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Chargers Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Los Angeles Chargers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 2.12 | 12 |
| 2 | Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 4.05 | 12 |
| 3 | Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 10.02 | 12 |
| 4 | Cameron Dicker | PK | LAC | 13.02 | 12 |
Ladd McConkey
Ladd McConkey's current ADP is 2.12, which is the 12th pick of the 2nd round, and 23rd selection overall.
Omarion Hampton
Omarion Hampton's current ADP is 4.05, which is the 5th pick of the 4th round, and 41st selection overall.
Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert's current ADP is 10.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 10th round, and 109th selection overall.
Cameron Dicker
Cameron Dicker's current ADP is 13.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 2 | Away | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 3 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 4 | Away | New York Giants |
| 5 | Home | Washington Commanders |
| 6 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 7 | Home | Indianapolis Colts |
| 8 | Home | Minnesota Vikings |
| 9 | Away | Tennessee Titans |
| 10 | Home | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 11 | Away | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 13 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 14 | Home | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 15 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 16 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 17 | Home | Houston Texans |
| 18 | Away | Denver Broncos |
Los Angeles Chargers News
Kimani Vidal, Kimani Vidal's Dynasty Value in Question Due to Uncertain Playing Time Outlook in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal played a surprisingly important role in his team's offense in 2026, finishing the year with 779 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on 171 touches across 13 games. The Chargers were forced to turn to Vidal early in the year due to injuries to running backs Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton. While Vidal is back with Los Angeles for 2026, his playing time is an open question. Hampton should be fully healthy for the start of the year and profiles as a three-down back. The Chargers also signed former Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell to a two-year deal in free agency, which could signify that Mitchell has the upper hand on Vidal for the team's RB2 role. Despite the productive year in 2025, Vidal's dynasty value is trending in the wrong direction entering 2026.
May 7, 2026 11:28 AM EST
Ladd McConkey, Can Ladd McConkey Re-Establish His Dynasty Value in 2026?
After topping 80 catches and 1,100 receiving yards as a rookie in 2024, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey turned in an underwhelming sophomore campaign in 2025. Across 16 games, the 24-year-old hauled in 66 receptions for 789 yards and six touchdowns on 106 targets. The Chargers will have a new play-caller in 2026 in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who could help McConkey rediscover his rookie-year magic. Former Chargers wideout Keenan Allen also remains unsigned, and his absence would likely allow McConkey to spend more time in the slot in 2026. Los Angeles does have other capable pass-catchers in wide receiver Quentin Johnston and tight end Oronde Gadsden, as well as 2025 second-round wideout Tre' Harris and 2026 fourth-round wideout Brenen Thompson. Still, McConkey has the highest upside of the bunch and should be the lead target-earner in McDaniel's revamped offense. In dynasty formats, McConkey could be a solid buy-low target entering 2026.
May 5, 2026 12:27 PM EST
Brenen Thompson, Brenen Thompson Compared to Tyreek Hill
Los Angeles Chargers rookie fourth-round wide receiver Brenen Thompson was compared to speedy former Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill by head coach Jim Harbaugh, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who coached Hill in Miami, was advocating that the Chargers take the former Mississippi State speedster in this year's draft. He stands at 5-foot-9 and 164 pounds and will be the lightest player on the Chargers' roster, but he'll also be their fastest player after running a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine -- the third-fastest time by a WR since 2003. Thompson had an SEC-leading 1,054 receiving yards in 2025, which set the single-season school record at Mississippi State. Hill was a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons with McDaniel, and he had a career-high 1,799 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023. Thompson has also been compared to former Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson. Thompson's speed is enticing, but he'll be competing for targets in L.A. in a crowded WR room that also includes Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, and Derius Davis. Most likely, the 22-year-old will operate in a part-time role in specific packages in 2026 in which the Chargers can utilize his game-changing speed.
May 5, 2026 7:38 AM EST
Justin Herbert, Justin Herbert's Dynasty Value Rising Following Offseason Overhaul in Los Angeles
Across 16 games in 2025, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 66.4% of his pass attempts for 3,727 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Herbert also had the most productive season of his career with his legs, racking up 498 yards and two touchdowns on 83 rushing attempts. Despite averaging a relatively modest 32 pass attempts per game, Herbert's uptick in rushing production allowed him to finish as the overall QB10 in fantasy. Heading into 2026, there's reason to believe that Herbert could be in line for an even better season. For one, Los Angeles replaced conservative play-caller Greg Roman with former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who could help unlock a new level of explosiveness for the Chargers offense. Additionally, Los Angeles overhauled the interior of its offensive line and will get back its star tackle duo of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, who combined to play just six games in 2025. All in all, Herbert's dynasty outlook is trending up as he heads into his age-28 season.
May 1, 2026 12:30 PM EST
Oronde Gadsden, Oronde Gadsden Looking to Expand on Rookie Season Flashes
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden had some historic moments as a rookie in 2025, and consistency will now be key to making him a reliable fantasy presence in year two and beyond. His 164 receiving yards in Week 7 were the most by a first-year tight end in 40 years, while he was only the third rookie tight end since 1970 to top 300 yards across a three-game span, joining Kyle Pitts Sr. and Brock Bowers. The Chargers' tendencies were streaky under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, with the team averaging 39.2 pass attempts through the first seven weeks but only 29.4 the rest of the way. Now under Mike McDaniel, Gadsden brings rare tools to a scheme that has seen Jonnu Smith and a 33-year-old Darren Waller churn out week-winning performances over the past two seasons. With bookend tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater also expected back, there will be less of a need to pull Gadsden from the field in favor of blocking tight ends like the newly acquired Charlie Kolar. With the Chargers bypassing the position entirely in a loaded 2026 NFL Draft, Gadsden's jumbo slot role looks to be secure heading into year two, and at RotoBaller's dynasty TE10, it's possible he's still being slept on despite already showing a ceiling that few players in the league are capable of reaching.
May 1, 2026 5:17 AM EST
