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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 22, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 2.09 | 7 |
| 2 | Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 4.04 | 7 |
Omarion Hampton
Omarion Hampton's current ADP is 2.09, which is the 9th pick of the 2nd round, and 21st selection overall.
Ladd McConkey
Ladd McConkey's current ADP is 4.04, which is the 4th pick of the 4th round, and 40th 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
Charlie Kolar, Charlie Kolar Will be Placed on Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm) will be placed on Injured Reserve after he suffered a forearm injury on Sunday in the Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network's Taylor Bisciotti. The 27-year-old was spotted in the clubhouse wearing a sling on his left arm after Sunday's game, and he will now have to miss at least the next four games. Kolar drew some training camp buzz for his role in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's scheme before not being targeted in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The former fourth-round selection by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022 from Iowa State caught all three of his targets for 21 yards on Sunday against the Raiders before getting injured. With fellow TE David Njoku (leg) also going on IR this week, Oronde Gadsden will now have an excellent opportunity as L.A.'s primary pass-catching tight end, and he should be a popular waiver-wire addition going into the Chargers' Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills.
September 21, 2026 1:43 PM EST
David Njoku, David Njoku Headed to Injured Reserve With Fibula Injury
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that tight end David Njoku (leg) will go on Injured Reserve with a fibula injury that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to Taylor Bisciotti of the NFL Network. The 30-year-old veteran was carted off the field on Sunday with what was initially being described as a knee injury. Later on, tight end Charlie Kolar left with a forearm injury, and he, too, will head to IR, leaving Oronde Gadsden as the Chargers' clear No. 1 tight end going forward. Njoku was a waiver-wire option following his performance in the season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, in which he caught all five of his targets for 58 yards. He caught one of his three targets for nine yards on Sunday before suffering his injury. At the very least, Njoku will have to miss the next four games, but it is unclear yet if his fibula injury is more serious than that. Fantasy managers looking for depth at TE should definitely set their sights on Gadsden going into Week 3.
September 21, 2026 1:36 PM EST
Keaton Mitchell, Keaton Mitchell Still Waiting on a Bigger Role
Los Angeles Chargers running back Keaton Mitchell got a little more work Sunday, but not enough to change the bigger picture in the backfield. Mitchell carried five times for 24 yards and caught his only target for 15 yards in the loss to Las Vegas after seeing four carries in Week 1. Omarion Hampton, meanwhile, handled 23 carries and caught both of his targets, so there is still a wide gap between the starter and everyone else. Kimani Vidal has yet to record an offensive touch through two games, but the Chargers continue to list Mitchell and Vidal together behind Hampton on the depth chart. That makes Mitchell interesting without making him trustworthy yet. The speed is there, and six touches were at least a small step forward, but fantasy managers need more before putting him anywhere near a lineup. RotoBaller ranks Mitchell 25th among Week 3 waiver options and recommends him in 12-team PPR leagues. For now, he is a stash for managers who can afford to wait on the role.
September 21, 2026 12:02 PM EST
Charlie Kolar, Charlie Kolar Seen Wearing a Sling
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm) was wearing a sling on his left arm after he was injured in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Head coach Jim Harbaugh did not have any further updates on Kolar's status on Monday. Before getting hurt on Sunday, Kolar caught all three of his targets for 21 yards while playing 40 offensive snaps. Fellow tight end David Njoku also injured his knee in the same contest and was ruled out, leaving Oronde Gadsden as the Chargers' primary pass-catching TE. Gadsden caught both of his targets for just 18 yards, but he also found the end zone for the first time this season. With both Kolar and Njoku banged up heading into Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills on the road, Gadsden will be a speculative waiver-wire target for fantasy managers who are already looking for depth at the position. Kolar drew some buzz during training camp this summer, but through two games in 2026, he has taken a back seat to both Gadsden and Njoku.
September 21, 2026 9:06 AM EST
Oronde Gadsden, Oronde Gadsden Gains Waiver Appeal After Tight End Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden has become a much more interesting Week 3 waiver option after injuries thinned out the position Sunday. David Njoku was carted off with a knee injury and did not return, while Charlie Kolar later left with a forearm injury and was also unable to come back. Gadsden caught both of his targets for 18 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown from Justin Herbert. The volume was still modest, so this is not a must-add situation in every league yet. The opportunity could change quickly, though. Gadsden caught 49 passes for 664 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie last season, and he could move into a much larger role if Njoku or Kolar misses time. Through two games, he has caught all four of his targets for 50 yards and a score. Gadsden is a strong add in 12-team leagues, with his Week 3 value depending heavily on the injury updates ahead of him.
September 21, 2026 7:46 AM EST
