2024 Los Angeles Chargers Team Outlook
WR Quentin Johnston, LAC - Bust (overvalued)
No way around it, Quentin Johnston was awful in his rookie season. Johnston's 38/431/2 line on 470 routes was one of the worst showings ever for a first-round rookie. He ranked 123rd in win rate versus man coverage and 105th in EPA. Those are scary figures. Additionally, Johnston was not drafted by the current regime, so he may have a much shorter leash than other struggling youngsters. However, he appears to be locked into a starting role, albeit one that looks like it will be among the bottom 10 in pass attempts. ADVICE: The first look at Johnston paints an ugly picture. He'll have chances to rebound but he should be viewed as little more than a fantasy reserve
WR Derius Davis, LAC - Not Draft Worthy
Maybe the No. 4 or No. 5 wideout on a low-volume pass attack. Nothing to see here, folks.
TE Will Dissly, LAC - Bye Week Fill-in
Signed from Seattle, Dissly has been a consistent, if unspectacular performer. We're expecting the Chargers to be among the most run-heavy teams in the NFL, with lots of play-action and 12 sets. Dissly should see plenty of snaps but is unlikely to see a consistent enough target share to warrant much fantasy consideration.
TE Hayden Hurst, --- - Bye Week Fill-in
ADVICE: The Chargers will likely employ a committee approach to the tight end position. Hurst has the best shot at running the most routes and leading the group in targets, giving him fledgling fantasy value.
PK Cameron Dicker, LAC - Solid/Safe Pick
Dicker was quite accurate, making 31 of his 33 field goal attempts and all 35 of his extra points. He should have secured what was a volatile kicking job with the Chargers. LA won't have the kind of offense we've seen recently, but that could easily lead to more conservative field goal attempts. View Dicker as a quality fantasy option who will go undrafted in a lot of leagues.
Los Angeles - Not Draft Worthy
Los Angeles dropped to 28th in defense but we're expecting them to be a lot better with Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter running the show. Last season, the Chargers were 30th against the pass. The secondary is still a work in progess but was fortified by a pair of mid-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. With better coaching, this group can approach being an average NFL stop unit, but they're better left on the waiver wire.
