DJ Chark Jr.
WR - Los Angeles Chargers
2024 Outlook
DJ Chark has signed a one-year deal with the Chargers worth up to $5 million after spending last year with the Panthers and the year prior with the Lions.
Fantasy Impact
Chark joins a Chargers wide receiver room that is in need of an upgrade from last year, especially with the departure of Keenan Allen. Chark will look to supply a veteran presence and a deep ball threat to a young Chargers wide receiver room that mostly consists of inexperienced pass catchers.
DJ Chark Jr. caught 2-of-4 targets for 46 yards in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.
Fantasy Impact
Chark will finish his first season in Carolina with 525 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 35 receptions. The 27-year-old is set to test free agency at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Carolina Panthers WR DJ Chark Jr. was a full participant in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a foot injury.
Fantasy Impact
The Panthers aren't playing for much anymore but pride, and despite signs of life against Green Bay, the team's offense has not been anything to write home about. Chark has not been a focal point of the offense, though he has had a few productive outings. Going against a Tampa Bay team with playoff aspirations on the line, expect the defense to give everything they have to further stifle Carolina's offense, making Chark a risky bet in deeper fantasy leagues.
DJ Chark Jr. caught 1-of-6 targets for 18 yards in the Panthers' 26-0 loss against the Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact
Chark tied Adam Thielen for the team-high in targets, but only hauled in one of them coming off his huge performance in Week 16. He remains off the fantasy radar next week against Tampa Bay.
D.J. Chark Jr. caught six of his eight targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-30 loss to the Packers in Week 16.
Fantasy Impact
Chark came into Sunday's game with just six receptions in his previous three games but he exploded for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Panthers almost pulled off a comeback victory. It is hard to see Chark repeating his Week 16 performance next week against the Jaguars.
