2026 Team Outlook: Los Angeles Chargers

4. PK Cameron Dicker, LAC - Stud (low risk)

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.

Fantasy Outlook: This draft season, Dicker is the fifth-best option in NFFC, which makes him a slight value. He scored double-digit fantasy points in nine games in 2025.

11. RB Omarion Hampton, LAC - Solid/Safe Pick

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 63 0.172 386 0.10 6.13 74 3 67 0.164 515 0.12 7.69 94 1 Los Angeles Chargers

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. Fantasy Outlook: Hampton's shine and ceiling are still supported by his 2026 running back ranking (7th) in the National Fantasy Football Championship. His ADP (13) fits his potential if his opening quarter stats translate over a full season. The Chargers should give Hampton as much as he can handle in 2026, leading to 1,500 combined yards with a dozen scores and 50+ catches.

13. QB Justin Herbert, LAC - Solid/Safe Pick

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. Fantasy Outlook: Los Angeles has receiving talent at wide receiver and tight end, but their success starts with better pass protection. The Chargers added four players in this year's draft. LA also signed C Tyler Biadasz to a three-year deal for $30 million. 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.

15. WR Ladd McConkey, LAC - Solid/Safe Pick

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 Year WRC SPT WYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 234 0.638 2686 0.68 11.48 371 19 2024 206 0.613 2793 0.72 13.56 323 19 2023 250 0.611 2924 0.68 11.70 384 14 Los Angeles Chargers

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. Fantasy Outlook: His final body of worked ranked 30th at wide receiver in PPR fantasy points (180.90). The Chargers had McConkey on the field for 74.1% of their snaps while rotating in three other wideouts. In the early draft season in the NFFC, he ranks 19th at wide receiver with an ADP of 35. To reach par at that level, McConkey needs to score about 200.00 fantasy points, requiring 80 catches for 950 yards and five

scores. I’ll take the over, making him a winning value at his current price point.

20. TE Oronde Gadsden, LAC - Quality Backup

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), Year TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 69 0.188 881 0.22 12.77 99 3 2024 83 0.247 810 0.21 9.76 108 2 2023 91 0.222 863 0.20 9.48 135 9 Los Angeles Chargers

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. Fantasy Outlook: With added strength and developing in his route running, Gadsden should be even better in 2026. He comes off the board as the 16th tight end in the early draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship (ADP – 136). Trending toward 70 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns, but the presence of David Njoku should keep his ADP in check over the summer.

37. TE David Njoku, LAC - Gamble (high risk)

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. Fantasy Outlook: Njoku brings experience to the Chargers' tight end depth chart, giving Los Angeles the ability to use two tight end sets at times. He could be a thorn in Orlonde Gadsden's ceiling, while also stealing some wide receiver targets. His ADP (229) in mid-June puts him in the free agent pool in most 12-team redraft formats.