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Fantasy football start em, sit em MNF lineups advice for Eagles vs. Chargers on Monday Night Football in Week 14 (2025). NFL matchups analysis and MNF starts/sits.
The final game of the Week 14 NFL slate pits an NFC playoff contender against an AFC playoff contender, and both squads have had volatile performances in 2025. It's a tough game to analyze, but it will decide the fantasy playoff fates of many managers. There are only so many Monday Night Football games left this season, so be sure to soak it in!
Below, read about the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Omarion Hampton, A.J. Brown, Keenan Allen, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Kimani Vidal, Quentin Johnston, Oronde Gadsden, and more. Which Eagles and Chargers players should you start or sit in Week 14?
We will bring you Monday Night Football analysis all season, focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench. Good luck in Week 14, RotoBallers!
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Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers
Monday, December 8, 8:15 PM ET
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QB Jalen Hurts
This is going to be a tough matchup for Jalen Hurts. Not only has he finished outside the top-12 at the QB position in three of his last four games, but the Chargers have only allowed two QBs to finish top-12 since Week 5. While you are likely starting Hurts as a QB1 in almost all formats, expectations should be tempered.
Eagles WRs
No defense has allowed fewer fantasy points to opposing WRs than the Los Angeles Chargers. Opposing WRs are averaging 24.8 PPR fantasy points per game against this defense. So, both DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown should be downgraded a bit in this game. However, Brown will still be a WR2 following back-to-back big-time performances, and Smith will be a lower-end WR2.
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TE Oronde Gadsden II
With three straight games under 10 PPR fantasy points, managers should think about starting another TE this week. The Eagles have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points, second-fewest receiving yards, and sixth-fewest receptions per game to the position. That makes Oronde Gadsden II more of a TE2 play in Week 14.
Dallas Goedert can't be trusted as a TE1 in most fantasy leagues this week. He has finished outside the top-16 at the TE position in four straight games and is averaging just 5.4 PPR fantasy points per game since Week 10. Additionally, Goedert will face a Chargers defense that has allowed just two TEs to finish top-12 at the position this year.
Chargers WRs
Both Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey have tougher matchups this week. Quinyon Mitchell will likely be matched up against Johnston in this game, and Cooper DeJean will probably match up against McConkey. Those two CBs held the Bears' WRs to subpar fantasy games last week. So, Johnston is more of a WR4 this week, while McConkey will be a lower-end WR2.
Other Matchups
It remains to be seen if Herbert (hand) will be healthy enough to play in Week 14, but he's trending in the right direction. If he does play, he might only be worth starting in 14-plus team leagues. He just got surgery on his hand on Monday and has finished outside the top-16 at the QB position in three straight games. If he can't go, Trey Lance will draw the start. Lance would be more of a QB2/3 option against the Eagles.
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Chargers RBs
There's a strong chance that Omarion Hampton makes his return in Week 14 against the Eagles. If he is good to go for this game, he will come in as a solid RB2 play. While Hampton will almost certainly be limited in his first game back, there is potential for him to have a solid fantasy day. The Eagles just let the Bears run for over 250 yards and two touchdowns last week.
Things are not great for Saquon Barkley right now. He has totaled under 13.5 PPR fantasy points in six of his last seven games and was held to just 5.6 PPR fantasy points last week against the Bears. So, Barkley will be more of an RB2 option this week against a Chargers defense that has played opposing RBs well this season.
Injuries
- Justin Herbert (hand)
- Omarion Hampton (ankle)
Philadelphia Eagles Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| A.J. Brown, WR | Start | 110.7 | @ LAC |
| DeVonta Smith, WR | Start | 109 | @ LAC |
| Saquon Barkley, RB | Start | 108.8 | @ LAC |
| Jalen Hurts, QB | Start | 108.6 | @ LAC |
| Dallas Goedert, TE | Risky Start | 103.2 | @ LAC |
| Philadelphia Eagles, DEF | Risky Start | 102.9 | @ LAC |
| Jahan Dotson, WR | Sit | 96.7 | @ LAC |
| Tank Bigsby, RB | Sit | 94.9 | @ LAC |
| Will Shipley, RB | Sit | 93.6 | @ LAC |
| Ainias Smith, WR | Sit | 93.4 | @ LAC |
| Grant Calcaterra, TE | Sit | 92.8 | @ LAC |
| Jake Elliott, K | Sit | 92.1 | @ LAC |
| Darius Cooper, WR | Sit | 90.1 | @ LAC |
Los Angeles Chargers Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Ladd McConkey, WR | Start | 110.5 | vs. PHI |
| Omarion Hampton, RB | Start | 109.9 | vs. PHI |
| Cameron Dicker, K | Start | 108.9 | vs. PHI |
| Quentin Johnston, WR | Start | 108.1 | vs. PHI |
| Justin Herbert, QB | Risky Start | 103.8 | vs. PHI |
| Oronde Gadsden, TE | Risky Start | 102.9 | vs. PHI |
| Kimani Vidal, RB | Risky Start | 102.4 | vs. PHI |
| Keenan Allen, WR | Risky Start | 102.1 | vs. PHI |
| Los Angeles Chargers, DEF | Sit | 100 | vs. PHI |
| Tre' Harris, WR | Sit | 100 | vs. PHI |
| Will Dissly, TE | Sit | 98.6 | vs. PHI |
| Tyler Conklin, TE | Sit | 98.3 | vs. PHI |
| Jaret Patterson, RB | Sit | 97.5 | vs. PHI |
| Trey Lance, QB | Sit | 92.1 | vs. PHI |
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 14 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Omarion Hampton, A.J. Brown, Keenan Allen, DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, Kimani Vidal, Quentin Johnston, Oronde Gadsden. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 14.
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