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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Remains sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:01 PM
Haskins (hamstring) is not practicing Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Haskins wasn't able to suit up for Los Angeles' win over the Vikings on Thursday Night Football in Week 8, and it looks like his status remains up-in-the-air heading into a road matchup against the Titans on Sunday. If Haskins remains sidelined versus Tennessee, Jaret Patterson will stand to be elevated from the practice squad again and work as the No. 2 backfield option behind lead back Kimani Vidal. |
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Nyheim Hines Nyheim Hines Reverts to practice squad
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 5:24 PM
Hines reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Hines and Jaret Patterson were both elevated to the Chargers' active roster for Thursday's game against the Vikings due to the absences of Hassan Haskins (hamstring) and Omarion Hampton (ankle). Hines saw just seven snaps (four on offense, three on special teams) while logging two carries for minus-2 yards, and he was the Chargers' clear RB3 behind Kimani Vidal (54 offensive snaps) and Patterson (15 offensive snaps). Hines has been elevated from the practice squad by the Chargers three times this season, which is the maximum amount. He would have to be signed to the active roster in order to play for the Chargers for the rest of the season. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Back to practice squad
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 5:18 PM
Patterson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Patterson was signed to the Chargers' practice squad Oct. 14 and joined fellow running back Nyheim Hines as gameday elevations for Thursday's game against the Vikings due to Hassan Haskins (hamstring) being inactive. Patterson ended up playing 15 snaps on offense and turned 11 carries into 30 yards, with six of those carries coming in the fourth quarter with the Chargers holding a commanding lead. Hines has already been elevated by the Chargers from the practice squad for the maximum three times, so Patterson would be a candidate to be promoted to the active roster for Week 9 against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 2. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Scores first NFL TD
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 9:31 AM
Harris caught both of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 37-10 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Harris actually led all Chargers wide receivers with a 59 percent snap share, as the rookie second-round pick's role in the offense is slowly expanding. His first NFL touchdown came on a six-yard reception in the fourth quarter. Harris will look to build on this performance Week 9 against the Titans. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Blanked in Thursday's win
Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 9:23 AM
Johnston wasn't targeted in Thursday's 37-10 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Johnston was on the field for 38 of 73 offensive snaps, trailing Tre' Harris (43) and Ladd McConkey (42) but finishing well ahead of Keenan Allen (18). Harris has an overlapping skill set with Johnston, and the rookie second-round pick could gradually supplant Johnston as the team's go-to deep threat. Johnston exceeded 70 receiving yards in each of his first four appearances this season while scoring four touchdowns over that span, but he has just 70 yards and one touchdown in his last three games combined. His next opportunity to bounce back will arrive against the Titans in Week 9. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Remains in walking boot
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 11:17 PM
Hampton (ankle) remained in a walking boot following Thursday night's win over the Vikings, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hampton has been on injured reserve since Week 5 and doesn't appear to be close to a return to action. At the time of his placement on injured reserve, it was reported that Hampton would likely miss more than the minimum four games. With Hampton, Najee Harris (Achilles) and Hassan Haskins (hamstring) out Thursday against Minnesota, Kimani Vidal had a career game with a 23-117-1 rushing line. He should continue operating as the Chargers' RB1 in the immediate future. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Keeps rolling in Week 8 win
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 11:01 PM
Gadsden secured all five targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
Analysis: Gadsden was second to Ladd McConkey in receptions and receiving yards while also tying for runner-up status in targets with Keenan Allen. The rookie tight end added his second career touchdown with an eight-yard scoring grab with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter. The chemistry between Justin Herbert and Gadsden has spiked in the last three games, a stretch where they've connected for 19 catches, 309 yards and the two scores on 22 targets. Gadsden will aim to carry over the momentum into a favorable Week 9 road clash with the beatable Titans defense on Sunday, Nov. 2. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Thrives in Week 8 win
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 10:50 PM
Vidal rushed 23 times for 117 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
Analysis: Following an impressive Week 6 showing against the Dolphins where Vidal had compiled a career-best 124 yards, the 2024 sixth-round pick was stymied by the Colts to the tune of 20 yards on just nine carries on Sunday. However, the second-year pro bounced back in spectacular fashion Thursday, averaging just over 5.0 yards per tote while rattling off three runs of double-digit yardage. He also added a three-yard scoring run early in the second quarter for his first NFL touchdown, rounding out his night nicely. Vidal appears fully capable of holding down the fort in the ground attack until Omarion Hampton (IR, ankle) is ready to return, and he could well put together a successful encore on the road in Week 9 when Los Angeles faces the vulnerable Titans on Nov. 2. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Long TD grab in win
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 10:33 PM
McConkey secured six of 10 targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
Analysis: McConkey paced the Chargers across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, and his 27-yard, in-stride touchdown reception just before halftime served as his third scoring grab of the season. After a lackluster four-game stretch between Weeks 2 and 5, McConkey has come alive with a combined 22-255-2 line on 34 targets over the last three contests. The second-year wideout has a good chance of carrying over his momentum into Week 9, as a road date with the vulnerable Titans defense is on tap Sunday, Nov. 2. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Three TDs in big win
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 10:28 PM
Herbert completed 18 of 25 passes for 227 yards with three touchdowns and one interception while adding seven rushes for 62 yards in the Chargers' 37-10 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.
Analysis: Herbert faced an uphill battle coming in, considering the aggressive tendencies of the Vikings' defense and makeshift nature of his offensive line. However, the sixth-year pro and his teammates performed admirably, heating up starting in the latter portion of the first quarter and clicking from that point forward. Herbert connected with Oronde Gadsden from eight yards out for the first points of the night, and he then launched a beautifully thrown 27-yard scoring strike to Ladd McConkey down the right sideline just before halftime. Herbert capped things off with a six-yard TD toss to rookie Tre' Harris early in the fourth quarter while subsequently leading Los Angeles to another pair of scoring drives that culminated in Cameron Dicker field goals. Herbert now has back-to-back three-touchdown tallies within a span of five days heading into a favorable Week 9 road matchup against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 2. |
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Will Dissly Will Dissly Healthy scratch Week 8
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 5:55 PM
Dissly (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Dissly played just three offensive snaps during the Chargers' Week 7 loss to the Vikings. His role in the offense has waned with the emergence of rookie fifth-rounder Oronde Gadsden, and Dissly will observe Thursday's game in street clothes. With Dissly inactive, the Chargers will roll with three tight ends on the active roster in Gadsden, Tucker Fisk and Tyler Conklin for Week 8. |
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Nyheim Hines Nyheim Hines Elevated to join shallow backfield
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 3:18 PM
The Chargers have elevated Hines from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday's home game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Hines and Jaret Patterson have both been elevated to join a Los Angeles backfield that lacks any depth behind Kimani Vidal, with Hassan Haskins (hamstring) ruled out for Week 8, Omarion Hampton (ankle) still on IR, and Najee Harris (Achilles) out for the year. While Vidal has operated in a clear No. 1 backfield role since Hampton's injury, both Hines and Patterson could find themselves handling offensive touches if Thursday's contest turns into a run-heavy affair. Hines has been elevated for each of the Chargers' prior two games, and in both contests he contributed as a kick returner without logging a carry or target. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Elevated for banged-up Chargers
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 3:06 PM
Patterson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Patterson and Nyheim Hines have both been elevated, giving the Chargers a pair of healthy alternatives to Kimani Vidal, who is the only available option currently on the 53-man roster. Patterson has rushed 85 times for 344 yards and two touchdowns in 21 regular-season NFL games. He played for Washington in 2021 and 2022 before appearing in one game with the Chargers in 2024. |
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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Ruled out for TNF
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 3:19 PM
Haskins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Vikings, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: Haskins will not be available Week 8, paving the way for Kimani Vidal to once again operate as Los Angeles' clear lead back with Omarion Hampton (ankle) still on IR. With Haskins sidelined, expect one or both of Nyheim Hines and Trayveon Williams to be elevated from the practice squad to provide the Chargers some additional backfield depth. |
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Will Dissly Will Dissly Held catchless against Colts
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 2:43 AM
Dissly failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Dissly was unable to make an impact in Sunday's high-scoring affair against the Colts, as the veteran tight end played just three of the Chargers' 76 offensive snaps. The 29-year-old has taken a clear backseat to fellow tight end Oronde Gadsden, who finished the game with seven catches for a team-leading 164 yards and a touchdown. Dissly should be ignored for fantasy purposes based on his limited usage in the Chargers' passing attack. Next up for Los Angeles is a Week 8 matchup against the Vikings. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Two grabs in loss
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 2:28 AM
Harris caught both of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Harris played 33 of the Chargers' 76 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Quentin Johnston (68), Ladd McConkey (67) and Keenan Allen (49). The rookie second-round pick has now recorded just nine catches for 95 scoreless yards through his first seven games. Barring injuries, Harris will continue to face stiff competition for targets in the Chargers' crowded wide receiver room. The 23-year-old wideout is best left out of fantasy lineups when the Chargers host Vikings in Week 8. |
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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Sits out practice Tuesday
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 8:15 PM
Haskins (hamstring) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday.
Analysis: Haskins has gone down as a non-participant on both of the Chargers' first two Week 8 practice reports, and head coach Jim Harbaugh acknowledged earlier Tuesday that the running back is unlikely to play Thursday versus Minnesota. Assuming Haskins is officially ruled out following Wednesday's session, Kimani Vidal would be in line to lead the Los Angeles backfield Thursday, while Nyheim Hines and/or Trayveon Williams could be elevated from the practice squad to provide depth. |
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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Unlikely to play Thursday
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:34 PM
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday that Haskins (hamstring) is doubtful to play Thursday against the Vikings, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: In the Chargers' 38-24 loss to the Colts this past Sunday, Haskins handled just three touches while Kimani Vidal led the backfield with 13. Haskins' hamstring injury may have played a factor in his limited usage, and now that Haskins is likely headed for a Week 8 absence, Vidal could be entrusted with an even larger share of the workload. The Chargers have Nyheim Hines and Trayveon Williams as available backfield options on their practice squad and could look to promote either or both players ahead of Thursday's contest. |
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Nyheim Hines Nyheim Hines Returns to practice squad
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 8:38 PM
Hines reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Hines was back with the active roster for a second straight game, playing just one snap with the offense in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts. The running back was able to produce 98 yards on four kickoff returns while logging six snaps with the special-teams unit. With Hassan Haskins (hamstring) listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, it's possible that Hines will be elevated for a third straight week ahead of Thursday night's matchup with Minnesota. |
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Hassan Haskins Hassan Haskins Estimated as DNP on Monday
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 3:16 PM
Haskins (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Haskins suited up for Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Colts despite initially being listed as questionable for the game due to a chest injury, and he's now emerged from the contest managing a hamstring issue. Kimani Vidal logged 13 touches on offense versus three for Haskins against Indianapolis, but neither back got much done in an unusual matchup that saw Justin Herbert log a season-high 55 pass attempts. If Haskins is unable to get healthy on a short week in time to suit up for Thursday Night Football against the Vikings, expect Nyheim Hines to be elevated from the practice squad as the No. 2 option behind Vidal. |
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