Los Angeles Chargers
AFC West | 2-2-0
Avg PTS
17
Rank: 26th
Avg Yds
278.25
Rank: 28th
Avg PYds
150.5
Rank: 30th
Avg RYds
127.75
Rank: 10th
Posted 9/30/2024 6:11 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston was targeted five times, resulting in one catch for nine yards versus the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 29. He also ran once for four yards.
Huddle Up: Johnston had been a pleasant surprise through three games, highlighted by his 95-yard, 3-TD effort in Weeks 2 and 3 combined. While his output on Sunday was disappointing, he was second on the club in targets, so at least he didn't disappear from the game plan. He's still too spotty to be carried in standard leagues, but you can continue keeping an eye on him in the weeks ahead.
Posted 9/30/2024 5:58 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer had three catches (on four targets) versus the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Huddle Up: After missing Week 3 with a calf/elbow injury, Palmer was back on the field Sunday. As the team's top returning receiver, there was a case to be made for Palmer being Justin Herbert's go-to guy in 2024. That hasn't happened. With just seven catches and 70 yards combined through three games, Palmer isn't worth owning.
Posted 9/30/2024 5:40 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey had five receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown in a Week 4 defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. McConkey led the team in all three categories, and he also had a team-high seven targets.
Huddle Up: The rookie seems to be settling in as Justin Herbert's No. 1 target. Granted, it's been a low-volume passing attack, but even within those constraints, McConkey has seen six or more targets in all but one of LA's first four games. The team is on bye next week, which should afford the ailing Herbert to heal up a bit and perhaps lead to a more productive offense in the weeks ahead. As roster depth in the WR5 realm, McConkey offers some upside.
Posted 9/30/2024 5:27 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards carried the ball six times for 19 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 29.
Huddle Up: Through the first two games, Edwards had 29 carries and J.K. Dobbins had 27. In the two games since, Edwards has nine carries to 29 for Dobbins. The latter was amazing the first two weeks but has just 76 yards the past two, so we'll see if the Chargers reconsider their decision to lean more heavily on Dobbins during their Week 5 bye. Regardless, Edwards is worth owning even in a clear backup role because Dobbins has spent most of his career on the shelf. For now, however, Edwards is best left on the bench.
Posted 9/30/2024 3:37 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins rushed 14 times for 32 yards and caught three passes for 30 yards in a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.
Huddle Up: Dobbins struggled for the second consecutive game, and opponents may be adjusting to the run-heavy approach of the Chargers. The good news is that Dobbins led team in carrries, and he has become the top back in the Los Angeles backfield.
Posted 9/30/2024 3:28 am GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed 16 of his 27 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown in a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.
Huddle Up: Herbert has yet to throw for 200 yards in a game this year, and the conservative nature of the offense is severely capping his upside. Unless the Chargers open things up as the season goes on, Herbert is going to be a mediocre QB2.
Posted 9/29/2024 6:58 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) is officially active for the Week 4 game.
Huddle Up: Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury but will try to play this week against the Kansas City Chiefs. He should be avoided in standard leagues but can be a starting option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 9/28/2024 7:59 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) is expected to play in Week 4, per sources on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Huddle Up: Herbert is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, which usually means a multi-week absence. Instead, the Chargers keep running Herbert out there and will do so again in Week 4, even though he exited last week early due to his injury. Herbert is not a suggested starting option.
Posted 9/27/2024 9:47 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 27, and is not on the injury report for Week 4.
Huddle Up: Palmer will be back in the lineup after missing a few games and should see a few targets in the passing game. He probably can be avoided in fantasy leagues if better options are available.
Posted 9/26/2024 9:57 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
Huddle Up: Palmer appears to be on track to play in Week 4 and likely will see a few targets if he is active for the game. Fantasy players likely will have better options available and can avoid Palmer.
Posted 9/26/2024 9:48 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 26.
Huddle Up: It looks like Herbert has a good chance to play this week despite aggravating his ankle injury during the Week 3 game. He can be a starting option in two-quarterback leagues if he is active but probably should be avoided in standard leagues.
Posted 9/25/2024 11:34 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Huddle Up: Palmer has missed some time because of the injuries but seems to have a chance to be active for Week 4. He probably will only see a few targets if he plays and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/25/2024 11:30 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Huddle Up: Herbert was not able to finish the Week 3 game because of the injury, but he may be back on the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. Fantasy players can monitor the situation during the next few days, but Herbert is probably only a possible starting option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 9/23/2024 3:31 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) aggravated his high-ankle sprain in Week 3, but X-rays were negative.
Huddle Up: They're going to monitor him through the week, but it's hard to imagine someone aggravating a high-ankle sprain, which is already a four-to-six-week injury, playing the following week. Taylor Heinicke looked awful in Herbert's stead and took three sacks. With a full week to prep, though, he could be a serviceable QB2. The Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs next week.
Posted 9/22/2024 9:03 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey caught three passes for 44 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. He was targeted six times during the game.
Huddle Up: McConkey has been targeted at least six times in two of the three games this season, but his 44 yards this week was a season high. He should see a handful of targets next week but is not a strong fantasy option at this time.
Posted 9/22/2024 9:00 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston caught two passes for 44 yards and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. He was targeted two times during the game.
Huddle Up: Johnston has been the main option in the passing game for the Chargers over the last two games and has three touchdowns during that span. He will continue to be involved in the passing game and could be a flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 9/22/2024 8:58 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards rushed for nine yards on three carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.
Huddle Up: Edwards is behind J.K. Dobbins on the depth chart and probably will see limited touches as long as Dobbins is healthy. He probably should not be a starting option in any leagues at this time.
Posted 9/22/2024 8:52 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins rushed for 44 yards on 15 carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. He also caught three passes for 10 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Dobbins continues to receive most of the work at running back but was held in check this week. He should see a similar workload next week and likely will be a starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 9/22/2024 7:10 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) is considered questionable to return to the Week 3 game because of an ankle injury.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see how long Herbert will be sidelined. Either Taylor Heinicke or Easton Stick will start if Herbert misses time, but neither is more than a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
Posted 9/22/2024 7:03 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) appears to aggravated his ankle injury during the Week 3 game, and has momentarily been replaced by QB Taylor Heinicke.
Huddle Up: Herbert was a game-time decision entering the game, so there is a good chance that ankle became an issue again. Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see how long Herbert may be sidelined.
Posted 9/22/2024 3:44 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) has been declared inactive for the Week 3 game.
Huddle Up: Quentin Johnston had a standout performance last week and should be the main target in the passing game again in Week 3. He could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 9/21/2024 6:11 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert's status for Week 3 will be determined during pregame warmups but there is optimism he will play, per sources on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Huddle Up: Herbert playing would be great news for Chargers pass-catchers, but he remains off the starting radar entering Week 3.
Posted 9/20/2024 7:19 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 3.
Huddle Up: Palmer missed all three practices this week, so he appears to be a long shot to play in the Week 3 game. Quentin Johnston is coming off a two-touchdown performance in the last game but is a risky option in fantasy leagues since the Chargers may be starting their backup quarterback.
Posted 9/20/2024 7:04 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) informed reporters that he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain on Friday, Sept. 20. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Huddle Up: This is not great news for the Chargers or any members of their passing attack. While Herbert has not been needed much in the first two weeks, Los Angeles could have used a fully healthy version of him this week. If he plays, he will likely be very limited in his ability to run or move in the pocket. At this point, fantasy managers should expect Easton Stick to get the nod.
Posted 9/19/2024 7:53 pm GMT
Los Angeles Chargers WR Joshua Palmer (calf, elbow) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 19.
Huddle Up: Palmer is questionable at best for Week 3 and could be ruled out if he misses the final practice of the week. He has not been a big part of the passing game so far and can be avoided even if he is cleared to play this week.
Posted 9/19/2024 7:50 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 19.
Huddle Up: Herbert probably will be available for the Week 3 game, but fantasy players should continue to monitor the situation over the next few days. The Chargers have been more of a running team early in the season, so Herbert probably is only an option in two-quarterback leagues.
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