room. Troy Dye will be asked to fill in at linebacker until Perryman is able to return. Dye has been playing a bigger role lately with Perryman missing a few contests prior to Saturday's contest.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 months agoAccording to the team, Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Hayden Hurst and rookie running back
Kimani Vidal are both inactive for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Both Hurst and Vidal were not on the injury report but will sit out during the opening game of the NFL playoffs. Hurst has appeared in only nine games this season and averaged a mere 1.4 targets per game. Fantasy managers should expect
Will Dissly to operate as the clear TE1 on Saturday afternoon. With Vidal sitting out, fantasy managers should expect
J.K. Dobbins and
Gus Edwards to lead the backfield. Dobbins carries RB1 upside in this match, while Hurst should be viewed as a TE2.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans. Johnston opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. However, he was able to return to limited participation during Friday's final practice session. In Week 18, the sophomore wideout enjoyed the best game of his career, tallying 186 yards on 13 receptions. This was the first time he caught double-digit passes this season and the second time he tallied at least 100 yards. Johnston is worth a look as a WR2 in DFS this afternoon as he will face a struggling Houston secondary that has allowed the 11th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 months agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Dobbins remained a limited participant throughout the week and will be a full go this afternoon. Dobbins missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury but looked strong in his return, tallying just under 70 rushing yards per game over the final two weeks of the season. During the first 11 games of the season, Dobbins was the workhorse of the backfield as he averaged 14.4 attempts per game while posting a strong 4.8 yards per attempt. Given his role, he carries RB1 upside in this matchup despite facing a tougher Houston Texans rushing defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
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