Los Angeles Chargers
AFC West | 11-6-0
Avg PTS
21.65
Rank: 20th
Avg Yds
348.11
Rank: 13th
Avg PYds
228.44
Rank: 17th
Avg RYds
119.67
Rank: 13th
Posted 1/24/2026 2:34 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen didn't catch a touchdown after Week 7 in 2025, and he topped 50 receiving yards just once over the final 10 games, averaging 34.2 receiving yards during that stretch.
Huddle Up: Granted, injuries to the offensive line and to Justin Herbert likely contributed to the decline in Allen's production, but he will be 34 when next season rolls around. At best, he is probably a low-end WR3 in PPR formats in 2026.
Posted 1/11/2026 11:48 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is active for the AFC Wild Card game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Huddle Up: Hampton was listed as questionable after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, while participating on a limited basis on Friday. It could be tough sledding in his first career NFL playoff game against a tough Patriots team in their place, so proceed with caution in postseason fantasy leagues and DFS.
Posted 1/10/2026 3:02 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) said that he expects to play in the Wild Card game versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 11.
Huddle Up: Hampton was listed as questionable on the injury report after missing the Chargers' first two practice sessions of the week and participating in the third session on a limited basis. He can be a starting option in all leagues if he is active for the game.
Posted 1/09/2026 9:32 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Herbert has played well over the last three weeks and has posted four touchdowns and two interceptions during that span. He will have a tough matchup this week but can still be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2026 9:28 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 9, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Allen was targeted at least five times in 15 of his 17 regular season games and should see a good amount of targets again this week. He should be a starting option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/09/2026 7:14 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) is questionable for the team's Wild Card Round matchup with the New England Patriots.
Huddle Up: Hampton being back in the lineup would provide the offense with a big boost. Hampton could work his way into RB1 conversations this offseason with a string of playoff performances for the Chargers.
Posted 1/08/2026 11:38 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Herbert has been productive despite his injured hand and has thrown seven touchdowns in his last five games. He will be facing a good New England Patriots defense but can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in a majority of leagues.
Posted 1/08/2026 11:34 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Allen has been a reliable target for the Chargers this season and should see a handful of targets this week. He can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues if active.
Posted 1/08/2026 12:03 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Huddle Up: Herbert has been able to play despite his hand injury but has thrown at least two touchdowns in only two of his last seven games. He will be facing a good New England Patriots defense this week but can still be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in playoff fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/08/2026 12:02 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Huddle Up: Allen has received most Wednesdays off this season and should return to practice in the next day or two. He has been held to under 50 yards in each of the last six games but is still seeing a good amount of targets each game. He should be a starting option in all playoff fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/07/2026 8:48 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, Jan. 7
Huddle Up: Hampton is dealing with another ankle injury, and his not practicing to start the week means he will need to be monitored further. If he plays, he can be a play for playoff pools, but he is trending to be an RB2 at a minimum in 2026.
Posted 1/07/2026 4:05 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert was hit 129 during the regular season, most in the NFL. "He has to be the most insanely mentally tough dude of all time," teammate LB Khalil Mack said. He was pressured on 42.8 percent of his 615 dropbacks, the highest rate in the league, according to TruMedia. He was hit on 21 percent of those dropbacks, while he was sacked 54 times. Herbert set a career high with 439 scramble yards this season.
Huddle Up: Herbert is tough as nails, and despite all of the pressure, he still completed 66.4% of his pass attempts for 3,727 yards, 26 TDs and 13 INTs. The 54 sacks were easily the most of his career, with 41 being the prior high mark. He rushed for 498 yards, also easily a career best. It was out of necessity, as the Chargers' offensive line was banged up most of the season. Heading into the postseason against New England this weekend, he is a solid fantasy option in postseason leagues and in DFS play.
Posted 1/05/2026 3:28 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II caught two passes for 23 yards in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.
Huddle Up: After catching fire in the middle of the year, Gadsden had a quiet finish to the season after injuries began mounting on the offensive line. That being said, tight end is a thin position in fantasy playoff contests, and Gadsden has enough upside to be worth a look as a low-end starter.
Posted 1/05/2026 3:20 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris caught two of his six targets for 28 yards in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Harris has stepped up this year when starters have missed time, so it wasn't a surprise to see him log six targets with the Chargers resting many of their offensive starters. He will likely see a reduced role when the playoffs begin, but Harris is a name to keep in mind heading into 2026, especially if Keenan Allen isn't back.
Posted 1/05/2026 3:15 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen caught of his 13 targets for 36 yards in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Allen was one of the few regular starters on the offensive side of the ball to play in the finale, and while he saw plenty of action, he was limited to all shorter catches. He will have Justin Herbert back under when the playoffs begin, and Allen can be a WR3 for playoff contests.
Posted 1/05/2026 3:06 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Jaret Patterson rushed eight times for 29 yards and caught three passes for eight yards in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.
Huddle Up: With Omarion Hampton resting an ankle injury, Patterson led the backfield in touches. He struggled to find running room against a tough Denver defense, and he will likely head to the bench when the playoffs begin, assuming Hampton and Kimani Vidal are healty.
Posted 1/05/2026 3:01 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal rushed three times for 12 yards and lost two yards on his only reception in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Vidal came in nursing a neck injury, so the Chargers may have limited his workload intentionally with the playoffs looming. Outside of a few friendly matchups, Vidal has struggled with efficiency this year, and the upcoming playoff matchup with New England poses a tough test. Vidal should be viewed as a bench option to begin playoff contests.
Posted 1/05/2026 2:57 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Trey Lance completed 20 of his 44 passes for 136 yards and an interception in a 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 18. He also rushed for 69 yards on nine carries and lost a fumble.
Huddle Up: With Justin Herbert resting ahead of the playoffs, Lance had a chance to show what he could do. Unfortunately for LAnce, he was inefficient and struggled with turnovers, although his running ability was on display. Lance seems destined to be a career backup.
Posted 1/05/2026 2:47 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos. He had two receptions for 24 yards before exiting.
Huddle Up: Lambert-Smith was enjoying an expanded role while the Chargers were resting starters, but his day ended early. Even if he is healthy for the playoff opener, Lambert-Smith won't have a much of a role with the receiving corps back at full strength.
Posted 1/04/2026 8:28 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
Huddle Up: Vidal should receive a majority of the work at running back with Omarion Hampton sitting out and can be a No. 2 running back or flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/02/2026 10:21 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and is listed as questionable.
Huddle Up: Vidal being questionable means his status will have to be monitored ahead of Sunday. If he plays, he can be a flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 1/02/2026 10:19 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Huddle Up: With Hampton being ruled out, the running game will fall on Kimani Vidal, who is questionable. Best to avoid the Chargers' backfield in Week 18.
Posted 1/02/2026 10:13 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (rest) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 2, and no longer appears on the injury report.
Huddle Up: Allen is playing to earn some incentives for his contract, so he is a sneaky play as a WR3 or flex in Week 18.
Posted 1/02/2026 2:12 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kimani Vidal (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: With Omarion Hampton still unable to practice, there is a chance that Vidal could handle a heavy workload in the finale. Of course, the Chargers could decide to also limit Vidal's workload ahead of the playoffs, so fantasy owners will need to keep an eye on Vidal's status leading up to the game.
Posted 1/02/2026 2:10 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Hampton still hasn't practiced this week, and there is a good chance that he will simply sit out the finale to rest up for the playoffs.
Posted 1/02/2026 2:08 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen (non-injury) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Allen was back on the practice field after his usual day off to start the week, but it remains to be seen if he will see any action in the finale. The Chargers are opting to rest Justin Herbert, so Allen and other starters could also sit out Week 18.
Posted 1/02/2026 2:05 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand, non-injury) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: It has already been announced that Herbert will sit out the regular season finale, so it is no surprise to see him sit out Thursday's practice session. Trey Lance will likely be under center in Week 18.
Posted 1/01/2026 2:16 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Whether or not Hampton will be healthy enough to play in the finale may not matter. The Chargers are opting to sit Justin Herbert, so Hampton and other starters could join Herbert on the sidelines in Week 18.
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