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Ryan Mathews returns to practice, questionable
Friday, November 16, 2012, 5:34pm

The San Diego Union-Tribune - [Full Article]

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews practiced in a limited role Friday, his first on-field activity of any kind this week after sitting out with a neck injury.

The third-year pro hasn't played when he didn't practice during the week, so his participation in individual and team drills offers a glimmer of hope that he could be active Sunday against Denver.

Mathews was listed as questionable on the team's official injury report, which was released after Friday's practice.

Fantasy Impact:

The newspaper's use of the phrase "glimmer of hope" doesn't sound very encouraging. If he can't play, Jackie Battle and Ronnie Brown would form a RBBC in a bad matchup with the Broncos. The Chargers play in the second round of games on Sunday so owners may want to have a Plan B ready to go.

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Ryan Mathews misses practice with neck injury
Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 10:43pm

Michael Gehlken, Twitter - [Full Article]

Chargers RB Ryan Mathews missed today's practice with a neck injury. Neck was "pretty stiff" after shot from Quincy Black, Norv Turner said.

Fantasy Impact:

Mathews finished the game, so he should be fine for Week 11, but if for some reason he can't play, look for Jackie Battle and Ronnie Brown to split the work out of the Charger backfield.

Monday, November 12, 2012, 4:26pm

Mike Gehlken on Twitter - [Full Article]

Chargers WR snap counts vs. TB of a possible 66 plays: Danario Alexander (59), Malcom Floyd (58), Eddie Royal (24), Robert Meachem (8).

Fantasy Impact:

It seems like Meachem has been passed as the WR2 by Alexander as the Bolts were desperately looking for a second option to go with Floyd. Alexander is definitely worth a pickup, especially in deeper leagues.

Premium News Item:  Eddie Royal, Robert Meachem, Danario Alexander
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Vincent Brown "not sure" he'll return this month
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 1:37pm

The San Diego Union-Tribune - [Full Article]

Chargers WR Vincent Brown said he's "definitely" targeting a return to practice this month but added he's "not sure."

"We'll see," Brown said. "There's no set date. Just trying to get back as fast as I can. Take it day by day. That's all I can do."

Fantasy Impact:

It doesn't sound likely that Brown will be playing anytime soon, and with Danario Alexander primed to take over a bigger role in the Chargers offense, the team may elect not to rush Brown back. Brown can be cut in most formats if there is a decent option on the waiver wire.

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Robert Meachem & Eddie Royal OUT for Chargers
Thursday, November 1, 2012, 7:16pm

Chargers Inactives
Chris Carr DB
Larry English LB
Ladarius Green TE
Robert Meachem WR
Jonas Mouton LB
Eddie Royal WR
Brandon Taylor S

Fantasy Impact:

With Meachem & Royal both out, Danario Alexander gets the start & Seyi Ajirotutu could see increased playing time after #1 WR Malcom Floyd. Neither Alexander or Ajirotutu are top 50 options. Expect Antonio Gates to get some extra looks. Avoid starting Phil Rivers if possible.

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Injury report for TNF - Chiefs @ Chargers
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 7:41pm

Kansas City Chiefs

OUT
RB Nate Eachus (head), QB Brady Quinn (head)

QUESTIONABLE
WR Terrance Copper (calf), DE Glenn Dorsey (calf), TE Steve Maneri (ankle), CB Stanford Routt (hamstring)

PROBABLE
WR Devon Wylie (hamstring)

 

San Diego Chargers

DOUBTFUL
WR Eddie Royal (hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE
CB Chris Carr (quad), WR Robert Meachem (WR)

PROBABLE
T Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip), LB Takeo Spikes (elbow)

Fantasy Impact:

Other than perhaps Robert Meachem, there's no real news here. Meachem isn't much of a fantasy option at this point, and there's no good way to capitalize with Eddie Royal and Vincent Brown out as well.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 8:41pm

Michael Gehlken, Twitter - [Full Article]

Robert Meachem (hamstring) a limited participant in practice. Norv Turner called him "a little sore." Will see where he is Wednesday. Eddie Royal also missed practice with a hamstring.