Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert→ his ranking

Herbert's 2022 season got off to a strong start before a rib injury sustained from a late hit in Week 2 appeared to sap his effectiveness over the following weeks. His rushing contributions also dried up significantly, with no rushing touchdowns after being a factor on the ground in prior seasons. Despite the setbacks, he set career highs in completions (477), attempts (699), and completion rate (68.2%), but threw two or fewer touchdowns in 15 of his final 16 starts.

In 2023, Herbert averaged nearly five fewer pass attempts per game through his first 12 starts, with his best fantasy outings coming in Week 3 (416/3), Week 8 (299/3), and Week 10 (338/4). He showed improvement as a runner (52/228/3), but his yards per attempt (6.9) dipped below his previous level (7.4). A finger injury in Week 14 ended his season early.

The 2024 season saw the Chargers dial back his workload to 29.6 pass attempts per game, casting Herbert in more of a game-manager role. He sleepwalked through the first five weeks with five uninspiring performances (839 combined yards with six touchdowns) before finding a groove in the middle of the season (9.0 yards per pass attempt), highlighted by a stretch where about a quarter of his completions went for 20 or more yards.

Herbert eclipsed 300 passing yards just twice all season (once in Week 18) and only topped two touchdown passes in a single game (281/3). The postseason was a disaster, as he threw four interceptions, more than he had in his first 17 starts combined (3). The silver lining was a strong finish to the regular season, with nine of his 23 touchdowns coming over the final four games.

After nine games last season, Herbert was on a much higher pace, leading to him averaging 299 combined yards and 2.1 touchdowns per game (22.81 FPPG in four-point passing touchdown leagues). He completed 67.7% of his passes over this span, with three highlight games (350/3, 451/3, and 307/3).

Unfortunately, his offensive line's struggles led to a poor finish over his final eight starts (218 combined yards per game with nine scores). The Chargers allowed three sacks or more in 11 of their 17 regular-season games, with eight coming over their final nine matchups. Herbert finished 10th in quarterback scoring (339.15), up two spots from 2024 (329.10). He played through the back half of the year with a left-hand issue that required surgery. The Chargers rested him in Week 18.

In the early draft season, Herbert is the sixth-ranked quarterback in the National Fantasy Football Championship. He brings a winning foundation, and his receiving corps should be much better this year. Possible 4,500 combined yards with a run at 35 touchdowns.

Omarion Hampton→ his ranking

Hampton put together back-to-back dominant seasons at North Carolina, leading the ACC in rushing attempts and yards both years, carrying the ball 253 and 281 times for 1,504 and 1,660 yards, respectively. He was equally prolific as a scorer, totaling 30 rushing touchdowns over that span while adding 67 catches for 595 yards and three more scores through the air. His consistency was remarkable, topping 100 rushing yards in 16 of his final 20 starts, including seven standout performances (24/197/1, 31/169/1, 19/178/2, 25/210/3, 32/172/4, 35/244/1, and 22/185/1).

At 6'0" and 220 pounds with a 4.46 40-yard dash, Hampton has the size-speed combination that teams covet in a featured back. He's far from a one-trick pony. His running style blends power, acceleration, and vision in a way that makes him effective in multiple situations. He has the patience to wait for a crease to develop and the explosiveness to burst through it, then the strength to generate yards after contact once Hampton reaches the second level. His build and goal-line instincts make him a near-automatic scoring threat in short-yardage situations, and his receiving ability gives him a three-down profile that adds real value beyond just carrying the ball.

The comp that comes to mind is Nick Chubb (similar build, similar power running style), but Hampton brings more as a pass catcher, which gives him a higher overall ceiling in today's NFL.

After two quiet games (76 combined yards with three catches on 26 touches), Hampton ramped up his output over his next two starts (19/70/1 with six catches for 59 yards and 12/128/1 with five catches for 37 yards). Unfortunately, an ankle injury in Week 5 led to seven missed games and less explosiveness over his final four contests (58/231/2 with 12 catches for 56 yards and one score).

Over his first four games, the Chargers had Hampton on the field for 77.9% of their snaps, a level he only approached in one other game in Week 17 (81%). His ankle issue cost him the final game of the regular season and led to only two snaps in the postseason.

Kimani Vidal→ his ranking

Selected by the Chargers in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Vidal was a workhorse at Troy across four seasons, accumulating 4,710 combined yards, 34 touchdowns, and 92 receptions on 873 touches. He announced himself as a legitimate contributor in 2021 with 1,132 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 231 carries, then took another leap in 2023 with a standout campaign of 1,661 yards and 14 touchdowns on 297 attempts, adding 18 catches for 201 yards and a score. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry throughout his college career.

At 5'8" and 215 pounds, Vidal is compact but powerful, and his 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine checked in above the positional average, adding some athleticism to his stocky frame. He's not yet where he needs to be in pass protection, which could limit his role on passing downs early in his career, but he's a capable receiver out of the backfield and shouldn't be a liability when targeted.

As a runner, Vidal is patient and instinctive — he reads blocks well, waits for his moment, and has the burst to exploit a gap once it opens. He's a grinder between the tackles who runs with physicality and can shed arm tackles to squeeze out extra yards in space. His tools are there for a productive, complementary role in the right system.

In his rookie season, the Chargers gave him 43 rushes for 155 yards (3.6 YPC) with some chances to catch the ball (5/62/1).

The injury to Omarion Hampton led to Vidal having an active RB1 role for half of 2025. He gained 100 combined yards in five contests, highlighted by four productive fantasy days in PPR formats (22.80, 19.70, 17.80, and 20.70). On his down games, Vidal scored fewer than 10.00 fantasy points in seven matchups. His first four weeks of last season came on the Chargers’ practice squad.

Keaton Mitchell→ his ranking

Mitchell signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL Draft, coming off two productive seasons at East Carolina, where he carried the ball 375 times for 2,584 yards and 23 touchdowns while proving himself as a receiving back with back-to-back seasons of 22 and 27 catches. Despite being undersized at 5'8" and 180 pounds, he ran a 4.37 at the combine, signaling his elite speed.

He made an immediate impression as a rookie, racking up 489 combined yards, two touchdowns, and nine catches across eight games before suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in late December. He flashed his big-play ability with a 9/134/1 outing in Week 9 and topped 60 yards in four other matchups, with the Ravens feeding him at least 10 touches in four games.

Injuries have derailed his development since. Hamstring and shoulder issues cost him time at the start of the following season, and his ACL recovery limited him to just 16 touches for 58 combined yards and one catch in 2024, with Baltimore giving him only 36 snaps all year.

Baltimore gave him a career 68 touches last year over 13 games, leading to 404 combined yards with one score and nine catches. He gained an impressive 5.8 yards per carry in a run-heavy offense. The Ravens listed Mitchell as inactive for the first three games. He battled a minor knee injury late in the season, and a calf issue cost him the final game of the year.

At this point, Mitchell is a low-level flier as a change-of-pace back until he proves he can get more touches weekly and hold up with a heavier workload. His ADP (128) in the National Fantasy Football Championship is higher than I expected (RB41) when doing his player profile.

Ladd McConkey→ his ranking

With several receiver spots to fill heading into 2024, the Chargers used their second draft pick on McConkey, who arrived with legitimate speed (4.39) in a lean 6'0" and 185-pound frame. His calling card from day one has been his route running and instincts in open space. He understands how to find soft spots at every level of a defense and projects as a natural fit in the slot with a reliable catch floor. His main area to watch as he develops is his release against physical corners, where adding strength will help him win more consistently.

In three seasons at Georgia, McConkey caught 119 passes for 1,687 yards and 14 touchdowns, also chipping in 13 carries for 216 yards and four scores in the run game. Availability was a minor concern; he missed six games in 2023 with back and ankle issues, and McConkey topped 100 receiving yards just twice in 39 college appearances.

His NFL debut was gradual, playing a complementary role through the first six weeks with 24 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns on 39 targets. Then McConkey took off. Over his final 11 games, he recorded five or more catches in 10 contests, with five standout performances, including a 9/197/1 effort in the postseason.

During his dominant stretch, he averaged 19.19 PPR fantasy points per game, a pace that would have ranked second among all wide receivers had it been sustained across a full 17-game season. A knee injury cost him Week 14, and a minor toe issue shadowed the end of his year, but his breakout was undeniable.

In his second year in the NFL, McConkey failed to reach another level in his game, putting him almost in the bust category. His season appeared to be on track over his first 10 starts (51/631/4 on 80 targets – 13.81 fantasy points per game). He drifted home with losing stats over his final seven starts (3/13, 4/39/1, 1/12, 2/20, 4/43/1, 1/31, and 3/32) while averaging only 4.3 targets per game. The Chargers rested McConkey in Week 18.

Quentin Johnston→ his ranking

Johnston's rookie season was a disappointment relative to his draft billing. He caught just 38 of 67 targets (56.7%) for 440 yards and two touchdowns, finishing 74th in PPR fantasy scoring with 94.00 points despite receiving WR2 snaps in 64.6% of the Chargers' plays. He reached double-digit fantasy points in five games but never consistently delivered on his early-round draft capital.

Year two showed meaningful growth, but it came in an uneven fashion. Johnston played in 15 games with a WR2 snap share of 62.6%, catching 55 of 91 targets (60.4%) for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. He had his moments earlier in the season (a 5/51/2 performance and a 4/118/1 outing stood out) while logging six or fewer targets in nine of his first 10 starts, limiting his week-to-week fantasy ceiling.

An ankle injury sidelined him for two midseason games. He closed the year on a strong note, seeing 31 combined targets from Weeks 14 through 17 before a dominant Week 18 finale (13 catches for 186 yards on 14 targets). His late-season surge offered a glimpse of what Johnston can be when featured consistently.

Johnston had almost the identical season in 2025 (51/735/8 on 84 targets) while playing in one fewer game (14). His yards per catch (14.4) was a career high. He jumped out of the gate with four playable games (5/79/2, 3/71/1, 6/89, and 8/98/1), while offering starting fantasy stats in five other matchups (2/30/1, 4/53/1, 3/23/1, 4/104/1, and 5/98). On the downside, Johnston posted two no-catch games, along with two other empty days (2/8 and 3/20).

The Chargers rested him in Week 18. His two missed games came via hamstring and groin issues while also battling minor shoulder and shin injuries during the year. Johnston was on the field for 63.9% of Los Angeles' plays as their WR2.

Johnston brings proven explosiveness, and he continues to improve. A longer passing window should be a win for his fantasy value this year. I prefer to roster him as an upside WR4 while also understanding he is already a value in drafts. Let’s go with 65 catches for 850 yards and repeated success in scoring.

Tre Harris→ his ranking

Harris built his college resume steadily across four seasons at Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss, finishing with 220 catches for 3,532 yards and 29 touchdowns. His receiving yards climbed every year, from 562 as a freshman to 1,030 in his final season. His explosiveness jumped after transferring to Ole Miss, where he averaged 18.2 and 17.2 yards per catch in his two seasons with the Rebels. Harris never exceeded 65 catches in a single year, and a groin injury cost him five games in his final season.

His 2023 campaign featured five 100-yard performances, including an 11-catch, 213-yard effort that stood as his best single-game output that year. He carried that momentum into 2024 with an impressive seven-game stretch to open the season, posting back-to-back outings of 11/225/2 and 11/176/1 at the peak, before his injury slowed him down.

The player Harris showed himself to be last season carries a higher ceiling than most initially projected. At 6'2" and 205 pounds, he has the frame to win at all levels, while racking up a high volume of deep catches in 2024 despite running a 4.54 40-yard dash, proving he doesn't need elite speed to get behind defenses. That said, replicating that kind of deep production against NFL cornerbacks in tighter passing windows will be a real challenge.

Where Harris can consistently add value is after the catch. He runs with intent and purpose, giving him the ability to turn short completions into first downs. Winning more consistently in contested coverage situations will be the key to maximizing his potential at the next level.

In his rookie season, the Chargers only looked his way 43 times, leading to 30 catches for 324 yards and one touchdown. He failed to score over 10.00 PPR fantasy points in any matchup. His top three target games (5, 5, and 6) came over the final four weeks. Los Angeles had him on the field for 49.0% of their plays.

Brenen Thompson→ his ranking

After three quiet seasons at Texas and Oklahoma, Thompson finally soared in 2024 after transferring to Mississippi State. He caught 57 of his 90 targets for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns while gaining an impressive 18.5 yards per catch. His best value came in four games (6/133/2, 7/155, 6/107, and 4/106). Thompson had a floor of six catches in six matchups.

He ran a 4.26 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Thompson is an undersized wideout (5’9” and 165 lbs.) who brings elusive quickness off the line of scrimmage, even against press coverage. His challenged comes catching in tight quarters.

Oronde Gadsden→ his ranking

After sitting out the first two games last season, Gadsden flashed in Week 3 (5/46) while delivering top 10 tight end stats from Week 6 to Week 10 (7/68, 7/164/1, 5/77/1, and 5/68). Unfortunately, defenses caught up to him over his final nine games (20/241/1 on 34 targets), leading to only two playable games (4/61 and 3/32/1). Gadsden finished 15th in tight end PPR scoring (132.40) over 15 contests.

Gadsden flashed in 2022 at wide receiver (61/975/6 on 95 targets) at Syracuse. A right foot injury led to him playing only two games the next season (7/67/1). The Orangemen shifted him to tight end in his final year in college, leading to an impressive season (73/934/7). Defense can slow him down off the snap in press coverage, and his short-area quickness is league-average at best. Gadsden has a feel for open space, with a wide wingspan. In essence, he is a big wideout playing the tight end position.

David Njoku→ his ranking

The Chargers signed Njoku to a one-year deal for $8 million in May. He’s coming off a down season (33/293/4 on 48 targets) while missing five games due to a linger knee injury. His best value came in two games (6/67/1 and 4/37/1). Harold Fannin’s emergence was also a factor in fewer targets and snaps.

Njoku put together the best statistical season of his career in 2023, finishing second on Cleveland in targets (123) and setting personal bests in catches (81), receiving yards (882), and touchdowns (6). He started slowly over the first six games before catching fire over the next 10 matchups, averaging nearly 16.00 PPR fantasy points per game during that stretch with four standout performances. He was one of only six tight ends to crack 200 fantasy points on the season, catching 65.8% of his targets, well above the team's overall completion rate of 56.9%. His 7.7 targets per game suggested his role was only going to grow.

His 2024 season moved in the wrong direction, largely due to health. He missed Weeks 2, 3, and 4 to open the year and came back with three quiet outings before settling in over an eight-game stretch that produced 54 catches for 416 yards and five touchdowns on 82 targets, a pace of 15.70 fantasy points per game that mirrored his 2023 form. Four games of 7-plus catches highlighted that productive run.

However, a hamstring issue cost him Week 15, and a knee problem shut him down for Cleveland's final two games. The most glaring regression came in his yards-per-catch average, which dropped from 10.9 in 2023 to just 7.9, a sign that he was being used more as a short-area safety valve than a dynamic playmaker.

Cameron Dicker

In his last three seasons in the NFL, Dicker made 108 of his 116 field goals (93.1%), with elite success from 50 yards or more (21-for-26). He missed four of his 106 extra point tries.

The Chargers created more scoring chances last year (36 touchdowns and 41 field goal chances). Dicker ranked third (190.80) and fourth (183.80) in fantasy points over the past two seasons.