Fantasy Upside
Eddie Royal was reunited in 2013 with Mike McCoy, his former offensive coordinator in Denver. McCoy's arrival as head coach and his familiarity with Royal might have been what allowed the veteran wideout to contribute in games on a weekly basis despite missing considerable practice time with a chronic toe injury. In fact, Royal had a career-high eight touchdowns last season. He joined the Chargers as a free agent in 2012, ready to contribute as a slot receiver while handling the team's punt return responsibilities. But a series of setbacks hampered the beginning of his career in San Diego. He ended up missing five games in 2012.
Fantasy Downside
Health is obviously Royal's biggest battle -- although last year's toe injury only cost him one game.
Bottom Line
Keenan Allen's emergence as a leading weapon aside, Vincent Brown has been a disappointment and Malcom Floyd is returning from a serious neck injury; Royal's presence could be important again.