Ladd McConkey "Working Through A Couple Things"
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee) is "working through a couple things" and that the team will evaluate him as the week progresses. "We'll see," Harbaugh saidread more...
Chargers Defense Has A Huge Week 13
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The Los Angeles Chargers defense had an excellent game in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Bolts scored a defensive touchdown on a pick-six, one of four interceptions they recorded in a dominant performance. Tarheeb Still made two picks and scored the touchdown, and Marcus Maye and Derwin James had one pick each. The defense also recorded one sack for an 11-yard loss and allowed just 13 points, all good for a standard league fantasy score of 17. They're likely to land as the top scoring defense in fantasy leagues this week, but they have a harder challenge coming up in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.Cameron Dicker Makes Three Field Goals In A Week 13 Win
Cameron Dicker made all three of his field goal tries in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Dicker did not get a chance to attempt any extra points. His three field goals came from 45, 51, and 34 yards out. It was another solid and predictably consistent performance from one of the NFL's most reliable kickers. He should once again be near the top of the kicker ranks in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Will Dissly Puts Up A Zero In Week 13
Will Dissly put up a zero in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Dissly was on the injury report earlier in the week with a groin injury, but he practiced in full on Friday and came into the game with no injury designation. Still, he ended up with only one target thrown his way and was unable to make a catch on the play. The shutout was unexpected, as Dissly has been a high-floor tight end option most of the season, but the Chargers passing game went almost exclusively through Ladd McConkey. McConkey made nine catches while no one else on the Chargers made more than two. It was likely an anomaly, and as long as he's healthy, Dissly should return to his solid, reliable production next week against the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Joshua Palmer Makes One Catch In A Week 13 Win
Joshua Palmer made just one catch in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Palmer saw just one target thrown his way and turned it into an 11-yard catch. Those 11 yards were good enough for third on the team in receiving yards in a game where the Chargers pass game focused in on rookie Ladd McConkey (knee). Palmer should see at least a few more targets next week against the Kansas City Chiefs, especially if McConkey is forced to miss time.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston Makes Two Catches In Week 13
Quentin Johnston made two catches in a 17-13 Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Johnston was second on the team in targets with four, catches with two, and receiving yards with 12. It was the Ladd McConkey show (nine catches on 12 targets for 117 yards), so other Bolts relievers didn't get too many chances even though McConkey was forced to leave the game early with a knee injury. Johnston's role would obviously grow significantly if McConkey is forced to miss time, but he'll still be a risky fantasy option in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Kimani Vidal Gets Four Carries In A Week 13 Victory
Kimani Vidal recorded four carries in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Active for the first time since Week 8, Vidal played alongside nominal starter Gus Edwards with J.K. Dobbins (knee) on IR. Vidal ended up gaining 20 yards with his four carries, most of it on a solid 16-yard run. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. His role could grow as the Chargers will need some different looks out of the backfield next week against the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Gus Edwards Gets Six Carries In A Week 13 Win
Gus Edwards carried the ball six times in a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. He gained 32 yards on the ground, with a long of 12 yards. In the passing game, he was targeted once, making a one-yard catch on the play. As expected, Edwards took the starting role in the backfield with J.K. Dobbins (knee) on IR, but the touches just weren't there, as the Bolts ran the ball only 17 times total, split between five different players. Edwards and the whole Chargers offense will likely need to do a lot more next week when they take on the division-leading Kansas City Chiefs.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Herbert Game Manages To A Week 13 Win
Justin Herbert game managed his way to a 17-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13. Herbert didn't put up a strong fantasy performance despite a good matchup, but despite the close final score, the Chargers seemed mostly in control throughout the game. Herbert ended up attempting 23 passes, completing 16 of them for 147 yards. He took five sacks, losing 19 yards, but didn't throw any touchdowns or interceptions. On the ground, Herbert turned five "carries" into one total yard. The Bolts will face the Chiefs in Week 14, where Herbert will almost certainly have to do a lot more.Source: ESPN.com
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Ladd McConkey Injured In Productive Week 13 Outing
Ladd McConkey (knee) caught nine of 11 targets for 117 yards before exiting during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons. McConkey was seen limping repeatedly throughout the game, and the injury evidently worsened enough that the rookie needed to depart the contest in the final quarter. The Chargers listed McConkey as questionable to return, but he ultimately stayed on the sideline for the rest of the game. He has been one of the NFL's most productive rookie receivers this season, catching 58 passes for 815 yards and four touchdowns. He'll rank as a WR2 in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs, but only if he's healthy enough to play. Fantasy managers should monitor his status on the Chargers' injury reports next week.Source: Daniel Popper
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark Active For Week 13
DJ Chark is officially active for Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. This is noteworthy given that Chark missed the early portion of the season due to a hip injury and has been a healthy scratch on numerous occasions since being activated from injured reserve. In fact, he has only been on the field for one offensive snap this season and has failed to log a target. Moving forward, he remains buried behind Ladd McConkey, Josh Palmer, Quentin Johnston, and Jalen Reagor on the depth chart.Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Kimani Vidal Should Be Back On The Field In Week 13
Kimani Vidal should be back on the field in a Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Vidal has been inactive since Week 9, but with J.K. Dobbins (knee) heading to IR, Vidal should at least play a small role going forward. He has the talent to overtake the veterans currently ahead of him, Gus Edwards and Hassan Haskins. The Chargers will probably give the reins to Edwards this week, but Vidal is worth stashing for the fantasy playoffs.Source: RotoBaller
Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back J.K. Dobbins Lands On The Injured Reserve List
J.K. Dobbins (knee) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Saturday. The 25-year-old has played well in his first season in Los Angeles, totaling 766 yards and eight touchdowns off 158 carries, adding 28 catches for 134 yards. Even better, he had stayed healthy, which was different from his time with the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, Dobbins finds himself back in familiar territory and will get put back on the shelf because of an MCL sprain. Without him, Gus Edwards, who had a touchdown on Monday night against the Ravens, his former team, is at least a flex option for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, especially since Hassan Haskins may not get much work.Source: Tom Pelissero
Los Angeles Chargers running back Will Dissly Off Injury Report, Will Play Sunday
Will Dissly (groin) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and cleared to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13. Dissly has delivered solid production over the last six weeks, catching 28 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown during that span. Since Week 7, he ranks as the overall TE12 in PPR leagues. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy him as a fringe top-12 option this week against the Falcons, who have been near the middle of the road with the 14th-most fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends in 2024.Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Chargers Defense Looking To Get Back On Track In Week 13
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The Los Angeles Chargers defense will look to get back on track in a Week 13 road game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Chargers defense has been one of the best units in the NFL both in fantasy and on the field, but they've hit a bit of a slump over the past three weeks, putting up a total of just 11 points in the three games. They bottomed out with a zero-point performance last week against the Ravens. The Falcons provide a better matchup though, and could be a good way for the Bolts to get back on track. They're in the bottom half of the DST1 ranks but could end up higher than that.