September 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert looked sharp in Monday night's 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He completed 19-of-27 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 31 rushing yards on nine carries. Herbert again appeared poised and confident, demonstrating good pocket awareness and using his legs when necessary. In Week 3, he faces a tough Denver Broncos defense. Denver has elite talent, but they just allowed 29 points to the Indianapolis Colts. Herbert and OC Greg Roman should find ways to exploit weaknesses even in a challenging matchup. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate, as he remains a safe top-10 QB option.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen once again made an impact in Monday night's 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, catching five of seven targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. He remains reliable and continues to earn quarterback
Justin Herbert's trust in key moments. His 33% red-zone target share through two games shows he's a primary option near the goal line. The Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos will be challenging, as their secondary is among the best in the league. However, Allen's ability to get separation on short routes and move the chains should keep him heavily involved. If the veteran stays healthy, he looks to be a strong WR2/3 with touchdown upside going forward.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey caught all five of his targets for 48 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders in the team's 20-9 win on Monday night. He has been reliable through two weeks but hasn't received a single red-zone target. That limits his touchdown potential and raises some concerns for fantasy managers. In Week 3, McConkey might face Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, though it's unlikely he'll shadow him given Los Angeles' other weapons. McConkey's role stays consistent as a short-to-intermediate option. He's a safe floor play in PPR formats, but managers should temper their scoring expectations at this point in the season.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Omarion Hampton struggled in Monday's 20-9 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie finished with eight carries for 24 yards and one catch for one yard. He ran hard, but the Raiders bottled up the run all night.
Najee Harris began to see more snaps when the Chargers were trying to ice the game, especially after a botched handoff between Hampton and quarterback
Justin Herbert. Week 3 brings a Denver Broncos defense that's stingy in coverage but vulnerable up front. They allowed 165 rushing yards to
Jonathan Taylor last week. The Chargers could lean on the run, giving Hampton another chance. But if he doesn't step up, Harris may eat into his workload moving forward.
--Don FanelliSource: NFL
September 16, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston led his team in receiving yards for the second straight week on Monday night against the Raiders and scored his third touchdown of the season. He hauled in three of his seven targets for 71 yards, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown strike just after the two-minute warning in the first half. He tied with
Keenan Allen for the team lead in targets and trailed just Allen and
Ladd McConkey in receptions. Johnston has over 70 yards in each of the first two games of the season and has shown an ability to get into the end zone that makes him a very strong option in the Chargers' improved passing game. He's still available in almost half of fantasy leagues, and he's a nice waiver wire addition even though the Bolts have a tough matchup against the Broncos on a short week in Week 3.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
September 15, 2025
Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Chargers announced that Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) will not return on Monday Night Football in the divisional matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders after he suffered an elbow injury in the second quarter. Mack was in significant pain when his elbow was caught between a teammate and a Raiders player and ran off the field quickly to be examined by trainers before eventually being carted to the locker room for testing. It's unclear what the severity of the 34-year-old's injury is, but it didn't look good, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he's not available for another divisional contest in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos after he was seen in a sling. Losing Mack for any amount of time would be bad news for a strong Chargers defense. Former first-rounder Bud Dupree entered immediately after Mack's injury and will see more snaps if Mack misses additional time.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
September 15, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack (elbow) injured his elbow in Monday night's divisional clash against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter and is questionable to return, according to the team. It was an ugly-looking injury that occurred when Mack's elbow was caught between a fellow defender and the Raiders player he was attempting to tackle. It did not look good, and Mack appeared to be in considerable pain while running to the sideline to be examined by trainers. The 34-year-old veteran was taken for imaging, so we should know shortly whether he's facing a multi-week injury. It would be a surprise if he returned to this game. The good news for fantasy managers in IDP leagues that started Mack is that he had a sack and a solo tackle before departing. If Mack is forced to miss extended time, former first-rounder Bud Dupree would step into a more regular role for the Bolts on the edge.
--Keith HernandezSource: Los Angeles Chargers
September 15, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers placed linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Perryman is considered week-to-week and will have to miss at least four games after being put on IR. He will be eligible to return for a Week 6 game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 12, but with high-ankle sprains keeping players out sometimes for up to six weeks, there's no guarantee the 32-year-old veteran will be ready to play against the Dolphins. The middle of L.A.'s defense will be a man down moving forward, with Troy Dye expected to fill in and start alongside Daiyan Henley, starting on Monday night in Week 2 versus the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 2 matchup on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Perryman left the Chargers' Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter due to the injury. Veteran linebacker Troy Dye appears most likely to start in Perryman's place in Week 2. Perryman is generally considered a strong run defender, so his absence could make life on Monday easier for running back
Ashton Jeanty and the rest of the Raiders' rushing attack.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Kris Rhim
September 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers D/ST played well last week, beating last year's Super Bowl runner-up, the Kansas City Chiefs. They held their divisional rivals to just 21 points and limited their running backs to only 41 yards. This week, they face the Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback
Geno Smith, who threw for over 300 yards last week. Although Smith is less mobile than
Patrick Mahomes, the Raiders' offense remains strong. The Chargers' defense is steady, but with no turnovers and only one sack in Week 1, they might not offer the explosive upside fantasy managers look for in a D/ST. There could be better streaming options available this week as RotoBaller lists them as the D/ST16.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers kicker
Cameron Dicker had a perfect outing in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, scoring nine points with two field goals and three converted extra points. This week, the Chargers are projected to score around 25 points against the Las Vegas Raiders, setting Dicker up for another productive day. He is a reliable kicker on a high-scoring offense, which makes him a valuable asset in fantasy football. RotoBaller projects Dicker as K2 this week and should be started with confidence.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly had only one target in Week 1, converting it into a single catch for 18 yards. He will look to rebound against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night. Despite the Raiders' defense giving up 76 yards to the tight end position last week, Dissly might not see enough volume to be relevant in fantasy. Dissly's 54.1% route participation and his lack of involvement in the game script make him an unreliable fantasy option. RotoBaller projects him as TE38, and he should not be started in any fantasy leagues at this time.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston silenced his critics in Week 1 with an impressive 5-79-2 stat line on just seven targets against a tough Kansas City Chiefs defense. Johnston's 97.3% route participation and 66.7% red-zone target rate show that he is a key part of this offense. The former first-round pick is expected to have a favorable matchup against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, and his big frame could make him a go-to target in the red zone again this week. He has a high ceiling and a solid floor for this Week 2 divisional matchup. He is a strong flex option versus the Raiders, and RotoBaller projects him as WR45 this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Tre' Harris had a very quiet debut in Week 1, recording just one catch for 11 yards. The rookie barely saw the field, running only five routes and participating in just 13.5% of the offensive snaps. Harris will look to carve out a role against the Las Vegas Raiders. While it's common for rookies to be eased into their roles, Harris is clearly behind three more established wide receivers in
Ladd McConkey,
Quentin Johnston, and
Keenan Allen. He will need to maximize his limited opportunities, which are not enough to make him fantasy-relevant at this point. He should stay on your bench until he shows a significant increase in usage, which is likely only if one of the starters gets injured. RotoBaller projects him as WR91, and he can be left on the bench versus Las Vegas.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 13, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Keenan Allen showed his excellent chemistry with quarterback
Justin Herbert during the team's Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran recorded seven catches for 68 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets, proving his reliability and ability to get open against any defense. This week, Allen faces a decent matchup against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes and is likely to remain a primary target for Herbert. While he may not have the explosive upside of some younger teammates, Allen's high floor and consistent volume make him a safe fantasy option. He is a solid WR3/4 and a reliable start against Las Vegas, especially in multi-flex leagues. RotoBaller projects him as the WR38 this week.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
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