NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 San Diego Chargers - Priority News
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 11:39pm et |
| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12, and he will play Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Tomlinson has looked good in practice and appears to be ready for action in Week 10. The Chargers will likely continue to utilize both Tomlinson and Sproles in tandem to give them some versatility in the running game with a combination of power and speed. Tomlinson is far from the runner he has been in the past but continues to provide fantasy owners with decent point totals as a No. 2 running back.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 11/11/09 10:30am et |
| Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson might be closing out his final season with the Chargers. |
The Huddle's Take: As his fantasy owners well know, LT is on pace for career lows across the board and is averaging just 3.2 yards per carry. It's pretty clear the end is near, and a combination of the Chargers' staunch refusal to give Darren Sproles carries and Sproles' meager production when given carries (3.5 yards per tote) strongly suggests that San Diego will be in the market for a new runner this offseason.
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| Antonio Gates - TE |
Posted 11/6/09 10:51am et |
| San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5, and he will play Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: Gates had been dealing with a foot injury and was limited in practice Wednesday. A full workout on Thursday suggests there's no reason to worry about Gates' availability for this weekend's game against the Giants.
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| Antonio Gates - TE |
Posted 11/4/09 11:13pm et |
| San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
The Huddle's Take: Gates has played through injuries in the past and this one should be no different. Barring any setbacks this week, Gates will likely be in the lineup when the Chargers take the field on Sunday. He remains a solid No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues that utilize the tight end position.
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| Chris Chambers - WR |
Posted 11/3/09 4:53pm et |
| ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs claimed WR Chris Chambers off waivers from the San Diego Chargers Tuesday, Nov. 3. |
The Huddle's Take: Chambers will probably serve as a compliment to Dwayne Bowe. He more than likely will vault to the No. 2 WR spot in Kansas City and see a lot more opportunities than he saw in San Diego. If you have roster flexibility, you may consider grabbing Chambers as a free agent and stashing him away. He's not a recommended Fantasy start, however. Let's see how he fares with his new team before making that kind of commitment.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 11/2/09 10:36am et |
| Scott Bair, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson surpassed 12,000 career rushing yards during the team's Week 8 game. Tomlinson is the fourth-fastest running back to reach the milestone. |
The Huddle's Take: LT scored twice in the Chargers' win over Oakland, but it's clear the nearly seven miles of rushing yardage has taken its toll on his burst and elusiveness.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 11/2/09 11:47am et |
| CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson sat out a few snaps late in the team's Week 8 because he was battling a cold. "That's the only thing that was wrong," Tomlinson said. |
The Huddle's Take: Every week there seems to be another excuse for why LT didn't light it up like he used to. A cold? Really? He couldn't stuff a tissue in his belt and blow his nose between snaps?
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| Chris Chambers - WR |
Posted 11/2/09 4:09pm et |
| ESPN reports the San Diego Chargers waived WR Chris Chambers Monday, Nov. 2, according to a league source. He must clear waivers in order to play for another team, and each team will have a chance to claim Chambers by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Chargers will not have to pay him the $2.5 million they owe him if he is claimed by another team. |
The Huddle's Take: This is somewhat surprising news on the surface, but not exactly unexpected when you realize Chamber has only nine reception for 122 yards and one TD this season. It makes sense from not only a cost standpoint, but there are plenty of quality receivers in San Diego. Chambers could make an impact for another team, so don't be surprised if he finds a new home very soon. Houston could be one potential destination, since they lost TE Owen Daniels for the season and need someone to pose a threat opposite Andre Johnson.
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| Chris Chambers - WR |
Posted 10/27/09 8:54am et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers WR Chris Chambers is in danger of losing more of his playing time, according to head coach Norv Turner. Chambers finished without a reception Week 7, just the third time in his career that he didn't catch a pass. Chambers dropped an apparent touchdown catch and let another pass sail through his hands during the game. Chambers has been targeted 30 times this season, but he has only eight receptions to show for it. |
The Huddle's Take: Malcolm Floyd would likely see more opportunities if Chambers' playing time is decreased.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 10/23/09 11:57am et |
| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but he is expected to play Week 7. |
The Huddle's Take: LT has a case of the flu, but some chicken noodle soup and bed rest and he'll be good to go by kickoff.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 10/20/09 10:14am et |
| The Associated Press reports the Denver Broncos defense sacked San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers five times in Week 6, including three times in the fourth quarter. |
The Huddle's Take: As under siege as Rivers was, he still managed to throw for 274 yards and a score. Not fantastic numbers, but pretty good considering the amount of pressure he was under all night. He won't face many defenses as good as Denver's the rest of the way, so he should be back to putting up those No. 1 Fantasy QB numbers very soon.
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| Jacques Cesaire - DE |
Posted 10/13/09 12:02pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers DL Jacques Cesaire (calf), LB Stephen Cooper (knee), DL Travis Johnson (groin), LB Shawne Merriman (groin) and LB Shaun Phillips (calf) are expected back at practice later this week. |
The Huddle's Take: With reinforcements on the way, maybe the Chargers won't be shredded as badly by Denver as they were against Pittsburgh.
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| Shawne Merriman - LB |
Posted 10/8/09 10:23am et |
| Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman was not pleased with comments general manager A.J. Smith made. Smith accused the team of being dazed, confused and soft. Merriman said, "That's an opinion of a person, and it's not needed. We know that we have to play better. We met for an extra hour and a half as a defense as a whole to discuss what we need to do and things we need to do to get better. And we're going to make adjustments in this locker room as far as players and our attitudes and getting after people a little more. But all that extra is not needed at all. The only opinions that matter to me are the ones in this locker room. Anything else, it doesn't matter." |
The Huddle's Take: Hate to break it to ya, Shawne, but the GM's opinion actually does carry a little bit of weight. Maybe the best response would be to shake off these nagging little injuries, get on the field, and live up to the hype. Smith is accurate in his assessment that the Chargers have underachieved thus far, and if his comments light a fire under the team then he's done his job.
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| Shawne Merriman - LB |
Posted 10/6/09 2:06pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) is expected to be sufficiently healed by Oct. 19 for him to start and play significantly more than a handful of snaps, as he has the past two games. |
The Huddle's Take: After the way Pittsburgh carved them up by air and by the running game, it's evident the Charger defense needs all the help it can get.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 10/5/09 12:03pm et |
| The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson had seven carries for 15 rushing yards Week 4. |
The Huddle's Take: Myriad factors were at play here—a tough Steelers defense, a difficult West Coast-to-East Coast road trip, a double-digit deficit—but LT's defenders are growing tired of making excuses. The schedule eases up after San Diego's bye, and if Tomlinson doesn't tear up the likes of the Chiefs and Raiders what's left of the bandwagon will empty quickly.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 10/2/09 12:06pm et |
| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson practiced Thursday, Oct. 1, and he will probably play Week 4 unless he suffers a setback. |
The Huddle's Take: Great to see LT returning to action; not so great that his first game back is against the Steel Curtain. Given the matchup, there appears to be no need to rush him back into your fantasy lineup this weekend.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/30/09 11:15pm et |
| Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 30. Tomlinson said his ankle felt "pretty good" and that he wants to play Week 4. Tomlinson added that it would depend on how his ankle is. |
The Huddle's Take: The Chargers could certainly use L.T. back on the field to give them another solid option in the ground game. When Tomlinson and backup Darren Sproles are both available, the Chargers have a one-two punch in the backfield that is second to none. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor L.T.'s status on Friday to make sure he does not have any setbacks.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/29/09 3:48pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is unlikely to return to practice this week. |
The Huddle's Take: It's unlikely Tomlinson will go this week against the Steelers, then San Diego has a bye the following week. Hopefully you'll get to use him in Week 6 on Oct. 19, which is a Monday night game against the Broncos.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 9/28/09 12:10pm et |
| Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers drove home after the team's Week 3 game with an ice wrap around his chest. Rivers said he just took "some licks," and got the wind knocked out of him. |
The Huddle's Take: This doesn't look to be a serious issue for Rivers, but it's something to keep an eye on when the Chargers return to practice this week.
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| Shawne Merriman - LB |
Posted 9/28/09 12:31pm et |
| The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman had to leave the team's Week 3 game early because of a groin injury he sustained Week 2. |
The Huddle's Take: Merriman continues to be plagued by injuries, severely limiting his productivity as a pass rusher.
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| Vincent Jackson - WR |
Posted 9/28/09 3:46pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said WR Vincent Jackson (knee) suffered a bruised knee during Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, but he should be able to practice this week. |
The Huddle's Take: This shouldn't be an issue for one of the best Fantasy receivers so far this season, but we'll keep an eye on this all week. Jackson has become a must-start every week.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/28/09 3:52pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is making progress in his recovery, but the team still doesn't know when he will be back on the field. |
The Huddle's Take: L.T. will more than likely sit out one more week. If he should start in Week 4, he's still not an advisable play against Pittsburgh.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/25/09 10:20am et |
| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 24, and he will probably miss the team's Week 3 game. |
The Huddle's Take: The Bolts weren't all that optimistic LT would be ready this week anyway, and now we at least have time to adjust lineups accordingly. While this isn't the exact method the Chargers were likely pursuing as far as limiting Tomlinson's touches during the early portion of the season in order to keep him fresh for the stretch run, it may end up having that very effect.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/25/09 1:42pm et |
| ESPN reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) will not return until he is close to or at 100 percent because he does not want to come back too early and have the injury linger. |
The Huddle's Take: Sounds like you can definitely count L.T. out for this week's game against Miami. Hopefully he'll be back to 100 percent for San Diego's next game.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/25/09 5:32pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) has been ruled out of the team's Week 3 game. |
The Huddle's Take: This will be only the third game L.T. has missed due to injury in his career. From a Fantasy perspective, seeing how the Chargers play Pittsburgh in Week 4, it may be another couple of weeks before you see any value out of Tomlinson, whether or no he suits up against the Steelers.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/23/09 10:23pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers announced RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) sat out the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 23. |
The Huddle's Take: Tomlinson continues to give fantasy owners problems just like in the last two seasons with an injury that is limiting his production on the field. Until L.T. starts practicing fully then fantasy owners should put more emphasis on Darren Sproles to carry the load for San Diego.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/22/09 12:39pm et |
| The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is hopeful RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) can play in Week 3. However, Turner added the team will prepare to play without him. |
The Huddle's Take: Even if Tomlinson plays, he'll be going against a Miami defense that looks very stout against the run.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 9/21/09 10:12am et |
| The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers was 25-for-45 for a career-high 436 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. |
The Huddle's Take: Rivers picked up the Chargers' offensive slack when LaDainian Tomlinson went down with an injury last year, so it's hardly surprising that with LT out he did the same thing Sunday against the Ravens. The longer LT is limited, the more Rivers' numbers will flourish.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/20/09 6:49pm et |
| CBS Sports reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (ankle) is no longer wearing a walking boot on his injured ankle. |
The Huddle's Take: This is good news for the Chargers who would certainly like to get Tomlinson back on the field to give them the explosive one-two punch in the running game with Darren Sproles. Fantasy owners should keep in mind that Sproles has definitely been the more dependable running back of late as Tomlinson has been battling injuries for much of the last two seasons.
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| LaDainian Tomlinson - RB |
Posted 9/18/09 10:24am et |
| San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 17, and he is questionable for the team's Week 2 game. |
The Huddle's Take: LT rolled his ankle in the Monday night win over Oakland and has been sporting an ankle boot this week. Darren Sproles would see an uptick in touches if LT isn't able to play against Baltimore, and Michael Bennett might get some work as well.
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