December 15, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McConkey had been listed as questionable after logging three limited practices. The rookie underwent a pregame workout to confirm he'd be able to play. The Georgia product has caught 58 passes for 815 yards and four touchdowns this year, ranking as the overall WR22 in PPR leagues. He should continue to be started in most leagues this week.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 15, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers are optimistic that rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) will be able to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie is questionable, did not play last week against Kansas City, and was limited in practice all week, but the team hopes his pre-game workout will clear him to play. McConkey is a high-end flex/WR3 if he goes, but managers should keep updated and have a backup plan.
Quentin Johnston and
Joshua Palmer figure to be the team's two best options if McConkey doesn't play.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network
December 14, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers placed wide receiver
Jalen Reagor (finger) on injured reserve Saturday ahead of their matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In a corresponding move, the team elevated WR Laviska Shenault from their practice squad. It's unfortunate news for the 25-year-old, who has yet to live up to his first-round selection. He'll now be shelved for at least the next four contests. With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, this could be the last we see of Reagor this year unless the Chargers retain their pace and make a playoff berth. The fifth-year wideout's injury opens up some extra playing time for teammates
Derius Davis and
DJ Chark--Alex CiullaSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert (ankle, thigh) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the injury report ahead of a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Herbert was listed with ankle and thigh injuries throughout the week, starting with a DNP on Wednesday and a limited practice on Thursday. A full practice on Friday got him off the injury report, though. Facing a Bucs defense that is in the top-10 in fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, Herbert is a solid lower-end QB1 option with some upside. Herbert's upside will be directly related to whether or not rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is able to play.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly (shoulder) is officially listed as out for a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Dissly hurt his shoulder on the last play of the first half in Week 14. He was unable to return to that game and also could not practice at all this week. Despite all of that, head coach Jim Harbaugh said he does not foresee an IR stint for Dissly.
Stone Smartt, who took over at tight end in the second half against the Chiefs, will move into the starting role and could be a viable fantasy asset in Dissly's place.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. McConkey was questionable last week as well but was ultimately unable to play. It seems like the impressive rookie pass catcher may once again be a true game time decision, but he was able to get in three limited practices this week, which is usually a good sign. If McConkey sits,
Quentin Johnston and
Joshua Palmer will both see boosts in their fantasy prospects for this week. The Bucs defense struggles against opposing wide receivers, so if McConkey plays, he should slide into the WR2 rankings with some nice upside.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Joshua Palmer could have a big role on offense for a second game in a row in a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Last week, with
Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) forced to miss the game, Palmer saw nine targets thrown his way, making six catches for 78 yards, leading the team in all three categories. If McConkey plays, Palmer's floor and ceiling both drop significantly, but if the rookie misses another game, Palmer could be in the WR2 conversation based on volume alone. The Bucs defense has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing outside wide receivers, so Palmer would be in a good spot to thrive if he ends up playing with only
Quentin Johnston and without McConkey.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston has a potentially wide range of outcomes for a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Last week, with
Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) forced to miss the game, Johnston ended up making five catches on seven targets for 48 yards and a touchdown. He ended up as the overall WR21 in that game and could be in for an even better performance this time if McConkey is unable to play. The Bucs defense has allowed fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing outside wide receivers like Johnston, so he has easy WR2 upside if he ends up playing without McConkey. If McConkey does play, Johnston gets a ceiling downgrade, but still retains a decent enough floor to be in the WR3/FLEX conversation.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers defense is a solid option for Week 15 fantasy lineups as the Bolts will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chargers faced the mighty (and incredibly lucky) Kansas City offense last week and held them to 298 total yards and just 19 points, scoring four fantasy points as a unit despite the difficult draw. Week 15 should be a slightly nicer matchup, although the Bucs have shown the ability to move the ball and score as well. Still, the Chargers defense is one of the stronger and better coached units in the league, keeping them in the top-10 ranked fantasy units for the week.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker is a good fantasy option once again in a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Dicker has made 28 of his 30 field goal kicks and 23 of his 26 extra point tries so far this season. He remains one of the more consistent and reliable kickers, which is very out of the ordinary in recent Chargers history. In Week 15, Dicker and the Bolts face a Bucs team in a game that should offer enough scoring chances to bring Dicker back into the top-10 scoring fantasy kickers.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Stone Smartt is set to take over the starting role in a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Smartt took over in the second half last week after starter
Will Dissly (shoulder) was forced to leave the game. With Dissly still recovering, Smartt will be the starter in at least Week 15 from the first snap of the game. Last week, in the second half, Smartt saw a 25% target share and put up three catches for 54 yards. More importantly, it was clear that the Chargers had faith in him as a pass catcher on critical plays. This week, he gets a nice soft landing against a Bucs defense that has allowed the second-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends. Smartt was one of the more popular waiver wire grabs this week, and he finds himself near the top of TE2 rankings with some nice touchdown upside.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Kimani Vidal has seen his role grow lately but heads into Week 15 with a tough matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Vidal played on 53% of the team's offensive snaps in Week 14, but that translated to just eight carries for 34 yards and no receptions. He seems to be slowly but surely taking over the backfield from an ineffective
Gus Edwards while starter
J.K. Dobbins (knee) remains out. Despite his growth into a larger role, Week 15 will have him face a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game since Week 9, making Vidal an RB4 with limited upside.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 13, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Gus Edwards is an uninspiring fantasy option in a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Edwards has been running like he's out of gas all season, as shown by a 13% missed tackle rate and just 2.2 yards after contact per attempt. Still, he maintains a key role on the Chargers offense, as he's recorded 43% or more of the team's offensive snaps over the past two weeks, including 42% of the red zone snaps. He's a thoroughly touchdown-dependent option in fantasy right now, with most fantasy playoff teams almost certainly rostering multiple stronger options.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
December 12, 2024
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back
Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) was limited again in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. McConkey was inactive for the team's Week 14 loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It's good news that the 23-year-old second-round rookie is practicing at all, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll return for a Week 15 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fantasy managers would really like to see the Georgia product return to a full practice on Friday. With McConkey out last week, receivers
Quentin Johnston and
Joshua Palmer both saw added involvement in the aerial attack. If McConkey gets the green light to play this weekend, he should be returned to starting fantasy lineups. He leads the Bolts in most receiving categories and is tied for 32nd among all wideouts in average half-PPR points per game in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
December 12, 2024
According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly (shoulder) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Dissly will now have just one more opportunity to log a practice session before the weekend. Earlier in the week, it was reported that Dissly would likely miss a "couple of weeks." However, fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status on Friday, as he has not officially been ruled out for this weekend's tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After averaging a solid 11.7 PPR points per game during Weeks 10 through 12, the veteran tight end took a step back over the past two weeks, tallying just two catches for 19 yards. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect to have Dissly. Instead,
Stone Smartt could be a sneaky TE2 streamer in DFS.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Popper
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