Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 5 (2025)

It's an interesting part of baseball season: Spring break is over, and we're almost a month in, but "on pace for" stats are still pretty fun to play around with. Injuries are striking bullpens, rotations, and lineups around the league, and guys we've always trusted and relied on are suddenly untrustworthy and unreliable. Bullpen shakeups […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 3 (2025)

Another week in the books, and even more information and examples for us to look at in the bullpen world. Roles are solidifying, struggles are rearing their heads, and guys we'd never heard of before the season started are suddenly true fantasy assets. Entering Week 3, we're past the weird scheduling to start the season […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 2 (2025)

Baseball is back, and the games count again, and everything is great. (Don't fact-check this. Don't watch the news to prove me wrong.) There have been some exciting starts to the season mixed in with some unexpectedly and surprisingly bad ones. Saves, holds, and blown saves are coming from some expected pitchers and thoroughly unexpected […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 1 (2025)

It feels like "we're so back" has run its course as a thing that people say without other people rolling their eyes, so let's say that definitely wasn't the plan for the start of this article. But baseball season is back and that means fantasy baseball is back and that means RotoBaller's Closers and Saves Report is […]

Chargers Defense Coughs Up 450 Yards In Playoff Loss

The 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 […]

Cameron Dicker Makes Two Field Goals In A Wild-Card Loss

Los 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 […]

Quentin Johnston Does Nothing Positive In The Wild-Card Round

Los 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" […]

Will Dissly Struggles Through The Chargers' Wild-Card Loss

Los 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 […]

Ladd McConkey Has A Strong End To His Rookie Year

Los 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 […]

Gus Edwards Runs Seven Times In Wild-Card Loss

Los 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 […]

J.K. Dobbins Finds No Room To Run In The Wild-Card Round

Los 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 […]

Justin Herbert Has The Worst Game Of His Career On Saturday

Los 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 […]

Chargers Defense A Solid Bet In Wild-Card Round

The Los Angeles Chargers defense is a solid bet for playoff fantasy lineups in the Wild Card Weekend against the Houston Texans. The Bolts defense was strong all year, finishing at the top of the chart for fewest points allowed. Fantasy-wise, they wrapped up the season with a few up-and-down performances, but still ended up […]

Cameron Dicker A Great Wild-Card Weekend Option

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is an excellent fantasy option on Wild Card Weekend against the Houston Texans. Dicker was one of the most reliable and consistent kickers throughout the regular season, and he ended the season with a pair of top-five kicking performances in Weeks 17 and 18. In what should be a […]

Will Dissly Has A High Floor On Wild-Card Weekend

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly has a high floor and some projectable ceiling when the Chargers take on the Houston Texans on Saturday of Wild Card Weekend. Dissly figures to operate as a safety outlet for quarterback Justin Herbert in a game where J.K. Dobbins (ankle) and Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) may be limited […]

Derius Davis Could Have A Role On Wild-Card Weekend

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis could find himself with an expanded role in a Wild Card Round matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Davis went on a solid hot streak near the end of the season, scoring touchdowns in Weeks 16 and 17. With Joshua Palmer (foot) ruled out and Quentin Johnston […]

D.J. Chark Looking At An Increased Role In The Playoffs

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver D.J. Chark could be looking at an increased role in the passing game when the Chargers open up their playoff campaign against the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Chark barely saw the field this season due to a combination of injury and depth chart issues, but with fellow wide […]

Ladd McConkey Could Have A Huge Playoff Debut

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey could have an even bigger role than usual in the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans. McConkey quickly became the focal point of the LA passing game and thrived there in his rookie season. In the regular season finale, he took a backseat to […]

Kimani Vidal Might See More Of The Field In The Wild-Card Round

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Kimani Vidal could see his role increase in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans. With starting running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) questionable to play and Gus Edwards (ankle) returning from a two-game absence, Vidal could be needed as the next guy up. He showed some positive signs […]

Justin Herbert Could Be Missing Some Weapons In The Wild-Card Round

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert could find himself missing some key weapons in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans. The Chargers have listed starting wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) and starting running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) as questionable for Saturday's game. Both have been critical parts of the Chargers offense this season, […]

Chargers Defense Puts Up A Decent Week 18 Performance

The Los Angeles Chargers defense put up a solid performance in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They allowed 20 points and recorded one interception. They ended up without a sack but were still solid up front and in the secondary. The Bolts allowed two touchdowns and two field goals in this […]

Cameron Dicker Makes Six Kicks In Week 18 Win

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made six of his seven kicks in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dicker made both of his extra point tries and four of his five field goal attempts. He made field goals from 33, 32, 49, and 20 yards away. His miss was on a […]

Derius Davis Gets Just Two Touches In Week 18 Win

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis got just two touches in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Davis ran the ball once, losing one yard on the play. He was also targeted once in the passing game, making a catch for a five-yard gain. Davis had been making a little noise […]

D.J. Chark Scores A Touchdown In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver D.J. Chark scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Chark was targeted three times, making his only catch for a six-yard touchdown at the end of the second quarter. It was Chark's only touchdown of the season, as he ended up making just four […]

Will Dissly Scores A Week 18 Touchdown

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dissly was targeted six times, making five catches for 42 yards. His touchdown came on a two-yard pass from Justin Herbert near the beginning of the fourth quarter. Dissly ended up second on the team […]

Ladd McConkey Makes Five Catches In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey made five more catches to close out the regular season in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. McConkey was targeted eight times, making the five catches for 95 yards. He made a big play with a 47-yard gain and remained a key part of […]

Quentin Johnston Has A Career Game In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a career game in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnston led the team in targets, catches, and yards, all by a significant margin. He was targeted 14 times, making 13 catches for 186 yards. It was the second 100+ yard game of his […]

Hassan Haskins Scores A Week 18 Touchdown

Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Haskins ran the ball 12 times, gaining 33 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. His touchdown came on a two-yard run near the end of the fourth quarter. With the Chargers mostly in […]

J.K. Dobbins Has An Average Game In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins had an average game in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dobbins went up against a tough Raiders run defense and carried the ball 18 times, gaining 63 yards with a long of 10. He was also targeted three times in the passing game, coming […]

Justin Herbert Has A Big Game In Week 18

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a big game to close out the regular season in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Herbert completed 28 of his 36 pass attempts for 346 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 42 yards on the ground on four carries. Herbert had a long […]