Joshua Kelley Fantasy

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Kelley was dealing with a foot injury this week, but he was expected to be able to play, so the inactive designation is a bit of a surprise. Additionally, Troymaine Pope (neck) is also inactive for the game while Justin Jackson is active after coming off Injured Reserve. Austin Ekeler will lead the backfield this week with Kalen Ballage behind him and Jackson could also see some work.

Dec. 13th • 3:20 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Joshua Kelley (foot), cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (foot) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (back) all missed practice on Wednesday. Kelley has fallen off the fantasy radar and can't be trusted in a starting spot. He didn't see any playing time in the Week 13 blowout loss to the Patriots. Kelley missed his chance to do something for fantasy managers when Austin Ekeler was on Injured Reserve. Ekeler is now back and the Bolts offense has been stuttering. Kalen Ballage was even more effective than Kelley when Ekeler was injured. The 23-year-old from UCLA had his highest rushing total of the season way back in Week 2 (64). You can dump him in 12-team leagues, but keep him stashed in dynasty/keeper formats.

Dec. 9th • 11:29 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running Joshua Kelley scored his first touchdown since Week 1 on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills. Kelley only saw 24% of the backfield snaps on Sunday, but did have seven carries for 35 yards. It was nice to see Kelley put together a solid performance, but he remains someone best suited on the waiver wire with Austin Ekeler picking up where he left off in his return from IR and backups Justin Jackson (knee) and Kalen Ballage (ankle) both ahead of Kelley when they are healthy. Kelley will look to stay in the rotation versus the New England Patriots in Week 13.

Nov. 29th • 4:48 PM