October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker has been perfect so far this year and is coming off a last-second, game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins, one of five successful field goals on the day. Dicker enters Week 7 in a high-scoring game environment against the Indianapolis Colts, with the game total set at 48.5 points, indicating a likely offensive shootout. Given the Chargers' ability to move the ball and Dicker's consistent accuracy, he should get plenty of chances to score points. RotoBaller ranks Dicker as the K2 this week, and he is a must-start.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden had his best game yet against the Miami Dolphins, catching seven of eight targets for 68 yards and notably running more routes than veteran wide receiver
Keenan Allen. Gadsden has been trending upward by out-snapping veterans
Will Dissly and
Tyler Conklin, and now faces an Indianapolis Colts defense that has allowed touchdowns to tight ends in back-to-back weeks. While his usage might decrease slightly with the expected return of wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring), Gadsden has quickly established a genuine role in the offense. He remains a solid stash in most formats, as his weekly volume still carries some risk, making him a less confident starter. RotoBaller projects Gadsden as TE24. Keep an eye on his usage, especially if more offensive injuries occur.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) will suit up in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts after missing last week due to a hamstring injury, logging a full practice on Friday. When healthy, Johnston has been productive, averaging 75.4 yards per game with 26 catches, 377 yards, and four touchdowns so far this season, with a 50% deep target rate. He now faces a weak Indianapolis Colts defense that ranks 22nd in Opponent Passing Yards per Game and has a banged-up secondary, which favors his downfield targets. Although his recent injury may have caused his ranking to decline, the high-scoring nature of this game should keep him heavily involved, especially in the red zone. RotoBaller projects Johnston as WR26 this week. If he is active, he should be considered a high-risk, high-reward WR3.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen is coming off his lowest snap rate (56.3%) and second-lowest route rate (66.7%) of the season, posting just four catches for 27 yards on seven targets against the Miami Dolphins last week. He was out-targeted by both
Ladd McConkey and rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden, even with teammate
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) sidelined. While his declining usage is concerning, Allen has a favorable matchup against a middle-tier, banged-up Indianapolis Colts pass defense, particularly against DB Mekhi Blackmon, who is allowing an average of 11.3 yards per target. Historically, Allen performs better with Johnston on the field, so the latter's likely return could relieve some pressure on the veteran. RotoBaller ranks Allen as WR25 this week, making him a high-end WR3/FLEX option with potential upside in a shootout, but managers should be cautious of his decreasing volume.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey is riding a wave of momentum after a remarkable seven-catch, 100-yard, one-touchdown game against the Miami Dolphins. It was his second straight week finding the end zone. McConkey currently commands a 20% red zone target share and a 21.8% first read target share, while running the third-most routes in the league (225). Facing a banged-up Indianapolis Colts secondary, McConkey gets a favorable slot matchup, as Indianapolis allows the ninth-most points per game to slot receivers. Even with the likely return of
Quentin Johnston (hamstring), McConkey's established role and increased red-zone usage keep him highly valuable. RotoBaller ranks McConkey as WR17, making him a mid-range WR2 who should be started in all formats in this potential offensive slugfest.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal proved himself as the clear leader in the backfield during the team's 29-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins, handling 70% of the snaps and rushing for 124 yards on 18 carries. He also caught three passes for 14 yards and scored a touchdown. Vidal's tough running, which averaged 6.89 yards per carry last week, helped lighten the load on quarterback
Justin Herbert. Although the Indianapolis Colts have a strong rush defense, Vidal's likely heavy usage, especially with fellow backup running back
Hassan Haskins listed as questionable (chest), makes him a solid volume-based starter. RotoBaller projects Vidal as RB21 this week. He is a low-end RB2 and should be in your lineup, especially if Haskins is limited.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins (chest) is listed as questionable to play in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. He quickly dropped out of the Week 6 backfield rotation, playing only 31% of the snaps, while second-year back
Kimani Vidal gained 138 total yards and scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. Haskins managed just 2.3 yards per carry on six attempts for 14 yards, even against a weak run defense, and now faces an Indianapolis Colts team that allows the 12th fewest rushing yards per game. His career average of 3.0 yards per carry offers little confidence in significant production going forward, and the team seems to prefer going with the hot hand approach in Vidal. While his familiarity with coach Jim Harbaugh and the possibility of goal-line carries provide a small chance for playing time, managers shouldn't depend on that. RotoBaller projects Haskins as RB44, and he should stay on your bench this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert bounced back in Week 6, leading an impressive, game-winning drive against the Miami Dolphins with only 40 seconds remaining. However, the Chargers' offensive line remains uncertain, with tackle Joe Alt (Doubtful) and guard/tackle Trey Pipkins (Out) weakening the protection. Despite this, Herbert is set for a pass-heavy game against the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts, whose injured secondary recently allowed Arizona Cardinals backup quarterback
Jacoby Brissett to throw for 320 yards and two touchdowns. The Colts rank 22nd in Opponent Passing Yards per Game, and this offensive showdown should force Herbert to rely more on his arm, especially with the possible return of wide receiver
Quentin Johnston. The volatility of the matchup, along with line injuries, slightly lowers his floor, but his expected volume keeps him solidly in the QB1 range. RotoBaller projects Herbert as QB8 this week, making him a strong start in all formats.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
October 17, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden is coming off the best game of his young career, recording seven catches for 68 yards on eight targets in his team's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 22-year-old has now recorded 15 catches for 144 yards on 19 targets across four games so far this season. Perhaps most encouragingly, Gadsden played a season-high 75% of the Chargers' offensive snaps in Week 6. Gadsen's target share could go down in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts with Chargers wideout
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) trending towards returning to the field after a one-game absence. Still, Gadsden clearly looks like a player on the rise. In deep leagues, he may be worth stashing as a potential late-season breakout candidate at the tight end position.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Johnston was unable to play in the team's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins, but he's trending toward returning a week later to face the Indianapolis Colts now that he has returned to a full practice participant. That would be bad news for both
Keenan Allen and
Ladd McConkey in L.A.'s passing attack. Johnston cooled off in Week 5, but he still leads the Bolts in receiving yards (377) and touchdowns (four) on 26 receptions in his five games played. The former first-rounder has really taken the next step in his development in 2025 and has really improved his chemistry with quarterback
Justin Herbert deep down the field. If Johnston returns on Sunday, he'll be an upside WR3 play in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
October 16, 2025
Despite being named the team's starter leading up to their win against the Miami Dolphins last weekend, Los Angeles Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins took a backseat to teammate
Kimani Vidal. It was never assumed that the 25-year-old would absorb all of LA's backfield work in
Omarion Hampton's (ankle) absence, but Vidal took the opportunity and ran with it. Haskins was out-touched 21-7, out-gained 139-23, and out-snapped 43-20. The Chargers could opt to even out the distribution of backfield touches moving forward. Still, Vidal has the hot hand currently, and figures to get another crack at running away with the starting job in Sunday's home outing with the Indianapolis Colts. Haskins can't be trusted for fantasy, but he's on the radar as the handcuff to own in Los Angeles for the time being.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
October 15, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers opened the 21-day practice window for edge defender Khalik Mack (elbow), and he will practice on Wednesday in some capacity, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Mack returns to the practice field for the first time since injuring his elbow in Week 2 against the Raiders. The veteran will have three weeks to ramp up in practice before he needs to be activated from the injured reserve. Mack will provide a big boost to a Chargers defense that has allowed 54 points over the last two weeks. It remains to be seen if he will be ready to go for their Week 7 matchup at home against the Colts.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Kris Rhim
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) will participate in practice on Wednesday, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Johnston missed his first game of the season against Miami in Week 6, but looks to be on the right track to return in Week 7, although he was limited in practice throughout last week and ultimately didn't suit up. Johnston has had a fantastic start to his third season through five games, racking up 26 catches on 40 targets for 377yards and four touchdowns. The 24-year-old leads the team in receiving yards and touchdowns, even with missing one game. His status for Week 7 against Indianapolis should become clearer as the week goes on.
UPDATE: Johnston was limited on Wednesday.--Kyle McCarthySource: Kris Rhim
October 15, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal exploded in Week 6 with 124 rushing yards on 18 carries (6.89 YPC) and three receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown through the air. The reason for his opportunity is that rookie
Omarion Hampton (ankle) landed on the injured reserve in Week 5, which opened up the door for Vidal, and he made the most of it. At this point, Vidal should not be on your waiver wire and should be picked up immediately if he is. The most encouraging thing for Vidal is that he outsnapped, out-touched, and outplayed other Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins by a landslide, saw 67% of the snaps to Haskins' 31%, out-touched him 22 to seven, and outgained him 138 to 23 in all-purpose yards. While fantasy managers may want to temper expectations, considering the Chargers faced the Miami Dolphins, who have allowed the seventh most points to running backs on the season, it was encouraging to see one of the two running backs get a majority of the touches, as coming into the matchup on Sunday, it was unclear who the lead back was going to be. Vidal can be viewed as a low-end RB2 moving forward until Hampton returns.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
October 14, 2025
Just before the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 6 contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, it was announced that running back
Hassan Haskins would start for the Bolts in the first game without rookie first-rounder
Omarion Hampton (ankle), who is on Injured Reserve. Haskins got the start, but he quickly gave way to
Kimani Vidal, who dominated backfield work with 18 carries for 124 rushing yards while playing 67% of the offensive snaps. Meanwhile, Haskins only played 31% of the snaps and saw six carries for 14 yards while catching his only target for a gain of nine yards. The Chargers could use more of a split backfield going into a Week 7 meeting against the Indianapolis Colts. Still, Vidal definitely was the more explosive back in the first game without Hampton. The 25-year-old still deserves to be rostered in deep leagues for RB depth with Hampton out, but he won't be a recommended flex play against Indy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
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