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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Makes way back to practice squad
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:32 PM
Williams reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Williams got his second elevation of the season ahead of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. He worked as Los Angeles' No. 2 running back, logging 18 of the team's 48 offensive snaps (behind Kimani Vidal's 25 and Amar Johnson's four). Williams finished with three carries for minus-1 yard and caught his only target for zero yards. He also logged 12 snaps on special teams, returning one kick for 22 yards. The Chargers are on bye in Week 12, and rookie Omarion Hampton (ankle) has a chance to return in Week 13. Even if that happens, Williams may still get elevated again, as Vidal is currently the only healthy running back on Los Angeles' active roster. |
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Amar Johnson Amar Johnson Heads back to practice squad
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:23 PM
Johnson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Johnson logged four of Los Angeles' 48 offensive snaps Sunday in a loss to Jacksonville. He carried twice for eight yards and didn't catch his only target. Johnson's elevation came as a result of Jaret Patterson having already been elevated from the practice squad the maximum three times this season. The Chargers are on bye in Week 12, and rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) could be back for Week 13 if he's activated off IR. With that being said, Kimani Vidal is currently the only healthy RB on the Chargers' active roster, so Johnson could get his third elevation at some point before the end of the campaign even if Hampton suits up two Sundays from now. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Kept in check in big loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:34 AM
Harris caught his only target for 12 yards in the 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Harris played his usual snap load, but with Los Angeles' offense in disarray and Jacksonville wholly dominating the line of scrimmage, the rookie never stood a chance from a fantasy perspective. The 2025 second-round pick has just nine targets in the last five games after seeing five total in Week 6 despite a typical cadence in terms of playing time. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Held catchless in loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 9:31 AM
Johnston failed to catch any of his three targets in a 35-6 drubbing at the hands of the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Justin Herbert was pulled early in the second half after the Chargers were manhandled on both sides of the ball. The entirety of the team's passing attack took a hit, but none more so than Johnston, who just garnered 10 targets in Week 10 against the Steelers. It's fair to assume the Chargers will get back on track after their bye against the lowly Raiders in Week 13 , but with difficult matchups against teams like the Eagles and Texans looming after that, as well as divisional clashes with Denver and Kansas City, this might not be the only game that proves to be rough sledding for Johnston. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Just 41 yards in Week 11 loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:47 PM
Gadsden caught two of five targets for 41 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Gadsden had just one catch for 13 yards until late in the fourth quarter when he caught a 28-yard pass from backup quarterback Trey Lance when the game was well out of hand. It was a challenge most of the afternoon for the Los Angeles offense, as Justin Herbert threw for just 81 yards prior to being removed from the blowout loss. After big production in October, Gadsden has cooled off in back-to-back weeks, with just five catches for 54 yards on 11 targets over the past two games. The Chargers have a Week 12 bye before hosting the Raiders at home in Week 13. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Stymied in lopsided loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 7:05 PM
Vidal rushed five times for 13 yards and brought in both targets for minus-1 yard in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Vidal was stonewalled on his few opportunities, and a game script that saw the Jaguars eventually pull away from the Chargers essentially put a quick end to any fantasy hopes the running back and his fantasy managers had. Vidal also battled through a thigh injury that led to a brief exit from the game, and he ultimately finished with his lowest rushing yardage total in any game during which he's logged any carries this season. Sunday may have been Vidal's final game in the lead-back role as well, as Omarion Hampton (IR, ankle) may be ready to return for a Week 13 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 following the Week 12 bye. |
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Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Leads team in receiving in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:58 PM
Allen caught four of six targets for 53 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Allen paced Los Angeles in targets, catches and receiving yards on a day when Justin Herbert was under constant duress, completing just 10 of 18 passes for 81 scoreless yards and one interception prior to being removed from the game in the fourth quarter of the blowout defeat in favor of Trey Lance. Prior to Sunday, Allen hadn't topped 50 yards receiving in a game since Week 7, and he's gone without a touchdown in four consecutive contests. With the emergence of Oronde Gadsden and Quentin Johnston's return to health, Allen has taken more of a back seat in the passing game of late. The Chargers will now head into their Week 12 bye. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Pulled late in abysmal outing
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 6:58 PM
Herbert completed 10 of 18 passes for 81 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while adding three rushes for 21 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: The sixth-year pro put together a performance that was about as poor as his numbers indicated, with Herbert finishing with a career-low yardage total. Herbert was sacked just twice but appeared to be under constant duress, and he failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time all season before being pulled for Trey Lance in the fourth quarter. The Chargers will now have a Week 12 bye to regroup before returning to action in a Week 13 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Limited to three catches in loss
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 5:54 PM
McConkey brought in three of four targets for 13 yards in the Chargers' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: McConkey had a forgettable afternoon in a shockingly lopsided loss for the Chargers that saw Justin Herbert pulled early after throwing for only 81 yards and an interception. McConkey's yardage total was his second lowest of the season, and it snapped a five-game streak of 55-plus receiving-yard efforts. The ugly afternoon for the air attack was a clear outlier, so McConkey is a good bounce-back candidate in a Week 13 home matchup against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 30 following a Week 12 bye. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Back in Sunday's contest
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:09 PM
Vidal (thigh) returned to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Vidal had exited the contest due to a thigh issue, but he was able to return to the Chargers' Week 11 backfield, which also includes Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Leaves Sunday's game
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:00 PM
Vidal exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars after sustaining a thigh injury.
Analysis: Before hurting his thigh, Vidal had carried three times for 11 yards and caught both of his targets for minus-1 yard. Amar Johnson and Trayveon Williams are available to handle the Chargers' backfield duties while Vidal is sidelined. |
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Healthy scratch Week 11
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 11:25 AM
Lambert-Smith (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: It's the first time this season that the rookie fifth-rounder is a healthy scratch, and with the Chargers on a bye Week 12, his next opportunity to play is Week 13 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 13. Derius Davis and Trayveon Williams are slated to serve as the Chargers' primary returners on kickoffs and punts in Lambert-Smith's absence. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Ready to play Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 10:41 AM
Johnston (shin) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Though Johnston carried a questionable tag into Sunday, he didn't appear to be at any major risk of missing the contest after he was able to turn in a full practice Friday. After he had been limited to between zero and six targets over four straight appearances from Weeks 5 through 9, Johnston saw his involvement in the passing attack pick back up in the Chargers' win over the Steelers this past Sunday, when he finished with five catches for 42 yards on 10 targets. However, due to the presence of fellow wideouts Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen as well as the emergence of rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden, Johnston's target counts could remain highly volatile from week to week. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Seems likely to suit up Sunday
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 10:48 PM
Johnston (shin), who is questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against Jacksonville, appears likely to play after practicing in full Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Johnston was given a questionable tag heading into the weekend despite logging a full practice Friday. Players who end the week with a full practice session typically end up playing in the upcoming contest, though Johnston's status may not be officially clarified until around 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. If he does suit up, Johnston will likely take on his usual key role in the Chargers' WR corps alongside Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Brought up from practice squad
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 6:08 PM
The Chargers elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Williams will join the Chargers' active roster for a second consecutive game to provide backfield depth for Kimani Vidal for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Williams played solely on special teams during the Chargers' Week 10 win over the Steelers and returned two kickoffs for 51 yards in that contest, but he could share some backfield rotational snaps with fellow practice squad running back Amar Johnson. |
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Amar Johnson Amar Johnson Elevated for Week 11
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 6:03 PM
The Chargers elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: It's the second time Johnson has been elevated to the Bolts' active roster this season. He'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, when he'll join Trayveon Williams as the Chargers' rotational running backs behind Kimani Vidal. Johnson played in Week 9 against the Titans, but he was limited to just three snaps on special teams. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Cleared to face Jaguars
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:31 PM
McConkey (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: McConkey upgraded to full practice participation Friday after limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Having reestablished himself as Justin Herbert's top target in recent weeks, McConkey has scored in four of his last six games heading into Sunday's matchup against a vulnerable Jacksonville secondary that has allowed 11 touchdowns through the air in its last three games. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Questionable after full practice
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
Johnston (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after practicing fully Friday, Eric Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Johnston was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to a full session Friday bodes well for his chances of facing Jacksonville. That said, the WR's official 'questionable' designation makes his status worth confirming ahead of the Chargers' 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. In his team's Week 10 win over the Steelers, Johnston recorded an 82 snap share en route to catching five of his team-high 10 targets for 42 yards. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 12:16 PM
Johnston (shin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Johnston was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, with added context regarding his Week 11 status slated to arrive via his official participation level Friday. If Johnston is limited or out Sunday against the Jaguars, Tre' Harris would likely see added snaps alongside Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:48 PM
McConkey (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: McConkey and Quentin Johnston (shin) have both opened the week with back-to-back limited practices. McConkey's ability to participate in a limited capacity indicates that the issue isn't a long-term concern, but a full practice Friday would likely clear him from an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars. If McConkey is unable to play or operates on a snap count in Week 11, then Derius Davis and rookies Tre' Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith would all be poised for an increase in snaps on offense. |
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