October 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's unclear if Johnston is in danger of missing a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on the road, but it's something worth watching the rest of the week. The 24-year-old former first-rounder came out of the gates hot in his third NFL season to post four touchdowns in the first four weeks, but he had his worst game of the year in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, catching four passes for 40 yards while also losing a fumble. Johnston isn't going away in L.A.'s offense, though, and the Bolts could be looking to throw the ball more with rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. If Johnston is active in Week 6, he'll have a good chance to score his fifth TD of the year against Miami.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com
October 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers officially placed rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. In a corresponding move,
Kimani Vidal was called up from the practice squad to the active roster. The Bolts also signed veteran pass-catching back
Nyheim Hines to the practice squad. An ankle injury suffered in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders is going to keep Hampton out for at least four games. The 22-year-old needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats in the meantime, though, as he should return to bell-cow duties when he's healthy. Heading into Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins, Vidal and Haskins figure to split the backfield workload, making both short-term waiver-wire solutions. Hampton has averaged a healthy 4.8 yards per carry for 314 yards and two touchdowns on the ground for L.A. in his first five NFL games.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
October 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers promoted running back
Kimani Vidal from the practice squad after placing
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve. With both Hampton and
Najee Harris sidelined, Vidal could be asked to contribute immediately behind new lead back
Hassan Haskins. The second-year runner has logged just 47 career carries for 173 yards but brings a proven track record of durability and production from his college days at Troy, where he totaled 1,661 rushing yards on 297 carries in 2023. At 5'8" and 215 pounds, Vidal offers a compact, powerful running style that fits well within the Chargers' offensive system. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should monitor his role closely, as he could emerge as a complementary option in Los Angeles' backfield rotation.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Adam Schefter
October 8, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers second-year running back out of Troy University,
Kimani Vidal, is expected to step up in Week 6 after
Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on injured reserve over the past week, and (Vidal) offers flex appeal as the Chargers travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins, who rank in the bottom five against opposing running backs in fantasy football. Vidal will likely be in a timeshare with fourth-year running back
Hassan Haskins, who played at Michigan, where head coach Jim Harbaugh coached. Reports have yet to suggest that either running back will get the full workload, but based on past usage, Vidal is the younger, more pass-catching, third-down back, while Haskins should see carries on early downs. With how pass-happy the Chargers have been in 2025, throwing 62.58% of the time, in PPR leagues, Vidal should see four to six targets in the pass game, along with five to 10 carries, offering him some flex appeal in Week 6.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
October 7, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers acquired edge rusher Odafe Oweh from the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chargers safety Alohi Gilman and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft to Baltimore, and also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick. The Chargers will hope that Oweh can pick up some of the pass-rushing slack in Los Angeles with Khalil Mack (elbow) currently on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old former first-rounder had a career-best 10 sacks and 39 tackles (25 solo) with the Ravens in his fourth NFL season in 2024. However, despite getting consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks through five games this year, Oweh has yet to record a sack. Gilman will give the Ravens a much-needed healthy body for their banged-up secondary as they head into a Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
October 7, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back
Nyheim Hines to their practice squad on Tuesday after working him out, a source told Kris Rhim of ESPN. Hines was with the Chargers during training camp in the summer, so he has some familiarity with their offense already. He will have a chance to serve as the team's RB3 in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins behind
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal.
Najee Harris (Achilles) is already out for the year, and now rookie first-rounder
Omarion Hampton (ankle) will have to miss at least four games after being put on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old Hines hasn't played in an NFL game since 2022 with the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills due to several knee injuries. He has mostly helped as a pass-catcher out of the backfield in his five-year NFL career, but for now, he can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
October 7, 2025
With both running backs
Omarion Hampton (ankle) and
Najee Harris (Achilles) on Injured Reserve, Los Angeles Chargers RB
Hassan Haskins is the "next man up," writes Daniel Popper of The Athletic. For his career, Haskins has 195 rushing yards with a 3.0 yards-per-carry average. Behind him, the Bolts have
Kimani Vidal and
Amar Johnson on the practice squad. Vidal has been elevated from the practice squad for the last two games and had an equal amount of offensive snaps as Haskins on Sunday in the loss to the Washington Commanders. In addition to the team's RB depth being thinned out, the Chargers have also dealt with injuries to key players along their offensive line. It could be tough sledding on the ground for L.A. moving forward, with Haskins and Vidal potentially splitting the workload down the middle. Both RBs are worth picking up off the waiver wire if you have Hampton or need a bye-week replacement.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
October 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running backs
Kimani Vidal and
Hassan Haskins are now in line for the bulk of the backfield load with rookie
Omarion Hampton (ankle) going on Injured Reserve on Monday, according to Eric Smith of Chargers.com.
Najee Harris (Achilles) is also out for the season. Vidal had 18 rushing yards on four carries in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders, with Haskins carrying the ball five times for 13 yards. The Chargers will most likely call up
Amar Johnson to serve as the RB3 for at least the next four games with Hampton sidelined. Both Vidal and Haskins played 14 offensive snaps on Sunday versus Washington, but it's unclear exactly how the workload will be divvied up between Vidal and Haskins moving forward. Still, both RBs are worth attention on the waiver wire this week, with an increase in volume coming for the next four games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
October 6, 2025
The bulk of the Los Angeles Chargers' backfield will now likely fall to running backs
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal, writes Eric Smith of Chargers.com. The Chargers placed rookie RB
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after they already lost veteran
Najee Harris (Achilles) for the season. Haskins had five carries for 13 yards in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, while Vidal had 18 rushing yards on four rushing attempts. Haskins and Vidal logged 14 offensive snaps apiece on Sunday, but it's unclear exactly how the division of labor will be distributed between the two over the next four games with Hampton out. It could be a split down the middle of backfield touches, but either way, both Haskins and Vidal will be prime waiver-wire targets for fantasy managers who need help at the position.
Amar Johnson should be brought up from the practice squad to serve as the RB3.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chargers.com - Eric Smith
October 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday after suffering an ankle injury in the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Hampton has a "good chance" to miss the minimum of four games. If Hampton only needs four games to rest up, he could return on Nov. 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10.
Najee Harris (Achilles) is already out for the entire season after tearing his Achilles, so now the Chargers are down to
Hassan Haskins and
Kimani Vidal in the backfield as they head into a Week 6 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on the road this Sunday. It's a tough break for the Chargers and for Hampton's fantasy managers, but he needs to remain stashed and should return to his RB1 role when he's activated from IR. In the meantime, Haskins and Vidal are likely to form a timeshare, with the Bolts also probably relying on quarterback
Justin Herbert's arm and legs more.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 6, 2025
After an explosive start to the 2025 season, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston regressed in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. He caught all four of his targets for 40 yards but lost a crucial fumble that shifted the momentum of the game in the second quarter. The performance could have been even better, as a holding penalty nullified a 20-yard first-down catch. While Johnston remains heavily involved, issues with the offensive line limited his big-play potential throughout the game. Johnston has the chance to bounce back in Week 6 when the Chargers face a struggling Miami Dolphins defense. That's if Herbert gets enough time to throw deep.
--Don Fanelli
October 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey finally reached the end zone on Sunday, catching five of seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. It was a much-needed bounce-back after last week's poor performance, demonstrating that he can be trusted again in short-yardage and red-zone situations. He also had a 57-yard punt return touchdown called back by a penalty, one of 10 penalties that disrupted L.A.'s rhythm all day. With rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) placed on IR, the Chargers might need to rely more on their receivers, and McConkey's dependable hands could earn him more targets against a vulnerable Miami Dolphins secondary in Week 6.
--Don Fanelli
October 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen made NFL history on Sunday by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 receptions. He achieved this in just 159 games, eight fewer than Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. The veteran led the team with five catches for 58 yards on nine targets during their 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. It could have been an even bigger day, as some big gains were wiped out by penalties, including a 31-yard catch nullified by an illegal formation call. Despite reaching this milestone, L.A.'s offense struggled to find its rhythm behind a battered line. With rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) placed on IR and facing the vulnerable Miami Dolphins defense next, Allen is expected to remain a primary target for Herbert as the Chargers try to end their two-game losing streak.
--Don Fanelli
October 6, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert had his worst game of the season, completing 22 of 29 passes for 166 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. The offense looked disorganized, burdened by costly penalties and sloppy play for most of the afternoon. Herbert also led the team in rushing with four carries for 60 yards, showing how often he was pressured behind a depleted offensive line. Herbert has been hit 35 times in the last three games, as a wave of injuries on the offensive line continues to mount. As the team prepares for Week 6 against a struggling Miami Dolphins defense, the Chargers might need to rely more on the passing game since they just placed rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on IR. Herbert should have a chance to bounce back if his offensive line can give him some protection.
--Don Fanelli
October 6, 2025
According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Chargers are placing rookie running back
Omarion Hampton (ankle) on the injured reserve. Hampton suffered this ankle injury during their loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Hampton departed this contest early and was seen with a walking boot after the contest. As a result, the breakout running back will miss at least four games as he recovers. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be in danger of missing an extended period of time. With
Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the season, Hampton began to take over the lead role in the backfield. In Week 4, Hampton took 12 carries for 128 yards and added five receptions for 37 yards. Before exiting on Sunday, Hampton logged 12 carries for 44 yards and caught all six of his targets. Fantasy managers should expect
Hassan Haskins or
Kimani Vidal to take most of the workload for the next four weeks, and both should be viewed as top waiver targets.
--Andy Smith
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