January 7, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (groin) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. The Chargers are hopeful to get Perryman healthy in time for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Houston Texans. Perryman missed a ton of time down the stretch of the season and only played in 11 games during the regular season. Despite that, Perryman still finished with 55 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack with the Chargers this season. Troy Dye has been seeing an increase in playing time lately with Perryman sidelined. Dye has been a viable option, including a 14-tackle game earlier in the season, but having Perryman available would be a nice boost for this defense.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: chargers.com
January 7, 2025
According to the team, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (thigh) was a limited participant on Tuesday. Johnston is coming off a career-day where he tallied 186 yards on 13 receptions. This was only the second time this season he eclipsed 100 yards in a single game and first time he brought in double-digit receptions. Fantasy managers should not be overly concerned with his status during Tuesday's practice as he did not show any signs of an injury during Sunday's game. However, fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback. Since Week 14, Johnston has become a top option in Los Angeles passing attack as he has seen an impressive nine targets per game and averaged 69.0 yards per game. Johnston should be viewed as a solid option in DFS formats on Saturday facing a struggling Houston secondary.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
January 7, 2025
According to the team, Los Angeles Chargers running back
J.K. Dobbins (ankle) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice. Dobbins missed four games earlier this season due to an MCL sprain but now appears to have a minor ankle injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week. However, seeing him open the week as a limited participant is a positive sign. Since returning in Week 17, Ekeler has averaged 18.5 attempts per game and tallied 69.5 rushing and 9.5 receiving yards per game over this stretch. Before his knee injury, Dobbins averaged a similar 69.6 rushing yards per game and found the back of the end zone eight times over his first 11 games. If he can take on his typical workload, the 26-year-old should be viewed as an elite running back option in all playoff competitions.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
January 7, 2025
According to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, running back
Gus Edwards (ankle) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday as the team begins preparing to face the Houston Texans on Saturday in the wild-card playoff round. An ankle injury kept Edwards out for the final two regular-season games, but a return to practice early in the week is a good sign that he'll have a chance to be active this weekend for the start of the postseason. The 29-year-old was a big fantasy disappointment in 2024 in his first year in LA after he scored a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns in Baltimore in 2023. He ran for a career-low 365 yards and four touchdowns on 101 carries in 11 games (six starts). If Edwards is active against the Texans, he'll be a low-volume, touchdown-dependent flex play, at best, while working as the clear backup to
J.K. Dobbins in the Chargers' backfield.
UPDATE: Edwards was limited in Tuesday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
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January 7, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers released wide receiver
Laviska Shenault Jr. from the practice squad on Tuesday to make room for the signing of veteran running back
Ezekiel Elliott. Shenault was released by the Seattle Seahawks in the middle of the regular season and was picked up by Los Angeles. The 2020 second-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars appeared in just one game for the Chargers but did not log a touch. Shenault has totaled 163 receptions for 1,587 and six touchdowns to go along with 253 rushing yards and a score across 63 career games with four organizations. Needless to say, he's unlikely to be a key contributor anytime soon for any team.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
January 6, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed running back
Ezekiel Elliott on Monday. The former first-round pick will get a chance to compete for a Super Bowl this season. The Chargers are lacking depth at the running back spot, so the addition of Elliott does make sense. The three-time Pro Bowl back might play a minimal role during Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Houston Texans. This season, Elliott rushed for 226 yards on 74 carries with three touchdowns in 15 games with the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old brings knowledge and leadership, but he hasn't rushed for over 1,000 yards since 2021. This is a depth move that gives the 29-year-old a chance to win a Super Bowl.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
January 5, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers defense put up a solid performance in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They allowed 20 points and recorded one interception. They ended up without a sack but were still solid up front and in the secondary. The Bolts allowed two touchdowns and two field goals in this game, one of each in each quarter. While it wasn't their best performance of the season, allowing just one score per quarter is certainly a solid way to wrap up the regular season. They will take on the Texans on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker made six of his seven kicks in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dicker made both of his extra point tries and four of his five field goal attempts. He made field goals from 33, 32, 49, and 20 yards away. His miss was on a 51-yard try in the first quarter. Dicker ends the regular season as one of the best and most consistent kickers, both in fantasy and on the "real life" field. He'll be one of the best options at the position in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, when the Bolts face off against the Houston Texans.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Derius Davis got just two touches in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Davis ran the ball once, losing one yard on the play. He was also targeted once in the passing game, making a catch for a five-yard gain. Davis had been making a little noise over the past couple of games, but he fell back into a support role in this one, which is likely the role he'll play in the playoffs, starting on Saturday in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
D.J. Chark scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Chark was targeted three times, making his only catch for a six-yard touchdown at the end of the second quarter. It was Chark's only touchdown of the season, as he ended up making just four catches this season. He missed some time due to injury, but even when healthy he was unable to move up the Chargers wide receiver depth chart. He likely won't be a factor when the playoffs start for the Bolts on Saturday against the Houston Texans.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dissly was targeted six times, making five catches for 42 yards. His touchdown came on a two-yard pass from
Justin Herbert near the beginning of the fourth quarter. Dissly ended up second on the team in catches and third in targets.
Stone Smartt, who had been splitting tight end work with Dissly, finished the game without a single target. Dissly should remain the top tight end option for the Bolts on Saturday when they face the Texans in the first round of the playoffs.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey made five more catches to close out the regular season in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. McConkey was targeted eight times, making the five catches for 95 yards. He made a big play with a 47-yard gain and remained a key part of the Chargers passing game. In this one, however,
Quentin Johnston (13 catches for 186 yards) was the focal point. The Bolts will take on the Houston Texans on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston had a career game in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnston led the team in targets, catches, and yards, all by a significant margin. He was targeted 14 times, making 13 catches for 186 yards. It was the second 100+ yard game of his career. He was the focal point of the offense, as no other Charger made more than five catches. It was an excellent game for "QJ" and he'll look to keep the momentum going on Saturday when the Bolts face the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
January 5, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Hassan Haskins scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Haskins ran the ball 12 times, gaining 33 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. His touchdown came on a two-yard run near the end of the fourth quarter. With the Chargers mostly in control of the game late, Haskins was able to get some more run while starter
J.K. Dobbins, who got 18 carries, was able to rest. The Chargers next game will be a Wild Card playoff matchup against the Houston Texans, where Haskins is unlikely to repeat his dozen carries.
--David A Marcillo - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
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