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Chargers QB Justin Herbert was excellent in Friday night's win over the Chiefs. He completed 25 of 34 passes (73.5%) for 318 yards (9.4 YPA), 3 TDs, and 0 INTs. Herbert's high-end arm talent was on display throughout the contest. And he reminded us that he's a plus athlete, running seven times for 32 yards. Herbert also had a 22-yard run called back by a holding penalty.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston took a big hit in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams. He appeared to be unconscious at least briefly. A stretcher was brought out for Johnston, but he was eventually able to walk off the field and get carted to the locker room.

Update: Johnston suffered a concussion and was taken to a hospital as a precaution, HC Jim Harbaugh said after the game.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chargers have signed veteran WR Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8.52 million deal.

Chargers WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith caught both of his targets for 43 yards and a TD in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game against the Lions. The rookie won on a 'go' route down the right sideline early in the first quarter for a 28-yard gain. Then he (literally) left his defender grasping for air on a slant route in the second quarter for a 15-yard TD.

WR Mike Williams has informed the team that he's retiring, according to multiple reports. That ends an eight-year career that spanned three teams. Williams had signed a one-year contract this offseason to return the Chargers. That included just $3 million in salary, but it was all guaranteed. So he appeared on track to play it out. Williams split 18 games between the Jets and Steelers last season but totaled only 21 receptions and 1 TD. The Chargers had placed him on the physically unable to perform list for the start of this year's training camp, though the cause had been vague.

The Athletic's Daniel Popper believes Chargers WR Quentin Johnston "is going to have to earn his roster spot in camp." Popper has Mike Williams and rookie Tre Harris projected to start on the outside, with Ladd McConkey in the slot.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (thigh, illness) is active for today’s game vs. the Texans. We’re expecting him to play his usual role. Coming off a career-best 13-186-0 line, Johnston is certainly in play in Wild Card DFS contests.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (thigh, illness) is "good to go" for Saturday's Wild Card game vs. the Texans, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Johnston is listed as questionable after only getting in limited practices on Tuesday and Thursday this week, but we're projecting him to play his normal role tomorrow. Johnston closed the season with a career-best 13-catch, 186-yard outing.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (thigh, illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Wild Card game vs. the Texans. He was limited on Tuesday with the thigh, sidelined on Wednesday with the illness, and then returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Johnston should be available this weekend, but check back around 3 pm ET on Saturday when we get the Chargers' inactives.

The Chargers went without rookie WR -- and team reception leader -- Ladd McConkey for the first time this season in Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs. WR Josh Palmer led the group in playing time, routes (34), targets (9), receptions (6), and receiving yards (78).

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (knee, shoulder) is inactive for tonight’s game vs. the Chiefs. That removes the team’s leader in targets, catches, and receiving yards, hurting QB Justin Herbert's fantasy outlook. We’re expecting WR Josh Palmer to kick inside for more slot snaps with McConkey out. WRs Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis, and D.J. Chark are candidates to pick up more snaps. TE Will Dissly could also see more targets without McConkey roaming the middle of the field.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) practiced all week and is off the final injury report. He’ll be back for Sunday’s game vs. the Browns after missing the last two contests. Johnston drew a 19.4% target share over the first four games of the season, which is more exciting with the Chargers throwing more lately. Still, Johnston would be a desperation Week 9 fantasy play.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) put in a limited practice on Wednesday. That should give him a good shot to return for this weekend's game vs. the Browns. Johnston averaged just 4.5 targets, 2.8 catches, and 36 yards over the first four games of the season, although he scored three times. He has a chance to be a fantasy factor with the Chargers throwing more lately, but Johnston should not be in your Week 9 fantasy plans.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (hip) is active for today’s game vs. the Saints. The rookie only got in a limited practice on Friday but did play through this hip issue last week. WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) is inactive, and WR D.J. Chark (groin) remains on IR.

Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Saints. WRs Ladd McConkey (hip) and D.J. Chark (groin) are questionable. McConkey played through this hip issue last week, so we’re expecting him to play against the Saints. But the hip issue adds risk to a guy who was a low-upside fantasy starter to begin with.