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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Day-to-day with neck strain
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 1:59 PM
Vidal has been diagnosed with a neck strain and is considered day-to-day, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Vidal was forced from Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys in the fourth quarter after he rushed five times for 11 yards on 21 offensive snaps. If Vidal is unable to play next Saturday against the Texans, Omarion Hampton would likely see a larger share of the backfield work, with Hassan Haskins spelling Hampton as the Chargers' RB2. |
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Oronde Gadsden Oronde Gadsden Another quiet game in win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 8:59 PM
Gadsden secured his lone target for seven yards in the Chargers' 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: After a big four-game stretch from Weeks 6 to 9, Gadsden has crashed back to Earth in recent weeks. Over his last six games, Gadsden has compiled just 12 catches for 166 scoreless yards on 23 targets. He's devolved into an untrustworthy option at fantasy's weakest position ahead of next Saturday's date with a stingy Houston defense. |
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Omarion Hampton Omarion Hampton Significant workload in win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:50 PM
Hampton carried the ball 16 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. He also recorded one reception for 10 yards.
Analysis: Hampton got a significant workload after Kimani Vidal left the contest due to a neck injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh declined to give an update on the status of Vidal, but if he's out next Sunday, Hampton could see another game with significant volume as the Chargers attempt to limit a fearsome Houston pass rush come Week 17. The rookie has double-digit carries in each of the past three weeks since returning from a long-term ankle injury, but he could see a bump in targets too given Hampton had 17 receptions early in the season before the emergence of Vidal. |
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Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Reliable pass catcher once again
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:27 PM
Allen caught all five of his targets for 44 yards in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: Allen has yet to exceed 60 yards receiving since Week 7, but he's been a reliable safety net tallying at least four receptions in four of the past five games. The veteran figures to be a critical part of the offense next week given how potent Houston's pass rush can be, especially against a Los Angeles offensive line besieged by injuries. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris New career high in receiving yards
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:20 PM
Harris caught four of his five targets for 54 yards in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie set his career high in receiving yards (49) last week and immediately surpassed that the following game in large part due to the 34 receiving yards he tallied on the opening drive. Harris has effectively maintained a similar snap count week to week, and even in the event he sees his playing time jump, Houston's defense figures to present significant complications to Los Angeles' offense in the Week 17 contest. |
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Ladd McConkey Ladd McConkey Another touchdown in win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:07 PM
McConkey caught four of his six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: McConkey will be hard-pressed to surpass his yardage total from last year given the litany of offensive-line injuries Los Angeles has tried to survive, but the second-year wideout has quietly become a potent scoring threat -- he tallied his 13th touchdown of his career Sunday. The 24-year-old has yet to surpass 50 receiving yards since a stretch where he exceeded the mark in five consecutive games in Weeks 6-10. That directly coincides with the timing of the injury to Joe Alt (ankle) and bears keeping in mind for fantasy managers ahead of a difficult matchup against the Texans in Week 17. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Leads team in receiving yards
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:51 PM
Johnston caught four of his five targets for 104 yards and a touchdown in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnston was exceptional after missing the previous week due to a groin injury. The 2023 first-round pick had just 16 catches for 156 yards over the past seven games as Los Angeles struggled to adapt after a litany of offensive-line injuries. Thankfully for fantasy managers, Dallas presented absolutely zero issues for Justin Herbert, setting the stage for Johnston's massive game. It's hard to imagine Johnston putting together another significant day Week 17 against the fearsome Texans defense, but he's undoubtedly a key piece for the offense in terms of the deep-play threat he poses. |
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Justin Herbert Justin Herbert Excellent in win
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 3:41 PM
Herbert completed 23 of his 29 pass attempts for 300 yards and two touchdowns and also added eight carries for 42 yards and an additional score in the 34-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Analysis: Herbert played what was arguably his best of the season Sunday, completely dissecting a Dallas defense that never felt like it had an answer throughout the afternoon. Notably the Pro Bowl quarterback was not sacked this week after facing relentless pressure the prior two contests, which had capped his fantasy impact as Herbert attempted to just stay upright. The 27-year-old spread the targets around dutifully as Ladd McConkey led the team with six, but notably this was the first game since Week 10 that Herbert connected with a wide receiver for a reception longer than 40 yards. Herbert is likely to have a much more difficult time come Week 17 against the Texans, who boast one of the best defenses in the league. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Leaves Sunday's game
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:25 PM
Vidal exited Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a neck injury.
Analysis: Before his exit, Vidal carried five times for 11 yards. While he's sidelined, Hassan Haskins is available to handle complementary RB touches behind Omarion Hampton. |
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Tyler Conklin Tyler Conklin Healthy scratch again
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 11:16 AM
Conklin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Conklin will be a healthy scratch for a third straight game. It seems like the tight end's time as a regular starter for the team is over, with rookie Oronde Gadsden taking over as the No. 1 and Will Dissly handling the remaining workload. |
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Derius Davis Derius Davis Inactive with ankle issue
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:49 AM
Davis (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Davis will miss his second straight game due to a persistent ankle issue. The 25-year-old's absence means rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith will likely take on a bigger role as a kick returner, with Ladd McConkey likely taking over punt return duties. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Back in action for Week 16
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:38 AM
Johnston (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: After sitting out the Chargers' Week 15 win over the Chiefs, Johnston was a limited participant throughout Week 16 prep before taking a questionable tag into Sunday. The third-year wideout was apparently able to demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from the groin injury to gain clearance for Sunday, though it's unclear if he'll immediately reclaim the heavy snap share he had handled in each of his previous 12 contests. If the Chargers end up restricting Johnston's snap count to some degree, rookie Tre' Harris could retain a larger role in the passing game after recording three catches for 49 yards on five targets in Week 15. |
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Derius Davis Derius Davis Out for Week 16
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 3:22 PM
Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Analysis: After not practicing all week, Davis will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 14. The 25-year-old operates as the team's primary kick returner. While he is out, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey are expected to take on a bigger load as kick and punt returners, respectively. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Ready for Week 16
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:14 PM
Harris (hip) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Dallas.
Analysis: Harris kicked off Week 16 prep with back-to-back limited sessions due to a hip injury, but his ability to get back to all activity Friday has cleared him ahead of the weekend. With Quentin Johnston (groin) listed as questionable again, Harris would be the main beneficiary if the former isn't able to suit up for a second straight contest. In an expanded role this past Sunday at Kansas City, Harris gathered in three of five targets for 49 yards on an 85 percent snap share. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Questionable for Week 16
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:09 PM
Johnston (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas.
Analysis: Johnston sat out this past Sunday's win at Kansas City after he showed up on the Chargers' final Week 15 injury report as limited due to a groin issue. He then had practice restrictions this week before the team tagged him with a designation for Week 16 action. His status ultimately will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, but Tre' Harris would figure to benefit again if Johnston is inhibited or sidelined this weekend. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Stays limited Thursday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:18 PM
Johnston (groin) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Following back-to-back limited sessions, Johnston likely will need to practice fully Friday in order to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. After being added to the Chargers' Week 15 injury report last Friday, a groin injury kept the wideout from facing the Chiefs in last weekend's 16-13 win. In Johnston's absence from that contest, Tre' Harris logged a season-high 85 percent snap share alongside fellow WRs Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Limited in practice again
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:16 PM
Harris (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Harris filled in for Quentin Johnston (groin) during Los Angeles' win over the Chiefs in Week 15, playing a career-high 85 percent of offensive snaps and securing three of five targets for 49 yards. He and Johnston have both logged back-to-back limited practices since that contest. If Johnston is able to get back on the field for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Harris will stand to revert to the No. 4 wide receiver role even if fully healthy. Derius Davis (ankle) remains a non-participant at practice, however, so Harris could see expanded opportunities even if he reverts back to a depth role. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Limited at practice
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 7:20 PM
Harris (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Harris reeled in three of five targets for 49 yards in the team's Week 15 win over the Chiefs, but he may have suffered a hip injury in the process. With Quentin Johnston (groin) and Derius Davis (ankle) still banged up, the Chargers could be thin at wide receiver in Week 16 if Harris is forced to be sidelined. Harris will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Limited at practice
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 5:30 PM
Johnston (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Rookie wideout Tre' Harris took on an 84 percent snap share with Johnston absent for Sunday's 16-13 win over the Chargers. Johnston was a late addition to last week's injury report, and while the issue doesn't seem serious, he may need a full practice Thursday/Friday to enter this weekend in good shape for Sunday's favorable matchup with Dallas. |
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Quentin Johnston Quentin Johnston Spotted at practice
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 2:43 PM
johnston (groin) is participating in practice Wednesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnston was added to Los Angeles' injury report in Week 15 late, after being limited at practice Friday, and initially listed as questionable before eventually being ruled out for the team's win over the Chiefs. It seems likely that he'll be limited again Wednesday, in which case the extent of Johnston's practice activity Thursday and Friday stand to be the deciding factors in his status for Sunday's game against Dallas. Even if healthy enough to return in time for a favorable matchup against the Cowboys' defense, it will be difficult for fantasy managers to rely on Johnston, given that he's exceeded 50 receiving yards just once in his last eight appearances. |
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