Chargers run game getting mean streak

Aug 15, 2016

Creating a tough-guy mentality on offense was one of the goals for Ken Whisenhunt when he rejoined the San Diego Chargers as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Whisenhunt sought a more physical attitude running the football after San Diego averaged a league-worst 3.5 yards per carry last season. It’s one of the reasons the Chargers signed center Matt Slauson in free agency, who has added toughness to the group up front.

Chargers head coach Mike McCoy made running the football a point of emphasis in his team’s first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

Mission accomplished, as the Chargers finished with 115 rushing yards on 26 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said all five starters on the O-line have been together for a good part of the offseason, which is a big help. Whisenhunt said he’s liked what he’s seen so far from Melvin Gordon. When Whisenhunt served as the offensive coordinator in 2013, Ryan Mathews had his best year as a pro, finishing with 1,255 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Whisenhunt believes that Gordon could have a similar season for the Chargers this year, according to the story. Obviously this is good news for potential Gordon owners who should be able to grab the back around the seventh round.

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.