Fantasy Football Player Notes
2026 Half PPR Draft Rankings
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22.
Omarion Hampton
RB - (at DEN)
Omarion Hampton finished his rookie season as RB16 in PPG in 9 games played, but he suffered from a tough situation. The Chargers were gutted by injuries on their offensive line and to their starting QB. The rookie RB dealt with own injuries as well. But Hampton flashed enough upside to be worth buying into as a fantasy RB1 behind a healthy OL in 2026 with Mike McDaniel stepping in as the Chargers new offensive coordinator. He played four games with a 79% plus snap share, averaging 17.5 PPG. The former UNC product received bell-cow level usage, averaging 17.3 touches per game (tied for top-12 at the position). Also played four games with five or more catches (7th in receptions per game at 3.6). PFF ranked him as the 8th-best graded rusher, finishing 11th in yards after contact per attempt (3.34).
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Ladd McConkey
WR - (at DEN)
Don't hold the OL injuries against the Chargers' skill players. Ladd McConkey specifically. The Chargers' WR failed to live up to his expectations from his rookie season, as Keenan Allen's presence capped his target/production ceiling. The 33-year-old WR LED the Chargers in targets under OC Greg Roman (hyper-targeted on third downs). But with Roman replaced by Mike McDaniel, we should expect McConkey to finish closer to his rookie season, when he averaged 2.6 YPRR. McDaniel knows how to deploy his WRs to achieve peak efficiency both for real-life and fantasy purposes.
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Justin Herbert
QB - (at DEN)
Over the first three years of his NFL career, Justin Herbert averaged 287.5 passing yards and 1.9 TD passes per game. Over the last three years, he's averaged 233.3 passing yards and 1.5 TD passes per game. There hasn't been a discernible difference in Herbert's passing efficiency over those two periods. The downturn can be traced to (at various times) conservative play-calling, offensive line injuries, or a shortage of quality pass catchers. Those problems appear to have been resolved, and Herbert could have a banner season in tandem with new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel (under whom Tua Tagovailoa led the league in passing yardage three years ago).
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110.
Quentin Johnston
WR - (at DEN)
Quentin Johnston showed more signs of progress in 2025, posting career-best fantasy production (WR25 PPG) while maintaining his role as a downfield and red-zone weapon in the Chargers' offense. The season was still wildly inconsistent, as Johnston's early breakout faded once Oronde Gadsden became more involved in the passing game. Even so, Johnston remains attached to an ascending offense with Justin Herbert and should maintain a full-time role entering 2026. The upside remains enticing, but after three seasons without a true top-30 finish, fantasy managers should still expect volatility from the former first-round pick.
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Oronde Gadsden II
TE - (at DEN)
Oronde Gadsden had an exciting four-game run last year as a rookie with 24 catches for 377 yards and 2 TDs from Week 6 to Week 9. He was TE1 in fantasy scoring over that stretch. Despite some dazzling flashes, Gadsden's 2026 fantasy outlook is murky. The Chargers signed blocking TE Charlie Kolar in free agency and picked up former Browns TE David Njoku in May. The Chargers have also added fullback Alec Ingold, who was with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in Miami. With 49 catches for 664 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games as a rookie, Gadsden offers intriguing fantasy upside. But with two other quality tight ends on the roster, Gadsden should be no more than a later-round dart throw in 2026 drafts.
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150.
Keaton Mitchell
RB - (at DEN)
Keaton Mitchell landed with the Chargers this offseason and should be solid competition for Kimani Vidal for the RB2 role. Mitchell flashed with the same big-play ability that he has been known for in his short career with the Ravens last season. Last season, he had only 68 touches, but he had a 10.2% explosive run rate and a respectable 1.37 yards per route run (per Fantasy Points Data). I don't know if he'll have a ton of bankable standalone value week-to-week with the Bolts, but he will offer some flashy big plays for Mike McDaniel's offense when called upon in 2026. I wouldn't be surprised if he works his way into an ancillary role as the season moves along that offers some flex value, but we'll have to wait and see if that comes to fruition.
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Kimani Vidal
RB - (at DEN)
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174.
Tre' Harris
WR - (at DEN)
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Cameron Dicker
K - (at DEN)
Four-year veteran Cameron Dicker is currently the all-time NFL leader in field goal accuracy, having converted at a 93.5% clip. In his three full seasons (he played only 11 games as a rookie), Dicker has finished eighth, third and fourth in fantasy scoring. "Dicker the Kicker" is capable of dialing long-distance, having drilled 59-yard field goals in each of the last two years, and having converted 21-of-27 career attempts from 50 yards or longer. The Chargers have given Dicker ample FG attempts the last two years, tying for fourth in 2024 with 42 and finishing fifth in that category last year with 41. The Chargers' offense could present Dicker with even more scoring opportunities in 2026 with a healthier and improved offensive line and the arrival of highly regarded offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
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Los Angeles Chargers
DST - (at DEN)
The Chargers will take on the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders to start the year. Best schedule for any DST. Draft them and start the Bolts with confidence through the first two weeks of the 2026 season.
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228.
David Njoku
TE - (at DEN)
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272.
Najee Harris
RB - (at DEN)
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292.
Keenan Allen
WR - (at DEN)
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356.
Brenen Thompson
WR - (at DEN)
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434.
Jaret Patterson
RB - (at DEN)
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449.
Alec Ingold
RB - (at DEN)
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538.
Charlie Kolar
TE - (at DEN)
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