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Chargers Committed to Three-Man Running Back Rotation
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that using a three-man backfield rotation is what is "best for our team," per Alex Insdorf of the Guilty As Charged Podcast. Chargers running backs Omarion Hampton (nine carries), Keaton Mitchell (10 carries), and Kimani Vidal (five carries, two receptions) split the work fairly evenly in Los Angeles' Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It comes as somewhat of a surprise that Hampton has not emerged as the lead back for the Chargers, as he was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and possesses a three-down skill set. However, it appears the team prefers a committee approach, making Hampton tough for fantasy managers to trust for weekly production.
Source: Guilty As Charged Podcast - Alex Insdorf
Source: Guilty As Charged Podcast - Alex Insdorf
Rashawn Slater Spotted With Walking Boot and Crutches
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater (ankle) was spotted with a walking boot and crutches following a 30-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. Slater suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and went down on the field before being looked at by trainers for a while. Slater was then seen limping off the field. He was considered questionable to return. After the game, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he did not have an update on Slater. With Slater out, Logan Taylor manned the left tackle spot. Expect Taylor to start if Slater is forced to miss any time.
Source: Kris Rhim - ESPN
Source: Kris Rhim - ESPN
Ladd McConkey Ruled Out with Foot Injury
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) has been downgraded to out with a foot injury, according to the team. The team's No. 1 wideout was listed as questionable heading into this game with a foot injury and appears to have faced a further setback. Before exiting the contest, the pass catcher drew two targets but did not catch any of them. Fantasy managers should watch his status, as he could be in danger of missing Week 5. For the remainder of the contest, Tre' Harris and Quentin Johnston should see most of the targets from Justin Herbert.
Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Source: Los Angeles Chargers
Ladd McConkey Active Against Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) is active Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. There was some concern about his availability after McConkey missed Thursday's practice, though he was able to get back on the field in a limited fashion Friday. He was officially listed as questionable. McConkey has 12 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown through three games, but the targets haven't exactly been piling up lately. He saw three in Week 2 and five last week. RotoBaller has McConkey at WR32 for Week 4, which puts him more in the WR3 mix than among the receivers fantasy managers need to force into lineups.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Ladd McConkey Expected to Play Against Seahawks in Week 4
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. McConkey missed practice on Thursday, logged a limited practice on Friday, and was officially listed as questionable entering the weekend. However, Rapoport reports that McConkey's foot injury is not nearly as serious as his rib injury from earlier this season, and it's not expected to cost him any playing time. McConkey hasn't caught a touchdown since Week 1, but he has posted a respectable 10+ PPR points in two of his three games so far, ranking as the overall WR27. Los Angeles' offense has been tough to watch this year, but we'd still roll out McConkey as a solid WR2 option in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Kimani Vidal Currently an Afterthought in Fantasy Football
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal can be dropped to waivers in all redraft fantasy football leagues. The 25-year-old has taken a backseat on offense this year, and he didn't even log his first touch of the season until last week. His snap share did jump to a season-high 25% mark last week, but he's still buried behind Omarion Hampton and Keaton Mitchell on the depth chart. Given that the coaching staff has placed a significant amount of trust in those running backs, any path to weekly fantasy relevance for Vidal would likely require both Mitchell and Hampton to miss time. Barring anything unexpected, it looks like he will lack fantasy relevance for the rest of the 2026 season. Vidal can be left on waivers in all redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tre' Harris Faces Tough Test After Recent Surge
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre' Harris has been one of the few bright spots in the passing game over the last two weeks. He led the team with 53 receiving yards in Week 2 on one catch, then followed that with six receptions for 76 yards on seven targets in Buffalo. Harris now has 10 catches for 149 yards on 16 targets through three games, and his 76 yards last week were a regular-season career high. Ladd McConkey (foot) is questionable for Sunday, so Harris could have another chance to stay involved if McConkey is limited or unavailable. The problem is the matchup. Seattle has allowed the fewest receiving yards to wide receivers this season and has been especially good at limiting explosive plays. Harris sits at WR57 in RotoBaller's latest Week 4 rankings. His recent production has earned attention, but this is still a difficult spot to trust him outside deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ladd McConkey Carries Extra Risk Into Week 4
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) has a few things working against him entering Week 4. He was limited Wednesday, missed Thursday's practice and returned in a limited capacity Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle. McConkey has caught 12 of 15 targets for 183 yards and a touchdown through three games, so the efficiency has been there when Justin Herbert looks his way. The volume has not. He saw only three targets in Week 2 and five last week in Buffalo, finishing with four catches for 66 yards. Seattle has also been one of the toughest defenses for opposing wide receivers through three weeks. McConkey sits at WR32 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings with the foot injury, matchup and recent target totals all working against him. Fantasy managers need to make sure he is active Sunday, and even if he plays, he carries more risk than usual as a WR3 or flex option.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Oronde Gadsden Not a Tight End Streaming Option vs. Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden wasn't able to take control of the Chargers tight end room after hauling in zero catches in Week 3. The 23-year-old was the team's TE1 with Charlie Kolar (forearm) and David Njoku (leg) out due to injuries. However, Gadsden will have another opportunity to establish himself as the lead tight end with Kolar and Njoku ruled out for Sunday. Gadsden enters Week 4 as RotoBaller's PPR TE28 in a difficult matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks defense has allowed the fewest receiving yards, receiving yards per reception, receiving plays over 20-plus yards, and receiving yards over 40 yards. Gadsden will face an uphill battle this week to be a fantasy-relevant tight end in all league formats. He should remain out of fantasy lineups in Week 4.
Source: Chargers.com
Source: Chargers.com
Quentin Johnston Off Fantasy Radar in All Formats vs. Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers wideout Quentin Johnston has seen his fantasy stock drop each week this season. Johnston hasn't taken advantage statistically of Ladd McConkey (foot) playing through injuries, while Tre Harris has shown flashes. However, the Chargers could be without McConkey on Sunday, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. McConkey missed one practice and logged two limited sessions during the week. Johnston enters Week 4 as RotoBaller's PPR WR63 in a tough matchup. The Seahawks defense has allowed the fewest receiving yards, receiving yards per reception, receiving plays over 20-plus yards, and receiving yards over 40 yards. Johnston should be viewed as a WR5 at best and should be out of fantasy lineups in Week 4. If he doesn't improve his play, Johnston could be surpassed by Harris in the Chargers target pecking order.
Source: Chargers.com
Source: Chargers.com
Keaton Mitchell a Dicey Flex Play in Deep Leagues vs. Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell is coming off his best performance of the 2026 season. Mitchell saw season highs in carries (8), rushing yards (52), targets (3), snap percentage (38), and found the end zone. In an increased role, he had 13.7 PPR points and was the RB15 that week. Entering Week 4, Mitchell is RotoBaller's PPR RB39 in a tough Seattle matchup against the reigning Super Bowl champions. The Seahawks' defense hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown, has given up the third-fewest yards per carry, and has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards through three games. In addition, they haven't allowed a rushing play of 20-plus yards. Mitchell is a dynamic player with game-changing speed when he has the ball. However, Mitchell should be viewed as an RB4 and a risky flex option in a difficult Week 4 matchup.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Omarion Hampton a Risky RB2 in Week 4 vs. Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is coming off his worst performance of the 2026 season. The 23-year-old had less than a 50% snap share, produced 5.6 PPR points, and finished as the RB40 for the week. Gloomy skies remain for Hampton as he heads to Seattle to face the reigning Super Bowl champions. The Seahawks' defense hasn't allowed a rushing touchdown, has allowed the third-fewest yards per carry, and has allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards through three games. As a result, Hampton enters Week 4 as RotoBaller's PPR RB24 in a tough matchup. Hampton is a borderline RB2 this week and will likely need to find the end zone to pay off for fantasy managers. The young back has yet to live up to lofty offseason expectations as he heads into Week 4.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Justin Herbert Nightmare Season Could Get Worse in Week 4 vs. Seahawks
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has had a rough start to his 2026 campaign and will face his toughest defense yet on Sunday. In three games, Herbert has yet to throw for over 250 passing yards or multiple touchdown passes in a single game. Herbert and the Chargers will head to Seattle to face the reigning Super Bowl champions, who have the league's most feared defense. The Seahawks' defense has allowed the fewest passing yards while forcing the most interceptions (4) this season. As a result, Herbert enters Week 4 as RotoBaller's QB26 and shouldn't be in fantasy lineups. Herbert has yet to surpass 15 fantasy points in a game this year and has thrown more interceptions than touchdown passes. The 28-year-old is a risky superflex play at best, and better quarterback streaming options are available on the waiver wire in Week 4.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Keaton Mitchell is Ready to Go for Week 4
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell (ankle) has been cleared to play during the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Mitchell was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before getting through a full session on Friday. It appears the ankle issue won't be enough to keep him sidelined this weekend. Mitchell will serve as the primary backup to Omarion Hampton against a tough Seahawks defense. He looked decent on the ground last week when he rushed for 52 yards, but Mitchell remains a shaky fantasy option.
Source: chargers.com
Source: chargers.com
Ladd McConkey Listed as Questionable to Play in Week 4
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 4's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. After downgrading from limited to non-participant Thursday, McConkey was limited in practice Friday and remains questionable for Week 4. In the first three weeks of the season, McConkey has hauled in 12 of 15 targets for 183 yards and a touchdown. Despite being very efficient, McConkey hasn't lived up to expectations so far this season amid the Chargers' offensive struggles. If he plays against Seattle, fantasy managers should temper expectations given the Chargers' offensive issues and Seattle's elite defense. If he's inactive, Quentin Johnston and Tre' Harris are likely to see more playing time, but neither is a guaranteed starter in fantasy this week.
Source: Taylor Biscotti
Source: Taylor Biscotti
