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Joshua Palmer - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsJoshua Palmer's Basic Stats

Joshua Palmer
ADP: N/A
Bye: 5
Experience: 3
Age: 25.1
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210
40 Time: 4.57
Speed Score: 96.30

Burst Score (Rank): 119.80 (42%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.22 (53%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.01 (52%)

Joshua Palmer's Weekly Outlook

Week 10 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
3.3 40.2 0.26 5.8
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4 49 0.3 6.8

Joshua Palmer's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#63 Wide Receiver

139.7 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
Not Available 52.3 634.1 4.01 1 0

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsJoshua Palmer's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

The departures of WR Keenan Allen, WR Mike Williams, and RB Austin Ekeler give Palmer a chance to capture the biggest role of his career this season.

He’s been mediocre through three NFL campaigns, though, and is playing under a new, run-leaning coaching staff this year.

There doesn’t appear to be much upside here. But Palmer could see enough volume to be a useful depth piece for fantasy squads.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Palmer caught 38 balls for 581 yards and two TDs in 10 games last year.
  • He missed six games from Week 9 through 14 with a right knee injury. He also missed Week 17 with a concussion.
  • His 58.1 yards per game were a career high. He’s increased his yards per game across each of his three NFL seasons, from 20.8 to 48.1 to 58.1.
  • Palmer ranked 46th among WRs in PPR points per game last year.
  • A big chunk of his production (51.7% of his PPR points) came in Weeks 3, 7, and 15. Palmer finished as a top-24 PPR WR in all three of those weeks. He didn’t finish better than WR35 in any of his other seven outings.
  • Palmer set career highs last year in Pro Football Focus receiving grade and yards per route. He ranked 60th and 36th in those metrics among 80 qualifying WRs.
  • Palmer finished behind Keenan Allen in PFF grade and yards per route but well ahead of Quentin Johnston.
  • Palmer posted a 72-769-3 line in 16 games back in 2022.
    • He finished 49th among WRs in PPR points per game that year.
    • He ranked 57th in PFF receiving grade and 61st in yards per route among 80 qualifying WRs.

What to Expect in 2024

  • The Chargers have a new coaching staff this year led by HC Jim Harbaugh and OC Greg Roman, who both have run-leaning backgrounds.
  • Harbaugh and Roman spent four seasons together in San Francisco from 2011 to 2014. Here’s where those teams ranked in pass attempts and pass rate:
    • 2011 - 31st, 30th
    • 2012 - 31st, 30th
    • 2013 - 32nd, 31st
    • 2014 - 29th, 27th
  • Here’s where the 49ers’ top WR finished in PPR points per game under Harbaugh and Roman:
    • 2011 - 30th (Michael Crabtree)
    • 2012 - 17th (Crabtree)
    • 2013 - 19th (Anquan Boldin)
    • 2014 - 25th (Boldin)
  • The Chargers lost WR Keenan Allen, WR Mike Williams, and RB Austin Ekeler this offseason, leaving a ton of targets up for grabs.
  • Palmer’s primary competition for snaps and targets will come from WRs Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and D.J. Chark.
    • McConkey was the 34th overall pick of this year’s draft. He never led Georgia in catches or receiving yards but fared well in efficiency metrics such as yards per target and yards per route.
    • Johnston was the 21st overall pick of last year’s draft but is coming off an ugly rookie season. Among 93 WRs with 40+ targets, he ranked 81st in PFF receiving grade and 83rd in yards per route.
    • Chark signed with the Chargers in early May on a one-year, $3 million deal with a little over $2 million guaranteed. He's missed 39 games over the last four seasons and averaged 48.6 yards per game. His 1.08 yards per route last year ranked 75th among 93 qualifying WRs.

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Ladd McConkey, WR LAC

7:36pm EDT 10/21/24

Ladd McConkey Active, Quentin Johnston INACTIVE

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (hip) is active for tonight’s game vs. the Cardinals. WR Simi Fehoko (shoulder, groin) is also active. WRs Derius Davis (hamstring) and WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) are inactive. WR D.J. Chark (groin) was not activated and won’t play tonight. McConkey, Josh Palmer, and Fehoko figure to serve as Los Angeles’ top three WRs in this one.

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Chargers WR Quentin Johnston (ankle) did not practice all week and is doubtful for Monday night's game vs. the Cardinals. WR Ladd McConkey (hip) is listed as questionable after a limited week of practice. WRs D.J. Chark (groin), Derius Davis (hamstring), and Simi Fehoko (shoulder, groin) are also officially questionable. Josh Palmer and Brendan Rice are the only healthy WRs on the active roster. We'll see if the Chargers make a promotion from the practice squad ahead of kickoff. McConkey has been the only fantasy-viable WR here for most of the season. If you were hoping to start him this week, make sure you have a backup plan from the Chargers, Cardinals, Bucs, or Ravens rostered in case the rookie ends up inactive on Monday night.

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Chargers WR Josh Palmer (elbow, calf) practiced all week and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Chiefs. Palmer shouldn’t be in Week 4 fantasy lineups, but his return adds target competition for WRs Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.

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Chargers WR Josh Palmer (calf, elbow) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Steelers. His absence likely means more snaps for WRs Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko, but neither is a fantasy option. WRs Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey could pick up extra targets with Palmer out.

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Joshua Palmer, WR LAC
Dynasty MVP 0.0
Position Rank #49 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
248
398
725
Dynasty Write-up
Injuries limited Palmer’s production in 2023. Despite the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, we're not expecting a Palmer breakout in 2024. It's a contract year for the 25-year-old.
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