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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey made just 4 catches for 66 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bills. His 5 targets ranked third on the team. But it was a positive outing if only for presenting his first full set of playing time this season. McConkey played more offensive snaps than anyone but QB Justin Herbert and the O-line. He tied WR Quentin Johnston for the team lead in routes (32), running on 84.2% of Herbert's dropbacks.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh called WR Ladd McConkey "day to day" with the rib injury he suffered in the opener. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that McConkey will be monitored throughout the week before a decision is made on his Week 2 availability. "Sounds like his status is up in the air against the Raiders next week," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport adds. McConkey owners should make plans to be without him this week, but it sounds like he avoided a long-term injury. McConkey's absence vs. Vegas on Sunday would leave Quentin Johnston and Tre Harris as the Chargers' top 2 WRs. Harris is worth adding in most fantasy leagues.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston is "not expected to miss much, if any," time with the lower-body injury he suffered in Tuesday's practice, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. He's "totally fine," a source told Schefter. We'll let you know if something changes with Johnston's status, but for now, consider his fantasy stock unaffected.

Shortly after scoring a TD during a joint practice between the Chargers and 49ers, Quentin Johnston went down with a lower-body injury. Kris Rhim of ESPN said that “Johnston just came up limping after attempting to make a leaping catch on the sideline.”

The Athletic's Daniel Popper believes new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel's offense "could unlock" WR Quentin Johnston. "I see a ton of potential for Johnston in this offense," Popper writes. "McDaniel prioritizes yards after the catch in his passing scheme. He wants the ball into the hands of receivers as fast as possible. This is great news for Johnston, who is most dangerous in these situations. I do not believe any Chargers offense has truly taken advantage of this part of Johnston’s skills."

The Chargers have exercised the fifth-year option on WR Quentin Johnston's contract. That keeps him signed through 2027 and will pay him $18 million guaranteed in that final year of the deal. The Chargers' brass had previously been non-committal on the option, perhaps waiting to see what the draft brought to the WR room.

The Chargers fired OC Greg Roman. The offense was disappointing this season, but an injury-wrecked offensive line was a much bigger culprit than Roman's scheme or play-calling. The Chargers lost LT Rashawn Slater to a season-ending torn patellar tendon in August and then watched RT Joe Alt go down with his own season-ending ankle injury in Week 9. Los Angeles finished bottom two in Pro Football Focus' run- and pass-blocking grades and ESPN's run- and pass-blocking win rates. QB Justin Herbert was pressured on a league-high 43.6% of his dropbacks. We'll see who the Chargers tab to replace Roman. But the offensive line should be much better in 2026 with better health. With Herbert, plus RB Omarion Hampton, WRs Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre Harris, and TE Oronde Gadsden, this is a prime bounce-back offense to target in fantasy drafts.

Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh announced Monday that QB Justin Herbert won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Broncos. The Chargers sit tied with Houston and Buffalo at 11-5, so there's some potential mobility to their seed with Week 18 results. But Harbaugh has clearly decided that getting Herbert -- and potentially others -- healthier for the playoffs matters more than the difference between the No. 5 and No. 7 seeds.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert delivered a big game against Dallas' generous defense on Sunday. Herbert went 23-of-29 passing for 300 yards and 2 TDs. He added 42 yards on eight carries. That included a 1-yard TD plunge late in the second quarter and a 34-yard scramble early in the fourth. Herbert found WR Quentin Johnston from 23 yards out in the first quarter and WR Ladd McConkey from 25 in the second for his TD tosses.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (groin) is active for today’s game vs. the Cowboys. He was listed as questionable after a limited week of practice. Johnston carries elevated risk today and isn’t a recommended fantasy start. He’s averaged just 2.8 catches and 25 yards over his last five games.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cowboys. He got in three limited practices, so we’re expecting him to play. But Johnston, who hasn’t topped 53 yards in a game since Week 4, is not a recommended fantasy start.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (groin) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He went down in last Friday's practice and then missed the Chiefs game, but it looks like he has a chance to make it back for this weekend's game vs. the Cowboys. Johnston's return would take WR Tre Harris out of deep-league consideration.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (groin) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Chiefs. He injured his groin in Friday’s practice, so this could turn into a multi-game absence. Johnston’s absence today should mean an expanded role for WR Tre Harris, but the rookie isn’t a recommended fantasy start in a struggling Chargers passing game.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Chiefs. He was added to the injury report and limited in practice on Friday. We’ll look for further updates on Johnston’s status, but he wasn’t a recommended fantasy start to begin with. He’s been held under 10 PPR points in five of his last eight games.

The Chargers went understandably run heavy in Monday night's OT win over the Eagles. They had QB Justin Herbert just a week removed from surgery for a fracture in his left hand, plus they got rookie RB Omarion Hampton back for the first time since Week 5 (ankle injury). But the final tally of 38 team rushes to just 26 pass attempts obscures the true play breakdown. Herbert ran a season-high 10 times for the game, but that included a season-high eight scrambles vs. just two designed runs. Those designed rushes didn't come until the Chargers' final possession of regulation and then their first of OT. And that fourth-quarter carry was actually designed to go to Vidal. Herbert decided to keep it after seeing a pair of defenders disrupt the blocking.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert (hand) got in a limited practice on Thursday. He was sporting a bulky brace on that left hand in the portion of practice open to the media. OC Greg Roman said afterward that he's "optimistic" Herbert will be able to play vs. the Eagles on Monday night. We continue to project Herbert to play, which would be good news for Los Angeles' skill-position players. But Herbert will not be a recommended start in 1-QB leagues.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will undergo surgery on Monday to repair a fracture in his left hand, HC Jim Harbaugh said after the win over the Raiders. Herbert got hurt in the first quarter but returned with protection on his left hand and played the rest of the game. Harbaugh said the team doesn't know yet whether Herbert will miss time. He'll have an extra day to heal ahead of next Monday night's game against the Eagles -- although that could also leave fantasy owners in a tough spot if Herbert's status isn't known by Sunday. We'll keep you updated throughout the week. Herbert's absence would put Trey Lance under center for the Chargers. He'd be a big downgrade for the team's pass catchers but would have some fantasy appeal thanks to his rushing ability.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shin) is active for today’s game vs. the Jaguars. He was listed as questionable but practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. We’re not expecting the shin to be an issue in this one. Johnston checks in 27th in the Week 11 WR rankings.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms that Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shin) is expected to play vs. the Jaguars today. Johnston is listed as questionable but practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. We're not expecting the shin to be an issue today. Johnston has a plus matchup against a Jacksonville defense that's struggled against outside WRs.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Jaguars. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so Johnston should be fine. We’ll get Los Angeles’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.