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Derius Davis Derius Davis Ruled out for Week 17
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 4:33 PM
Davis (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Davis will miss a third consecutive game due to his lingering ankle issue. He wasn't able to take the practice field in any capacity during Week 17 prep, meaning Davis' status could also be up-in-the-air again in Week 18. As long as Davis remains sidelined, KeAndre Lambert-Smith will stand to operate as the Chargers' starting kick returner, while Ladd McConkey takes over punt-return duties. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Questionable for Saturday
Thu, Dec 25, 2025, 3:57 PM
Vidal (neck) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans after being listed as a limited participant on Thursday's practice estimate.
Analysis: Vidal was deemed a non-participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, with the running back's estimated limited listing Thursday offering hope that he may be available this weekend. Look for added context regarding Vidal's Week 17 status to arrive late Friday or early Saturday, but if he's made inactive for the Chargers' 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, added touches would be available for fellow RB Omarion Hampton, with Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson on hand in reserve. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Remains sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 5:06 PM
Vidal (neck) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Vidal also logged a 'DNP' on Tuesday, so what the running back is able to do Thursday -- if anything -- will be pivotal in terms of his chances of playing Saturday against the Texans. If Vidal is unavailable this weekend, Omarion Hampton would figure to be busy against Houston, with fellow RBs Hassan Haskins and Jaret Patterson in reserve. |
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Derius Davis Derius Davis Deemed DNP on Tuesday
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:29 PM
Davis (ankle) was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Davis has missed the Chargers' past two games while dealing with an ankle injury. His DNP listing to begin this week isn't a promising sign for his return to action, though he'll have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity this week ahead of Saturday's matchup versus the Texans. Davis has had a minor role on offense when healthy, but he's also worked as the team's lead kick and punt returner, and those duties have fallen to KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ladd McConkey, respectively, while Davis has been out. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Sidesteps injury report
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:03 PM
Harris (finger) didn't appear on the Chargers' initial Week 17 injury report released Tuesday.
Analysis: Following Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys, head coach Jim Harbaugh classified Harris as day-to-day with a finger issue, but the injury wasn't enough of a concern for the Chargers to list the rookie wideout on their weekly report. Harris thus looks to be in the clear for Saturday's game against the Texans, but he'll likely have to settle for more of a part-time role on offense after Quentin Johnston (groin) returned from a one-game absence in Week 16. Harris had handled a season-high 85 percent snap share in Week 15 while Johnston was sidelined, but Harris dropped back to a 45 percent share against Dallas. |
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Kimani Vidal Kimani Vidal Sits out practice
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:00 PM
Vidal (neck) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Vidal was forced out late in this past Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys due to a neck strain and is being viewed as day-to-day ahead of the Chargers' Week 17 game Saturday versus the Texans. He'll need to upgrade to at least limited participation in practices Wednesday and Thursday to have a shot at playing this weekend. |
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Jaret Patterson Jaret Patterson Signed to active roster
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 1:42 PM
The Chargers signed Patterson to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Patterson has bounced between the Chargers' practice squad and active roster all season. The running back has played in four games, totalling 129 rush yards and a rushing touchdown on 32 attempts. With Kimani Vidal (neck) questionable, Patterson could see carries in Sunday's game against the Texans as a rotational back behind the starter Omarion Hampton. |
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Tre' Harris Tre' Harris Day-to-day, per coach
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 4:21 PM
Coach Jim Harbaugh noted Monday that Harris is "day-to-day"with a finger injury, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Analysis: In Sunday's 34-17 win over the Cowboys, Harris logged a 45 percent snap share, while catching caught four of his five targets for 54 yards in the contest. With the wideout now managing a finger injury, added context regarding his status for this Saturday's game against the Texans is slated to arrive no later than the posting of Tuesday's injury practice/ injury report. |
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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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