October 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins started Sunday's game but quickly faded as second-year back
Kimani Vidal took over in the team's 29-27 win over the Miami Dolphins. Haskins managed only six carries for 14 yards and one catch for nine yards, while Vidal exploded for 138 total yards and a touchdown. Even against the league's worst run defense, Haskins struggled to produce, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. With
Omarion Hampton (ankle) still on IR for at least the next three games, Vidal appears to be the clear RB1 moving forward. Haskins can be dropped in shallow fantasy leagues or stashed in deeper formats unless injuries occur again.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
October 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden had a breakout game in Week 6, catching seven of eight targets for 68 yards in the team's 29-27 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was second on the team in targets and ran more routes than
Keenan Allen (32 vs. 29). Gadsden clearly benefited from wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) being out and continues to separate himself from veteran tight ends
Will Dissly and
Tyler Conklin. In Week 7, he will face an Indianapolis Colts team that has allowed touchdowns to tight ends in back-to-back weeks, giving Gadsden a great opportunity to keep building momentum. We recommended stashing Gadsden in deeper leagues these past few weeks, but fantasy managers in all leagues should take note. The rookie is trending up fast and could serve as a high-floor TE2 moving forward.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
October 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey had a standout performance in the team's last-second 29-27 win against the Miami Dolphins, catching seven passes for 100 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He led the team in nearly every receiving category, stepping up with
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) out, and made a crucial 42-yard reception with seconds left to set up
Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal. This is McConkey's second straight week with a touchdown after barely seeing any red zone targets in the first four games of the season. McConkey is expected to remain active in Week 7, as the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts visit the Chargers at SoFi Stadium. The Colts' pass defense has been average, and with Johnston's status still uncertain, McConkey should be in line for another productive game. His rapport with Herbert is starting to resemble that of the end of the 2024 season. McConkey is a dependable WR3 with WR2 upside moving forward.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
October 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert bounced back strongly in the team's 29-27 last-second win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He completed 29 of 38 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, showing poise and evasiveness behind a depleted offensive line. Herbert stayed calm under constant pressure, leading a game-winning drive with less than 40 seconds remaining. The Chargers' rushing attack performed well throughout the game, giving Herbert some needed breathing room. In Week 7, Herbert faces the 5-1 Indianapolis Colts, who just allowed backup Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Jacoby Brissett to pass for 320 yards. Expect another confident performance from Herbert as he tries to keep the Chargers' momentum going. He continues to be a reliable QB1.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
October 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal exploded in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins with 18 carries for 124 yards (6.89 YPC) and three catches for 14 yards with a receiving touchdown. With rookie sensation
Omarion Hampton (ankle) set to miss at minimum the next three games, Vidal was the clear RB1 in this offense, with
Hassan Haskins hardly used on Sunday, with only six carries for 14 yards and one reception for nine yards. Vidal played 70% of the snaps, while Haskins played only 28% of them. Vidal proved he is the running back fantasy managers should prioritize in this offense, and moving forward, Vidal should provide low-end RB2 value until Hampton returns. Up next for the Chargers is a tougher matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts, who rank in the top 10 against opposing running backs.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert had another strong game for the Bolts in the Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins on the road on Sunday, throwing for 264 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions on 29-for-38 passing. Herbert carried the ball once for a gain of two yards in the 29-27 victory to end the team's two-game losing streak. He was sacked only once all day for a loss of only one yard. Herbert had to extend a lot of plays with a banged-up offensive line in front of him, and he did a good job with one of his top wideouts,
Quentin Johnston (hamstring), out due to injury. The 27-year-old showed good chemistry with
Ladd McConkey in this one, helping McConkey to his first 100-yard game of 2025. L.A. got a surprising 100-yard performance out of running back
Kimani Vidal to help Herbert on the road, but the Chargers could continue to lean heavily on Herbert's right arm with rookie
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. Herbert has not thrown a pick in the last three games and will be firmly on the QB1 radar entering Week 7 versus the Indianapolis Colts.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal had a monster game in his team's 29-27 Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins. Vidal recorded 124 rushing yards on 18 carries, adding three catches for 14 yards and a touchdown as well. The 24-year-old looked like the clear lead back for the Chargers in the team's first game since losing
Omarion Hampton (ankle) to Injured Reserve. Vidal's 21 total touches were three times as many as fellow Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins (seven). With Hampton set to miss at least three more games, Vidal could have an extended run of RB1 playing time for Los Angeles. The Chargers will host the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC showdown in Week 7.
--Will BradySource: ESPN.com
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey caught seven of his nine targets for 100 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins. He ultimately led the team in targets and receiving yards, and he also tied for first in receptions. The 23-year-old had an underwhelming start to the season, but he seems to have turned the corner over the last two weeks. During that two-game span, he has totaled 12 catches, 139 yards, and two touchdowns. This week, he also benefited from the absence of
Quentin Johnston (hamstring), but we don't expect McConkey to endure much of a decline when Johnston does return. His production is probably more connected to the effectiveness of the backfield, which isn't a guarantee anymore with
Omarion Hampton (ankle) and
Najee Harris (Achilles) sidelined. With a solidified role and momentum on his side, McConkey should rank as a high-end WR2 ahead of Week 7 against the Colts.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 6 road contest against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Johnston was limited in practice from Wednesday through Friday and will sit out for the first time this year. It comes after his worst performance of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, when he caught all four of his targets for a season-low 40 yards. Johnston will continue to be involved in L.A.'s passing attack all year, though, and he already has four touchdowns in five games in 2025. His next chance to play will come in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. With Johnston sidelined this weekend, both
Keenan Allen and
Ladd McConkey should see an increase in targets in a great matchup against the Dolphins' struggling defense. Rookie
Tre' Harris should operate in the No. 3 role for the Bolts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins is expected to operate as the primary option out of the backfield during Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Miami Dolphins, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Haskins will take on an expanded role this weekend with both
Omarion Hampton (ankle) and
Najee Harris (Achilles) on injured reserve. Haskins' newfound role at the top of the depth chart isn't necessarily a surprise since he was routinely active as the No. 3 running back when Hampton and Harris were healthy. Now, he'll slide into the lead-back role while
Kimani Vidal offers a change of pace. It's possible that Vidal could carve out a low-end fantasy role, but for now, Haskins is the only Chargers running back worth starting in fantasy football. He ranks as an RB3/flex but could have RB2 upside in a favorable matchup against Miami.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Garafolo
October 12, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) is expected to spend more than the minimum four weeks on injured reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The injury that the rookie suffered in Week 5 appears to be serious enough that he'll be out through at least Week 10, and perhaps longer. The Chargers have a Week 12 bye, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Los Angeles hold him out until Week 13, giving him an extra week off to rest. Losing both Hampton and
Najee Harris (Achilles) is a major blow for the Chargers, who will turn to
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal but could also look to make external running back additions.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Garafolo
October 12, 2025
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) is trending toward being inactive for Sunday's road meeting with the Miami Dolphins. Johnston picked up a hamstring injury that limited him at practice leading up to Sunday's outing, leaving him with a questionable tag. However, it appears he won't be healthy enough to suit up against the hosting Dolphins. Fellow wideouts
Keenan Allen and
Ladd McConkey figure to pick up a few extra looks in his absence, while rookies Tre Harris and
Keandre Lambert-Smith should benefit from an uptick in snaps. Tight end
Oronde Gadsden could also be in for an elevated workload with Johnston sidelined.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jeremy Fowler
October 11, 2025
According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Los Angeles Chargers elevated
Nyheim Hines off the practice squad ahead of the Week 6 meeting with the Miami Dolphins, marking his first taste of regular-season action since 2022.
Najee Harris (Achilles) is done for the rest of the season, and
Omarion Hampton (ankle) will miss at least the next four contests. As a result,
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal are expected to split carries out of the backfield, presumably leaving Hines with the leftover scraps. It's unknown how long Hines will suit up for the Bolts moving ahead, especially if the team brings in another running back sometime soon. Either way, Haskins, Vidal, and Hines won't be relevant from a fantasy standpoint once Hampton is cleared to return.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Tom Pelissero
October 11, 2025
According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers are "in the market" for a running back.
Najee Harris (Achilles) is done for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. To make matters worse, rookie
Omarion Hampton (ankle) landed on the Injured Reserve list and will miss at least the next four games. As a result,
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal will presumably split carries on Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins. That arrangement may remain the same until Hampton can return. However, it may change depending on who plays better, or if the Bolts bring in another running back. It's also worth mentioning the Chargers elevated
Nyheim Hines, although he likely won't see much work in Week 6. With that in mind, fantasy managers should monitor things moving ahead. Still, it will be Hampton getting the bulk of the snaps at the position once he's back to full-strength no matter who's on the depth chart behim him.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ian Rapoport
October 10, 2025
The Athletic's Daniel Popper speculates that if the Los Angeles Chargers explore the trade market at running back with
Najee Harris (Achilles) done for the year and rookie first-rounder
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve, two potential options could be New York Jets RB
Breece Hall and the Cleveland Browns'
Jerome Ford. Both Hall and Ford are on expiring deals and could bring the Bolts a compensatory draft pick if they make it to free agency in 2026. Even when Hampton returns from IR, L.A. is going to need a second back to pair with him as a team with a run-first identity under offensive coordinator Greg Roman. At least for Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins,
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal are expected to share the backfield equally, giving them both flex appeal in deeper fantasy leagues. How aggressive the Chargers are on bringing in an outside RB will depend on how Haskins and Vidal fare in the coming weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
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