3 weeks agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins will look for another good week in a Week 9 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Dobbins was solid against the New Orleans Saints in a Week 8 win, putting up 57 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with four catches on seven targets through the air. It wasn't his most effective game on a per-touch basis, but his continued heavy involvement in both parts of the offensive game plan is encouraging. Dobbins was given Thursday off this week, as he missed practice for a rest day, but he enters the game with no injury designation after returning to a full practice on Friday. Dobbins is a steady and reliable RB2 option with weekly RB1 upside, especially with the Chargers offense finally starting to move the ball well over the past couple of games.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert will look to build off his strong performance in Week 8 as he heads into a Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. Herbert had his first fantasy QB1 game of the season in Week 8, putting up 24.1 fantasy points in standard scoring leagues for an overall QB9 finish. Herbert has been playing well most of the season but hadn't been asked to do much in what was an extremely run-heavy offense. He's thrown more in the past two games, however, and could be continuing that pattern against an average at best Cleveland secondary. With several of his pass catchers expected to be back and fully healthy this week, it could be a second QB1 performance in a row for the Bolts signal caller.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
DJ Chark (groin) has been upgraded to a full participant during Thursday's practice session. The veteran wideout was limited to open the week, but appears to be doing better now. Chark has a chance at making his season debut against the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. His return would be a welcoming sight for the Chargers, but it's hard to trust Chark in fantasy formats right now. Both
Ladd McConkey and
Quentin Johnston figure to be ahead of him on the pecking order on an offense that is already run-heavy.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (ankle) has been upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. Johnston was limited to begin the week, so it seems like he's trending towards playing in Week 9. Johnston has been sidelined since Week 6 due to an ankle issue, but has a good chance to play against the Cleveland Browns. However,
Ladd McConkey has become the primary passing option in what is already a run-heavy offense. Johnston can't be trusted as anything more than WR4, assuming he's able to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (hip) was upgraded to a full participant during Thursday's practice. This is great news for fantasy managers after McConkey was limited to begin the week. The rookie wideout has been playing through a hip issue lately, but it doesn't appear to be impacting his performance. He hauled in all six of his targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns last week. Fantasy managers might be able to trust him as a WR2 against the shaky Cleveland Browns secondary in Week 9.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
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