Los Angeles Chargers
AFC West | 2-2-0
Avg PTS
27.5
Rank: 7th
Avg Yds
408.5
Rank: 2nd
Avg PYds
288.75
Rank: 4th
Avg RYds
119.75
Rank: 11th
Posted 10/02/2023 2:40 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (finger) suffered a fractured finger on his left, non-throwing hand and also a "gruesome" injury to the fingernail.
Huddle Up: They're on a bye in Week 5, and he's not expected to miss any time. It could affect his grip of the football on snaps, though. Herbert is the QB2 in fantasy right now and should continue to be an elite option after his bye.
Posted 10/01/2023 6:36 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) has been declared inactive for the Week 4 game.
Huddle Up: Joshua Kelley should receive another start with Ekeler still sidelined but is only a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2023 10:53 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 29, but is not on the injury report for Week 4.
Huddle Up: It seems like Allen is dealing with a minor injury but should be able to handle his normal workload in Week 4. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2023 10:47 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 4.
Huddle Up: Everett has caught 11 of his 12 targets this season but has posted only 98 yards in three games. He will see a handful of targets this week but can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/29/2023 10:46 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 29, but is listed as doubtful for Week 4.
Huddle Up: Ekeler is making progress in his recovery but is on track to miss at least one more game. Fantasy players can check the inactive list for his official status but should use other options in their lineups. Joshua Kelley likely will start again but is only a flex option in leagues.
Posted 9/28/2023 9:51 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett (illness) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Huddle Up: Everett is under the weather but it isn't clear what he's dealing with, so we'll have to keep an eye on Friday's report. It has been a disappointing start to the season for Everett, who ranks as TE18 through three games. That said, Mike Williams' season-ending injury could lead to more work for him moving forward, although it's hard to trust him as anything more than a low-end TE2 until we see it. Meanwhile, Donald Parham, who has worked his way to TE6 with smoke and mirrors (three touchdowns) could see more work if Everett is out and should be in lineups as a touchdown-dependent TE2 with upside.
Posted 9/28/2023 9:40 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Huddle Up: While his return to practice was good news after missing the last two games, the veteran running back has yet to log a full session this week, which leaves his status up in the air for Week 4. Ekeler should be in lineups as a RB1 if he plays, but if not Joshua Kelley is once again a starting option, although he's just a flex after two disappointing performances in a row in Ekeler's stead.
Posted 9/27/2023 10:57 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Huddle Up: Ekeler has missed the last few games because of the injury but seems to have a chance to be available for Week 4. Fantasy players should monitor the situation during the week because he is a weekly starting fantasy option when healthy.
Posted 9/27/2023 10:52 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers TE Gerald Everett (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Huddle Up: There is a good chance that Everett returns to practice later this week, but fantasy players can monitor the situation. He has been held to under 50 yards in each of the first three games of the season and probably is a No. 2 fantasy tight end.
Posted 9/26/2023 10:13 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 26, after suffering a torn ACL in Week 3. Also, the Chargers signed WR Simi Fehoko from the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.
Huddle Up: With Williams officially done for the season, managers can look to Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston as potentially replacements. Palmer carries a safer floor in the immediate while Johnston is the upside play if and when he establishes a role in the offense.
Posted 9/25/2023 4:17 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 3, and his season is over.
Huddle Up: Joshua Palmer had a 4-66-1 day Sunday, and he'll be a weekly flex candidate. Quentin Johnston will also see more work. He has just five catches for 26 yards in three games and is an option in deeper formats.
Posted 9/24/2023 7:42 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 3 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see how long Williams will be sidelined. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues when healthy, but players may be without him for a time.
Posted 9/22/2023 8:52 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and is not on the injury report for Week 3.
Huddle Up: Williams has caught 12 passes in the first two games of the season and should continue to have a solid role in the passing game. He should be considered a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/22/2023 8:51 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 22, and has been ruled out for Week 3.
Huddle Up: There is no timetable for Ekeler, so fantasy players will need to monitor the situation. Joshua Kelley should receive most of the work at running back again this week but is probably only a flex option in leagues.
Posted 9/22/2023 5:59 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is not expected to miss a sixth consecutive practice on Friday, Sept. 22.
Huddle Up: Ekeler is definitely one of the few players who can play without practicing all week, but it seems unlikely either side will force the issue this early in the season. Assuming Ekeler sits again, Joshua Kelley is in prime position to put together a week-winning performance against a Minnesota Vikings' defense that got steamrolled on the ground last week by D'Andre Swift and will be focusing on keeping Justin Herbert & Co. in check. Elijah Dotson is also worth consideration in the deepest of leagues considering the state of the running back position right now.
Posted 9/21/2023 10:09 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) was a full participant in practice once again on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Huddle Up: Despite popping up on the injury report on Wednesday, Williams' status is not in doubt after two full practices. He's been outshined by fellow WR Keenan Allen thus far but managed to post a solid showing last week. The Chargers wideout is a high-end flex option for Week 3.
Posted 9/20/2023 10:51 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Posted 9/20/2023 10:35 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Huddle Up: Ekeler was not able to play in the last game and could sit again if he does not practice this week. Fantasy players can monitor the situation but probably will need to use other options in their lineups in Week 3.
Posted 9/19/2023 12:22 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring) does not have a timetable for his return, according to head coach Brandon Staley.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see when Ekeler can return to practice and be ready to play in a game. He is a weekly starting option when healthy, but players will need other options available while he is sidelined.
Posted 9/18/2023 4:21 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston had one reception (on two targets) for seven yards in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans.
Huddle Up: There was some hope that Johnston would step right into LA's offense and provide Justin Herbert with a deep threat. Thus far, that hasn't happened. Those in larger leagues might do well to keep stashing the rookie, but in standard formats it doesn't look like you'll need to go out of your way to keep him -- if you do drop him, however, add him to watch list in case his involvement grows and you need to scoop him up again.
Posted 9/17/2023 12:55 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (hamstring), who has already been declared out for Week 2's game versus the Tennessee Titans, has a chance to return for Week 3's contest against the Minnesota Vikings.
Huddle Up: When healthy, Ekeler is a must-start option in all fantasy formats. RB Joshua Kelley is expected to receive the bulk of the carries for the Chargers for as long as Ekeler is sidelined and he should be viewed as a No. 2 or flex option for lineups.
Posted 9/16/2023 7:09 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) was downgraded to out for Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Huddle Up: With Ekeler on the shelf, Joshua Kelley, who tallied 16 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, becomes a starting option. However, temper expectations, as his Week 2 opponent, the Tennessee Titans, sport an elite run defense. Consider Kelley a touchdown-dependent flex option.
Posted 9/14/2023 9:58 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Huddle Up: Ekeler is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Week 2. If he sits, backup Joshua Kelley, who tallied 16 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, becomes a starting option. However, he'd be a touchdown-dependent flex play in a tough matchup against the Tennessee Titans' elite run defense.
Posted 9/13/2023 11:07 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle, personal) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Huddle Up: Ekeler is dealing with a hamstring injury, so fantasy players will need to check on his status later in the week. He is a weekly starting option when healthy, but players should have other options available in case he sits out.
Posted 9/11/2023 10:44 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury and his practice participation this week is uncertain, according to head coach Brandon Staley.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation during the week to see if Ekeler will be able to play in Week 2. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues when healthy, but players will need a backup plan ready in case he sits out.
Posted 9/11/2023 7:14 am GMT
Correcting a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (head) suffered a head injury during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 10, but was able to return in the second half. He finished the game with four receptions for 45 yards. He was targeted five times.
Huddle Up: Williams has had trouble staying healthy throughout his career, but at least he was able to shake this one off and return to action. He finished third on the club in receiving on Sunday and should remain a solid WR3 with upside most weeks.
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