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Ladd McConkey Gets Back on Track, Brutal Matchup Ahead
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey bounced back in Week 16 after two quiet outings, leading the team with six targets and finishing with four catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in the 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. It was a much-needed get-right performance, as McConkey reasserted himself as Herbert's primary chain-mover […]
Tre' Harris' Role Grows Despite Snap Share Dip
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris continued to earn Justin Herbert's trust, catching four passes for 54 yards on five targets and finishing second on the team in receiving yards in the 34-17 win over Dallas. Despite seeing his snap share cut nearly in half with Quentin Johnston back in the lineup, Harris […]
Is Omarion Hampton Taking Over the Chargers Backfield at the Perfect Time?
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton delivered in the team's 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys, rushing 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown while averaging an impressive 5.3 yards per carry. Hampton handled 62% of the team's rushing attempts, especially after Kimani Vidal exited with a neck injury, and consistently showed […]
Oronde Gadsden's Role Shrinking at the Worst Possible Time
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden saw his role shrink significantly in the team's 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, recording just one catch for seven yards while playing only 59% of the snaps and posting a 3.5% target share. This marked his lowest usage since becoming a regular contributor, continuing a troubling […]
Los Angeles Chargers' Elite Secondary Faces Explosive Offense in Week 16
The Los Angeles Chargers' D/ST enters Week 16 after holding the Kansas City Chiefs to 13 points last week, recording five sacks and two interceptions. Led by Derwin James Jr., the secondary has allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the league and ranks second in interception rate. However, they face a tall task against the […]
Cameron Dicker Remains Elite Heading into Week 16
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker remains one of the most reliable fantasy options after going 3-for-3 on field goals last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. Heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Dicker is in an ideal environment for scoring. The Cowboys' explosive offense should keep the […]
Oronde Gadsden Could See More Downfield Targets in Week 16
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden is coming off a productive week in which he led the team with 61 receiving yards on a 19% target share. While his route rate dipped to 54.6% as the team prioritized pass protection, Gadsden functions more like a wide receiver in this offense. That serves him […]
Tre' Harris Could be a Sneaky Start if Quentin Johnston is Sidelined
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (hip) is off the injury report and is ready for a Week 16 clash with the Dallas Cowboys. Harris took full advantage of Quentin Johnston's (groin) absence last week, recording a season-high 85% snap share and sparking the offense with a 37-yard reception that led to a […]
Quentin Johnston Officially Questionable, Touchdown-Dependent Option if Active
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the last game with a groin injury. Before the injury, Johnston's production had slowed, totaling just 14 catches over his last five games. If he suits up, he will face a Dallas Cowboys […]
Keenan Allen Could be a Decent PPR Option, But Ceiling Remains Low
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen remains a focal point for Justin Herbert, leading the team with seven targets in his last outing. However, his fantasy floor is fragile, as he posted a season-low 43.1% snap share and has seen only two red-zone targets in his last seven games. The Week 16 matchup against […]
Ladd McConkey Primed for a Bounce Back Against Soft Secondary in Week 16
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is looking to rebound after a disappointing two-game stretch in which he totaled just 32 yards and posted a season-low 11.5% target share. Despite the recent lack of volume, McConkey faces a prime opportunity against a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the most passing yards and touchdowns […]
Kimani Vidal Continues to See Volume Heading into Week 16
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal led the backfield, playing 63% of snaps and handling 100% of the two-minute offense last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. While he struggled with efficiency, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry, he remains the team's primary receiving and pass-blocking option. This week, Vidal faces a Dallas Cowboys […]
Omarion Hampton Enters Week 16 as the More Efficient Back
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is beginning to assert himself in the backfield, leading the team with 15 carries and 54% of the rushing attempts last week. Even though Kimani Vidal ran the majority of routes and handled 100% of the two-minute offense, Hampton looked more explosive, averaging 4.1 yards per carry compared […]
Justin Herbert Faces Soft Secondary, Poised for Production Spike in Week 16
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert enters Week 16, more than two weeks removed from successful hand surgery, and was a full participant in practice all week. While the Chargers' offense has recently shifted to a low-ADOT, run-heavy approach due to a decimated offensive line that has surrendered 27 sacks in six games, the matchup […]
Oronde Gadsden Delivers in Tough Matchup, Usage Still Trending Down
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden led the team in receiving in the team's 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, with four catches for 61 yards on five targets, posting a 19% target share against a tough defense. However, his route participation dropped to 64%, the first time below 80% since becoming […]
Ladd McConkey Quiet Again, Time to Panic?
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey had another quiet game in the team's 16-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, catching just two passes for 20 yards and posting one of his lowest target shares of the season at 11.5%. Despite ranking near the top of the league in routes run, McConkey's production has […]
Kimani Vidal's Volume Holds, But Production Remains a Question
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal led the backfield in snaps, routes, and two-minute offense in the team's 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but struggled to produce efficiently, rushing 12 times for just 33 yards while being outgained per carry by Omarion Hampton. Vidal's value continues to come from his role rather […]
Omarion Hampton Runs Hard, Still Trapped in a Split Backfield
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton continued to showcase explosiveness in the team's 16-13 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, rushing 15 times for 61 yards and leading the backfield with 54% of the carries. Hampton often looked more dynamic than Kimani Vidal, but the workload remains split, as Vidal led snaps and […]
Rookie Tre' Harris Steps Up in Chargers Win
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris took advantage of Quentin Johnston's absence in the team's 16-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, catching three passes for 49 yards on five targets while reaching a season-high 82% route participation and a 19% target share. Harris made his most notable impact late in the first […]
Los Angeles Chargers D/ST Faces Tough Divisional Road Game Sunday
The Los Angeles Chargers D/ST enters Week 15 after an excellent performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, forcing five turnovers and intercepting quarterback Jalen Hurts four times in their overtime victory. Now, they face a tougher challenge against division rival the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, where Kansas City is 5-1 this season and will […]
Cameron Dicker's Consistency Keeps Him a Top-Tier Kicker in Week 15
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is on a hot streak heading into Week 15 after leading the team in scoring last week by making all five of his field goal attempts, including a 54-yard kick. He faces a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs, where the total is only 42.5 points, reflecting the […]
Oronde Gadsden's Outlook Dims Due to Injuries and Matchup
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden has seen his production seriously limited over the past two weeks, and he caught only one pass for seven yards on four targets in the team's overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. He faces a tough Week 15 matchup against a Kansas City Chiefs […]
Tre' Harris Could See a Target Boost in Week 15
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris caught one pass for 18 yards on two targets in last week's overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Although he has been on the field for about 50% of snaps recently, his route rate remains low at 38%, limiting consistent production. Harris's outlook improves slightly this week […]
Quentin Johnston Even Harder to Trust With Questionable Tag in Week 15
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (groin) did not practice on Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's never a good sign when a player appears on the injury report late in the week, suggesting an injury occurred during practice. Johnston has struggled to produce […]
Keenan Allen's Production Continues to Decline
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen enters the Week 15 road game against the Kansas City Chiefs on a decline, having caught all three of his targets for just 22 yards last week. Since Week 7, Allen has only caught 19 passes compared to 44 in the first seven weeks. The Chiefs, who have […]
Ladd McConkey's Volume Suppressed Heading into Week 15
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey participated in limited practices this week due to a foot issue but does not carry an injury designation and is expected to remain the primary target in the passing game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Last week, McConkey led the team with five targets and 144 air yards […]
Kimani Vidal Maintains Flex Value in Split Backfield, Faces Tough Chiefs Run Defense
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal heads into Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs with an almost evenly split backfield, following the recent return of Omarion Hampton (14 carries for Vidal vs. 13 for Hampton). Vidal ran the ball 14 times for 44 yards (3.1 YPC) but made a notable impact with one […]
Omarion Hampton Could Continue Sharing the Workload in Week 15
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton returned from IR last week after missing seven games with a fractured ankle. He carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards (4.3 YPC) and scored a receiving touchdown in the team's overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The carries were split almost evenly with Kimani Vidal, […]
Limited Pass Volume and Injury Downgrade Justin Herbert to Low-End QB2
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) enters Week 15 facing a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense while still managing a fracture in his non-throwing hand. Last week's 22-19 overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles saw Herbert complete just 12 of 26 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, along with losing one […]
Chargers D/ST Faces a Talented but Struggling Eagles Offense
The Los Angeles Chargers D/ST held the Las Vegas Raiders to just 14 points and a season-low 31 rushing yards last week. They head into Week 14 facing a Philadelphia Eagles offense that, despite its elite talent, has been underperforming and will be without star offensive guard Landon Dickerson. The Chargers remain a run-funnel defense […]
