Joshua Palmer Fantasy

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer finished with just one reception for 25 yards in a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans. Palmer injured his ankle at one point during the contest but was able to return to the field. His only target of the game came in the second quarter, so it's possible that he was hampered by the injury for much of the second half. Head coach Brandon Staley did tell reporters that Palmer is OK, so hopefully, he won't carry an injury designation into Week 5. Fantasy managers should also monitor the status of Keenan Allen (hamstring) throughout the week, as Palmer will become even more difficult to trust with the veteran back on the field.

Oct. 2nd • 4:57 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer has seen 17 targets in two games with Keenan Allen (hamstring) sidelined and could be primed for a prominent role once again in a Week 4 matchup with the Houston Texans. Allen is questionable to play this week, but Palmer should be involved regardless of Allen's availability as he and quarterback Justin Herbert (ribs) displayed chemistry during training camp. The Texans have been solid against opposing fantasy wide receivers so far this season but have faced three offenses that rank in the bottom half of the league in total passing yards. If Allen is forced to miss a third consecutive week, Palmer will be a high-end flex option in all formats but should be viewed as a fantasy WR4 if the Pro Bowl wideout returns.

Sep. 30th • 2:28 PM

ESPN's Lindsey Thiry believes that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer will remain a viable option when Keenan Allen (hamstring) returns from injury. Allen will return to being quarterback Justin Herbert's go-to target, but Herbert is expected to continue spreading the football around to include Palmer. The two established a strong rapport during training camp this summer. Palmer had his best game of the early season in the Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, racking up six catches on nine targets for 99 yards, and he scored in Week 2. The 24-year-old will be more of a WR4/flex in deeper leagues when Allen returns, but he's certainly worth stashing for his upside. Palmer is currently rostered in only 27 percent of Yahoo leagues.

Sep. 27th • 10:37 PM