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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden In line to practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:03 PM
Gadsden (quadriceps) is slated to practice Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gadsden was forced out of Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers in the third quarter after logging 38 snaps in the contest. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the tight end is viewed as day-to-day with a quad bruise, but Gadsden's looming participation in practice Wednesday -- in any capacity -- is a positive sign ahead of this weekend's game against the Jaguars. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Targeted twice against Pittsburgh
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:59 AM
Harris caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Harris played 32 of the Chargers' 73 offensive snaps Sunday, behind Quentin Johnston (60), Ladd McConkey (52) and Keenan Allen (37). The rookie wideout has now caught two passes in a contest for the fourth straight week. Harris has played more than 50 percent of snaps just twice this season, limiting his opportunities in the Chargers' offensive attack. Barring injuries to Johnston, McConkey or Allen, the 23-year-old Mississippi product should not be trusted for consistent fantasy production going forward. Next up for the Chargers is a Week 11 matchup against the Jaguars. |
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Tucker Fisk Tucker Fisk Records one catch in win
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 6:34 AM
Fisk secured his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Fisk was not a major part of the Chargers' game plan Sunday, playing just 27 of 73 offensive snaps and being targeted just once. After failing to record a single catch in the first six games he played this season, the second-year tight end has now recorded one catch in the last two contests. With that said, Fisk's depth role with Los Angeles doesn't provide him with enough opportunities for him to be fantasy relevant, as he will continue to compete with Oronde Gadsden (quadriceps), Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly for playing time and targets. Next up for the Chargers is a Week 11 matchup against the Jaguars. |
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Tyler Conklin Tyler Conklin One catch in win
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 10:10 PM
Conklin caught his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Conklin's catch against the Steelers was his first since Week 5, as the veteran tight end has not been a big part of the Chargers' offensive plans since the emergence of teammate Oronde Gadsden (quadriceps). With Gadsden sidelined due to an injury suffered in the third quarter, Conklin saw an uptick in his snap share. The 30-year-old played 23 of the Chargers' 73 offensive snaps after failing to play a single offensive snap in Week 9. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Gadsden is considered day-to-day, so it appears the issue won't be long term. If he does miss time, however, Conklin would be a candidate to operate as Los Angeles' top pass-catching tight end when the Chargers visit the Jaguars in Week 11. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Returns to practice squad
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 8:35 PM
Patterson reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Patterson was elevated to the active roster for the third week in a row, officially logging a one-yard carry while playing four snaps offense, but he did have another carry negated by a holding call. The running back operated as the No. 2 option behind Kimani Vidal, but Vidal far outpaced him with 68 offensive snaps. Patterson has now exhausted all of his elevations and the team will have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play again this season. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Labeled day-to-day
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 2:18 PM
Gadsen is considered day-to-day after an MRI on Monday revealed the nature of his injury to be a bruised quadriceps, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Gadsden was forced out of Los Angeles' win over the Steelers on Sunday night early due to what was initially called a left knee injury, so the results of his MRI are ultimately encouraging. The rookie tight end's status will need to be monitored as the Chargers prepare for a road contest against the Jaguars in Week 11, but it at least appears he's avoided any sort of severe injury that could require a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly will operate as Los Angeles' top pass-catching tight ends if Gadsden misses any time. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Set for MRI on knee
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 9:17 AM
Gadsden is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left knee after exiting Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers in the third quarter, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The rookie tight end finished with three catches for 13 yards on six targets before leaving the game when he made hard contact with the knee of a Steelers defender. The MRI will shed more light on the severity of Gadsden's injury, but his status for a Week 11 game in Jacksonville is murky. If he's sidelined next weekend, the Chargers would go back to Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly as their main pass-catching options at tight end. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Leads team with 10 targets on SNF
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:24 PM
Johnston had five receptions on 10 targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Johnston paced the Chargers in targets on Sunday Night Football, finishing with his second game recording double-digit targets this season. The large volume didn't result in a notable fantasy score this time around, as it was Ladd McConkey (4-107-1) who cashed in Justin Herbert's lone touchdown pass of the evening. Johnston is still on pace for a career year with a 37-502-6 receiving line through nine appearances. The 23-year-old will look to enter Los Angeles' Week 12 bye on a high note with a strong showing against the Jaguars next Sunday. |
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Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Sets franchise reception record
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:18 PM
Allen had two receptions on five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: It was another low-volume game from Allen following last week's two-catch performance, finishing with five or fewer targets for the third straight contest. The 19 receiving yards also marked a new single-game low in what has been a productive return to the club that drafted the veteran wideout back in 2013. The longtime Charger set a franchise record by surpassing Antonio Gates as the all-time leader in receptions with his 956th catch in 12 years with the club. Allen will attempt to ramp his production back up in a soft matchup against the Jaguars next Sunday. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Manages team to victory on SNF
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 11:07 PM
Herbert completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 220 yards and a touchdown while rushing five times for 19 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Herbert posted a traditional "game manager" type stat line, taking good care of the football while doing just enough to lift his team to victory. The loss of LT Joe Alt (ankle) to injured reserve was on full display after the Chargers' signal-caller was sacked five times on Sunday Night Football. Herbert suffered an injury on one of the first-half sacks, but he was able to stay in the game after having his ankle taped up, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. The 27-year-old showed no mobility limitations in the second half, which should help put his managers' thoughts at ease moving forward. Herbert will benefit from facing the Jaguars' 28th-ranked pass defense next Sunday in the Chargers' last game preceding the team's Week 12 bye. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Goes off for 107 plus score
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:53 PM
McConkey had four receptions on six targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: McConkey paced the Chargers with a season-high 107 yards receiving and his fourth touchdown reception on the year. The stellar sophomore nearly ripped off a second score when he scampered down the sidelines for a game-high, 58-yard reception before being tracked down by Jalen Ramsey in the red zone. After a bit of a slow start to the campaign, McConkey has caught fire midseason en route to a 51-631-4 receiving line through 10 starts. Expect the elite slot receiver to remain a featured cog on offense against the Jaguars next Sunday. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Serves as workhorse on SNF
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 10:41 PM
Vidal took 25 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown while adding 13 yards on one reception in Sunday's 25-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Vidal bounced back in a big way from a forgettable showing against the Titans last week (12-30-0). The 23-year-old set a new personal high with Sunday's 25 carries while cashing in his second rushing touchdown (third overall) through five starts for the injured Omarion Hampton (ankle). The latter is expected to remain out until after the Chargers' Week 12 bye, affording Vidal at least one more opportunity to operate as the team's lead back. Fantasy managers should be wary against Jacksonville next Sunday, as Vidal has alternated stud and dud performances in each of the aforementioned five starts this season. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Questionable to return to SNF
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 9:41 PM
Gadsden (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Gadsden went to the locker room in the third quarter and was deemed questionable to return shortly thereafter. The red-hot rookie recorded at least 68 receiving yards in each of his previous four games but had just three catches for 13 yards on six targets prior to Sunday night's injury. |
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Won't play against Pittsburgh
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 6:12 PM
Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: A hamstring issue limited Lambert-Smith's practice participation Thursday and Friday, and the injury is severe enough for the rookie fifth-rounder to miss Sunday night's home game. Derius Davis will step into a more prominent role as a returner on kickoffs and punts due in Lambert-Smith's absence. |
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Will Dissly Will Dissly Healthy scratch Week 10
Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 6:10 PM
Dissly (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Dissly will be sidelined for a third consecutive game, with two of his absences as a result of a healthy scratch. The Chargers will go with three active tight ends for Sunday night's game in Oronde Gadsden, Tucker Fisk and Tyler Conklin. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Elevated to Bolts' active roster
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 4:53 PM
The Chargers elevated Williams from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Williams and fellow practice squad running back Jaret Patterson have both been elevated to the Chargers' active roster, and they will provide backfield depth behind Kimani Vidal against the Steelers on Sunday. Williams appeared in 17 regular-season games for the Bengals in 2024, though he mostly played on special teams and did not record a carry or target. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Elevated for Week 10
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 4:50 PM
The Chargers elevated Patterson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Patterson will be elevated to the Chargers' active roster for a third consecutive week, and he is expected to serve as the primary backup to Kimani Vidal on Sunday. Patterson has turned 20 carries into 74 yards in two regular-season games, though Vidal will be the top pass-catching back as the former has not recorded a target this season. |
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:31 PM
Lambert-Smith (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: Lambert-Smith appeared on the injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue, and he managed to log only limited participation in both Thursday's and Friday's practices. The rookie fifth-rounder has logged only four targets, resulting in one reception for one yard, through his first six career games. If the wide receiver is unable to go Sunday, Derius Davis may be in line to receive a few offensive snaps. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Working on side Friday
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 2:22 PM
Hampton (ankle) is working off to the side at Friday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hampton won't be listed as a participant in practice, but his ability to work in any capacity is an encouraging step in the right direction as the rookie running back recovers from an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. Hampton has already spent the requisite four weeks on IR, but coach Jim Harbaugh said earlier in the week that Hampton isn't expected to return until after the Chargers' Week 12 bye. |
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KeAndre Lambert-Smith KeAndre Lambert-Smith Managing hamstring issue
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:12 PM
Lambert-Smith was limited in practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Lambert-Smith wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, but he's now being listed as dealing with a hamstring issue. The rookie's practice participation level Friday should determine whether he enters the weekend with an injury designation. Lambert-Smith has just one catch on four targets through six games this season, but he's worked as one of the Chargers' top kick returners. |
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