Los Angeles Chargers
AFC West
Hassan Haskins (toe) is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Haskins may not be able to play on Sunday. He was limited in practice all week with a toe injury, and he is now officially listed as questionable to suit up. He didn't play a role in for the Chargers in Week 1, however, so his possible absence won't carry any weight for fantasy purposes.
Category: Injury Updates
Joshua Palmer (knee) is questionable to play in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Palmer may not play on Sunday thanks to a knee injury. He was limited at practice this week because of it, and the team will likely base his status off of how he feels close to kickoff on Sunday. If he's out, that will lead to more work for rookie Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston in a great matchup against a terrible Panthers' defense.
Category: Injury Updates
Joey Bosa (back) is officially questionable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bosa is dealing with a back injury that will leave him questionable for Sunday's game. He missed practice at points this week because of it, and it remains unclear if the team expects him to be active or not. His absence would be less than ideal for the Chargers, but they probably won't need him in an easy matchup against the Panthers.
Category: Injury Updates
The Los Angeles Chargers D/ST allowed 10 points, 257 passing yards, and 71 rushing yards in a 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: The defense tallied on interception, four sacks, and two fumble recoveries in the win. The Chargers' defense struggled last season, but turned in a inspiring performance in the first game of the season. They have a favorable matchup with Carolina in Week 2.
Category: Game Recaps
Cameron Dicker converted on all three of his field goal attempts and lone extra point attempt in a 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: Dicker made field goals from 24, 25, and 53 yards in the Chargers' win Sunday. The 24-year-old should see plenty of opportunities in 2024 if the Chargers offense can continue to perform as they did in Week 1.
Category: Game Recaps
Hayden Hurst caught 2-of-3 targets for 33 yards in the Chargers' 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: Hurst led the tight ends in receptions and targets in the win. The Chargers did not feature Hurst or Will Dissly prominently in Week 1 and fantasy managers should feel comfortable leaving them out of their starting lineups for now.
Category: Game Recaps
Quentin Johnston caught 3-of-5 targets for 36 yards in the Chargers' 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: Johnston turned in a solid performance as the WR2 in the Chargers' offense Sunday. If he can continue to put up similar numbers, he could carve out a larger role in 2024.
Category: Game Recaps
Ladd McConkey caught 5-of-7 targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in a 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: McConkey found the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Chargers. The rookie wideout lead the team in receptions, yards, and targets, which is an excellent sign for fantasy managers. McConkey and the Chargers will look to take advantage of a favorable matchup against Carolina in Week 2.
Category: Game Recaps
J.K. Dobbins tallied 135 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in a 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins tallied the longest play of the day for the Chargers, ripping off a 61-yard run that came close to a touchdown. The Chargers are expected to ride the hot hand, but Dobbins could have the upper hand heading into Week 2.
Category: Game Recaps
Gus Edwards tallied 26 rushing yards on 11 carries in the Chargers' 22-10 win over the Raiders. He caught his lone target for two yards.
Fantasy Impact: Edwards tallied one more rushing attempt than J.K. Dobbins, but was outpaced on the ground 135-to-26. Fantasy managers should expect the Chargers to continue to ride the hot hand, but for now it appears Dobbins has the upper hand heading into Week 2.
Category: Game Recaps
Justin Herbert completed 17-of-26 pass attempts for 144 yards and a touchdown in a 22-10 win over the Raiders.
Fantasy Impact: Herbert also added six rushing yards on four attempts. He connected with rookie WR Ladd McConkey on a 10-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter. Herbert will look to build on this performance and install confidence in fantasy managers in Week 2 against Carolina.
Category: Game Recaps
Kimani Vidal is officially inactive for Week 1 for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vidal won’t suit up for the season opener for head coach Jim Harbaugh, with Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins leading a revamped Los Angeles rushing attack against the Raiders Sunday.
The Chargers have listed Scott Matlock as their starting FB, but they are expected to also use him at defensive tackle in Week 1. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Jim Harbaugh stated that he is in such good condition that he could play a doubleheader if needed. While he may not be fantasy relevant right now, his size will open up holes for the running game and will provide protection for Justin Herbert in the passing game.
Eric Tomlinson has been elevated to the Chargers' active roster prior to the season opener against the Raiders. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on X)
Fantasy Impact: Tomlinson provides more tight end depth to a room that already has Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst, and Stone Smartt. Tomlinson will be no more than a depth piece and will not be fantasy-relevant in this AFC West matchup.
Category: Transactions
DJ Chark Jr. has been placed on IR by the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of the season opener on Sunday. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Chark was previously ruled out for Week 1, but ultimately, his injury was deemed serious enough to be placed on IR and miss at least four games. In his absence, Derius Davis, Brenden Rice, and Simi Fehoko will likely see more playing time. However, none are likely to be fantasy-relevant unless the Chargers are more pass-heavy than anticipated.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Chargers signed RB Jaret Patterson to their practice squad. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This move comes one day after Patterson was waived by the Chargers. Isaiah Spiller was released as the corresponding move.
Category: Transactions
The Chargers signed C Sam Mustipher. (Source: Daniel Popper on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mustipher was recently waived by the Broncos. He will add depth on the offensive line for the Chargers.
Category: Transactions
The Chargers are releasing veteran S Tony Jefferson. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jefferson is expected to join back on the Chargers practice squad. He signed a deal with them back in June.
Category: Transactions
The Chargers have released WR Cornelius Johnson. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Johnson was selected No. 253 overall by the Chargers back in April. He'll be free to sign with any team.
Category: Transactions
Rookie WR Brenden Rice has made the Chargers initial 53-man roster. (Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brenden --- the son of Jerry Rice --- had a strong training camp. He'll open the season in a depth role in the Chargers wide receiver room.
Category: Transactions